3 Pillars for Success from Former Disney CEO Bob Iger

Question 1

At the helm of a company

Answer 1

phrase
To be in charge of a company
* He has been at the helm of Amazon since its inception
* Elon Musk is at the helm of Tesla and Space X.

Question 2

Resolute

Answer 2

adjective
Strong / determined
* She has created a resolute plan of action.
* Moving forward we need a resolute leader.

Question 3

Revitalize

Answer 3

verb
To give new life / energy to something
* This will certainly revitalize the Japanese economy.
* He was able to revitalize his fledgling business.

Question 4

Overarching goal

Answer 4

adjective - noun
A bigger goal (with smaller sub goals in support)
* Our overarching goal is global domination.
* Their overarching goal is to eliminate poverty.

Question 5

Concise & compelling

Answer 5

adjective
Short & attractive
* His plan for future growth is concise and compelling.
* We need a concise and compelling goal to entice investors.

Question 6

Do something like crazy

Answer 6

idiom
To do a lot of something or do it very quickly
* He was working like crazy all weekend long.
* She cleaned up like crazy this morning.

Question 7

Tenets

Answer 7

noun
Principles / beliefs
* Many believe he is destroying the tenets of a democratic society.
* She is trying to promote the tenets of feminism.

Question 8

Acquisition

Answer 8

noun
The process of getting something / hiring someone
* Programmed was a major acquisition for Persol Holdings.
* The acquisition of new IT engineers was difficult.

Question 9

Lofty

Answer 9

adjective
Of a high standard
* He has some lofty plans for the company.
* They had some lofty objectives.

Question 10

Branded content

Answer 10

noun
Media created by a brand to promote its values or message
* Branded content blurs the line between advertising and entertainment.
* They launched a podcast as branded content to connect with younger audiences.

Question 11

Compelling

Answer 11

adjective
Attracting strong interest or attention
* The film’s compelling story kept viewers glued to the screen.
* She gave a compelling argument for changing the policy.

Question 12

Execute

Answer 12

verb
To carry out or put into effect a plan, task, or action
* The team worked hard to execute the project on time.
* It’s important to have a clear strategy and the skills to execute it.

Question 13

Ruthless

Answer 13

adjective
Showing intense, single-minded focus without distraction
* To achieve her goals, she had to be ruthless about managing her time.
* He was ruthless in his pursuit of success, never letting anything get in his way.

Question 14

Bold

Answer 14

adjective
Showing courage or confidence
* Her bold decision to start a new business paid off.
* It was a bold move to challenge the company’s established rules.

Question 15

Sprint

Answer 15

noun
A short, focused period of work to achieve a specific goal quickly
* The team completed the new feature in a two-week sprint.
* We’re planning a sprint next month to finish the redesign.

Question 16

Ego

Answer 16

noun
Someone’s sense of self-importance
* She handled the criticism well, without letting ego get in the way.
* A good manager puts the team’s success above personal ego.

Question 17

Predominantly

Answer 17

adverb
Mainly
* The team is predominantly made up of engineers.
* The audience was predominantly young professionals.

Question 18

Legacy

Answer 18

noun
The lasting impact or achievements someone leaves behind
* Her legacy includes groundbreaking work in education.
* The company’s culture is part of the founder’s legacy.