Disney Quote by Ed Catmull
““if not anyone else—that what we’d created at Pixar could work outside of Pixar. Both the run-up to the acquisition and its execution provided the ultimate case study, and as such, it was enormously exciting to be a part of. First, I’ll talk about how the merger came to pass in the first place, because I believe we did several things in the very early stages that put our partnership on a strong footing. “GET TO KNOW Bob Iger,” Steve had said. So a few weeks later, I did.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Disney-Pixar Merger Insights, 2012
The quote describes how early personal rapport and mutual understanding laid groundwork for a successful corporate merger, emphasizing relationship building before business execution.
In simple terms: Building trust early makes big deals work.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal connections before negotiations.
Themes
business strategy
relationships
mergers
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- company acquisition
- team integration
- leadership meetings
Key Concepts
Corporate culture
strategic alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- How did trust influence the merger outcome?
- What risks arise if relationships are superficial?
A Different Perspective
Personal rapport alone cannot guarantee long‑term success.
