Pixar head John Lasseter takes leave from Disney, citing 'missteps'

Shortly after Lasseters memo went public,The Hollywood Reporter, publishedallegations of misconductagainst the Pixar co-founder.

We appreciate Johns candor and sincere apology and fully support his sabbatical.

This kind of creative culture takes constant vigilance to maintain.

Ive recently had a number of difficult conversations that have been very painful for me.

Its never easy to face your missteps, but its the only way to learn from them.

Its been brought to my attention that I have made some of you feel disrespected or uncomfortable.

That was never my intent.

Collectively, you mean the world to me, and I deeply apologize if I have let you down.

I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and look forward to working together again in the new year.