This is just the first small step of many small steps.
Small steps add up. But not if the first step isn’t taken. Duh, right?
How to write a Disney Leadership book, step one.
Decide to write the book, then brainstorm ideas with a simple storyboard.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Before the Team Disney building opened, the Sun Trust Building was Walt Disney World HQ.
Walt Disney World Casting Center.
Team Disney Building at Walt Disney World.
Main entrance to Team Disney.
Clever, eh?
Yes indeed.
Beautiful morning.
The Interstate is so close.
Backside.
The path less traveled.
A 10-miler through Walt Disney World never gets old.
Using 10-miler and my name in the same sentence would have been impossible one year ago.
Makes us wonder what else we’ve been lying to ourselves about.
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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.
