Posts Tagged ‘Disney Leadership’
Finding Your Expertise
“Disney leaders have an unmatched ability to balance big-picture vision with meticulous attention to the smallest details.” Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with leaders from countless industries. Time and time again the Disney leaders stand apart. They often don’t realize how special their approach is because it’s their norm. Their high…
Read MoreRemembering Ron Logan
“When you’re creating something new, nobody can tell you how to do it because it hasn’t been done yet.” Several years ago, Lee Cockerell surprised me when he said Ron Logan wanted to meet me. Ron, a Disney Legend who led global live entertainment for Disney, had seen my work with Lee and wanted help…
Read MoreTurning Corporate Experience Into a Speaking Business
“Don’t discount what feels obvious to you—what’s obvious to you is magic to someone else.” Can your corporate career become the launchpad for something bigger? If you’ve spent years in the trenches of corporate leadership, you’re sitting on more value than you think. My longtime friend and Disney alum Dennis Snow is a perfect example.…
Read MoreRecapping the Creating Magic Mastermind
“You absolutely have to understand why we’re all here, who we’re serving, what’s the important role that we’re serving in someone else’s life, and then how we’re connecting, communicating with each other.” Fresh off his second mastermind experience with us, David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, shares why he returned and how these events…
Read MoreCreating a Culture Through Collaborative Conversations
“Have other people around you that have different points of view, or related points of view with different perspectives. I think that benefits a lot of people.” Isn’t it funny how those unplanned hallway conversations drive creativity and collaboration? These unscripted moments can shape cultures and drive creativity. Bob Weis, retired president of Walt Disney…
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