“I was lucky: by being patient, opportunities arose,” he said. “You can make some pretty bad career decisions out of impatience.”
About 1.3 million, or 9.5%, of workers changed jobs during the year to February, according to ABS figures, which was about 30% higher than the year previous.
Professionals led the charge, with 22% making a move.
Iger, who led Disney’s push for streaming services, also shared tips he gave his 23-year-old son when he complained about his workload in his first job outside of college.
“I told him that nothing will exceed your ability to have a good work ethic and not just introduce yourself, but really get the job done and not complain about it. When I think about what served me best, it’s clear that Yes.
“There are often times when you work with people who have the same skills, but you can overcome them to your advantage.
“Bend over at work: I know this seems weird in today’s environment, with people deciding not to work, basically because COVID made them a little too comfortable at home.”
After Disney, Iger has taken on an advisory and investment role in emerging companies, including the purchase of a stake in Australian software design company Canva.
He said he was looking for courage and a clear vision in the founders in which he invested, adding that he was “impressed beyond words” by what Canva has built.
“They basically make everyone a designer using their technology in an extremely comfortable and easy to use way. The creativity I’ve seen as a result of that and the impact these people can have is huge,” he said. .
Reflecting on his friendship with the late Steve Jobs, Iger praised Apple’s founder’s “relentless pursuit of perfection.”
“What he taught me was as impossible as it seems to come to perfection. You never stop trying, and how important that was as a leader to urge other people to do it and not have any guilt.” , said Iger.