Podcast
Do Your Best
“Do your best and forgive yourself. I don’t know if there is any better advice than that.” It is always fun having the table turned, giving guests the chance to ask me three questions. Michael Lyons kicked off his three with a question many have wondered: “How do you stay so positive and upbeat?” The…
Read MoreDrawn to Greatness
“Treat writing a book like a road trip. Have a starting point and destination, but be ready for detours. Who knows? Your side journey might just be the chapter you need. Michael Lyons is a 20-year veteran cast member of Walt Disney World and now a freelance author. His first book, “Drawn to Greatness,” captures…
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of Narrating an Audiobook
“It is a very helpful thing to have a singular person in mind that you are reading to. In the same way that your copy will be more resonant when you write it for that.” Lauren Gaggioli returns to the show for a conversation about our recent collaboration on an audiobook project. She and I…
Read MoreHelp Others Find Sunset Moments
“When you design for the human experience, people feel it, and it becomes meaningful for them.” If you’ve ever felt the magic of a sunset or found inspiration in unexpected places, this episode will really resonate with you. Chris Trout returns and the tables are turned. During this conversation he gets to ask me three…
Read MoreDesign For The Human Experience
“You’re either going to invest in your people to grow your people or you’re going to pay later.” In 2018 Disney launched groundbreaking educational program, Disney Aspire. One of the individuals that spearheaded the project is Chris Trout, founder of Donlon Insights and former vice president of learning and development at Disney. He joins for a…
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