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“If you’re not getting exposed to those new thoughts or new ideas, then you’re not effectively advancing the way you’re serving.” For years, people kept telling me how incredible the show The Sopranos was. I finally sat down to watch it, but I made a massive mistake. I accidentally started on the first episode of…
“A dream becomes more than an idea when you refuse to give up on it.” One of the things I enjoy most about conversations with Bob Weis is the way he helps you see familiar stories differently. Bob is the former president of Walt Disney Imagineering and the author of Dream Chasing. After spending decades…
“Trade your expectations for appreciation.” Every year I keep five note cards on my desk. Each one holds a quote I want to see regularly, not because I need motivation but because I need reminders. At the start of each year, Jeff Noel joins me to talk through them. We look at what stayed, what…
“Pain is often a stronger motivator than pleasure, especially when it comes to taking action.” One of my favorite parts of hosting events is watching what happens after people leave. During the event there seem to be endless ideas and a lot of excitement. Then they go home and they seem to struggle. It’s certainly…
Patrick Warburton tells the classic Christmas story REINDEER ON RADAR A High Flying Adventure Based on The Red Raider by Frank Kingston Smith, first published by FLYING magazine. Produced by: Bob Weis and Diane Fredel Weis. Music: Alex Clements. Sound Design: Dave Wallace. Below, you can hear Bob Weis and Jody Maberry share the story…
“If you want a story to live on, you have to do more than remember it. You have to share it.” I think more about my childhood at Christmas than any other time of year. I remember family traditions. Old stories. People who aren’t around anymore, but still feel close. Recently, I took my family…
“Forget about yourself and make everyone around you better.” One of the things I appreciate most about hosting events is how often I’m the one who walks away changed. At the most recent Creating Magic Mastermind, I had the chance to sit in a room full of remarkable people, including my friend Vincent Pugliese.…
“Legacy isn’t built on titles. It’s built on how you show up every day.” Curiosity and humility matter more than fancy titles. That was the overall takeaway after Matthew Miller and I had dinner with a couple of legends who’ve shaped themed entertainment. The table was full of people that are well versed sharing lessons…
“The audience may never notice the work behind the curtain, but they feel it.” When you’ve been around Disney people long enough, you realize their secret to the magic is meticulousness. I saw it firsthand at a recent event for Disney College Program students where Bob Weiss and Djuan Rivers shared their stories. I had…
“Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from our successes. They come from the parts of our story we still feel.” Every now and then, I meet people who remind me that imagination is a muscle that creative people never stop using. It’s not just for kids. Someone that excels at that is returning guest, Bob…