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Bob Iger just announced he's stepping down from Disney again, and it's not about succession planning. Emma Reid dug into the numbers and found something way more interesting: CEO "resignations" are at a 20-year high, and most aren't actually resigning at all. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why 47% more CEOs left their jobs in 2023 than 2022 (hint: it's not burnout) • The real financial incentives behind these "strategic departures" • How golden parachute clauses actually work and why they're getting bigger 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners who want to understand what's really happening behind corporate headlines and anyone who's ever wondered why executives seem to fail upward. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Emma introduces the Iger announcement that caught everyone off guard [02:15] The CEO exodus nobody's talking about - real numbers [04:45] Golden parachutes explained: why "stepping down" pays better than staying [07:30] Disney's stock performance vs. Iger's compensation over 15 years [09:00] What this means for regular investors and employees [11:15] Red flags to watch for in your own company 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow The Invisible Hand on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: CEO compensation, corporate governance, Disney stock, executive departures, golden parachutes

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