In the following video, Motley Fool analyst James Early takes a question from a Fool reader, who asks: "Walt Disney was the face of Disney (DIS 0.10%) for years ... Disney has had many new successful "faces." A great company remains great when its mission is to create great products that change the world. Am I wrong?"
Ask a Fool: What Happens After Great Leaders Leave?
By James Early – May 16, 2013 at 9:00PM
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When a legendary CEO leaves a company, can great companies remain great?