Category: Disney Employee Culture book

This is true even though it was never the goal

Daring greatly
Randomly stumbled upon this photo (just now) from a 2011 Tampa conference where i delivered a Disney Keynote speech for Healthcare Executives.

 

If you only do what others have already done, you will only feel what others have already felt. If you do something no one has ever done, then you will have a satisfaction that no one has ever felt. -Author unknown

Writing this morning’s posts from my 93-year old Mother-In-Law’s Senior Living apartment, i randomly found the blurred photo above. As i struggled to read it i smiled, because i was trying to figure out what had captured my attention five years ago…

Turns out the message was profoundly foretelling.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our physical health. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s spiritual health website, click here.

 

The power of a clear, concise, and compelling vision

Disney Customer Service Conference Speakers
University of Iowa Healthcare Customer Service session. My colleague (on stage) and i team taught roughly 40 four-hour sessions over the course of four years.

 

The power of a clear, concise, and compelling vision eludes most because we default to avoiding simple ideas.

We believe simple can’t work because if it did, everyone would be doing it.

Right?

The simple difference between a vision statement and a vision makes all the difference.

In your next big meeting ask one simple question and listen carefully for the response,  “What is our vision statement?”

(Crickets)

What should happen instantaneously is a simultaneous reciting of a clear, concise, and compelling statement that rolls off the tongues of everyone in the room, even the newest person.

PS. Disney’s vibrant employee culture is a direct result of great leadership.

And any department, office, division, or team that is struggling at Disney (or any company) is struggling because of the absence of great leadership.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our physical health. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s spiritual health website, click here.

 

Great Disney leaders are inspirational

Colorado State University classroom
To teach is to learn twice. i taught full time the second 15 years at Disney Institute.

 

Great Disney leaders are inspirational.

i know about this.

Intimately.

i worked, served, learned, and grew up there – 30 years worth.

Think about what lights your fire.

It sure as heck isn’t something that’s luke warm.

It has to be something powerful.

It’s something bigger than yourself.

It’s something impossible.

Something noble.

It’s something you are compelled to defend because it means that much to you to see it grow and prosper.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our physical health. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s spiritual health website, click here.

 

What i wouldn’t give to have some insider tips

DCL Disney character party
Some “people” never age.

 

We had 19 Family members from my wife’s side join us at the Senior Living Facility for Easter lunch.

The oldest, my Mother-In-Law at 93 and the youngest at three months old.

Plus everything in between (5, 15, 17, 20’s, 50-70’s).

We had some good laughs.

We all had some private thoughts.

And the whole time, i reflected on how important a balanced approach to life seems to be. Is it the best way to age?

Obviously, i could be insanely off course because no one is advising me and i have zero experience being a 60, 70, 80, or 90-year old.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our physical health. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s spiritual health website, click here.

 

Disney creativity in action

Quote on big goals
In the line waiting for the Willis Tower elevator. The author’s name cut off as a snapped the photo.

 

The thought of not running this week is feeling pretty scary.

If we were in Orlando, i could cycle, but arriving in Allentown yesterday, not only will i not be running but i will not be cycling either.

Disney creativity in action: Just take a week off. Rational: it’s been years since i took a break. A break will be healthy.

Will i be taking a break from blogging or will i find a creative way to blog and simultaneously write Disney books?

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our physical health. To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s spiritual health website, click here.