https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/21/john-lasseter-takes-leave-of-absence-from-pixar-hollywood-reporter.html >John Lasseter said he is taking a leave of absence from Pixar after several "painful" conversations and "missteps," according to a memo he wrote to his staff. >The executive, who is currently Pixar's and Walt Disney Animation Studios' chief creative officer, said on Tuesday after several talks, he realized he made several employees "feel disrespected or uncomfortable." Lasseter will take a six-month sabbatical, and said he hopes he can use it to "start taking better care of myself, to recharge and be inspired, and ultimately return with the insight and perspective I need to be the leader you deserve."