This is not a blog about Disney.
This is a blog about our work life, and i just happen to have spent 30 years of mine at Disney.
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This is not a blog about Disney
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What does your passion for running have to do with business?
What does your passion for running have to do with business?
Everything. But i’m not going to dive into it today.
Ok, i will. But only because it makes perfect sense.
Sixteen years ago i made a radical departure from an inactive lifestyle . i began running 100 meters a day. And from that small commitment, success grew.
It continues to grow.
Insignificant, right?
At some point Disney decided to always keep their bathrooms spotless. This was a radical departure from the norm (in Amusement Parks).
One small, intentional change, changed everything.
Guests don’t write to Disney with awe and wonder about the $100-million rides. They write to us about the remarkably clean bathrooms.
The Disney Imagineers (who design and build $100-million attractions) get trumped by the Disney janitors (Custodial Hosts and Hostesses).
Talk about unfair.
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Intentional leadership compared to running a single race
Much of leadership’s efforts are behind the scenes and unnoticed by the rank and file.
It’s our job as leaders to manage this and strike a fair and equitable balance between sounding boastful and intentionally managing our reputation.
Logged eight miles in the effort to run only a half-mile.
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Halloween has a second significant meaning
If we don’t make a fuss over these milestones and anniversaries, no one will.
Disney taught me to make a fuss over the details that most rarely fuss over.
Why?
Because over managing the details that others under manage or ignore is the secret sauce for world class results.
One year ago today, i turned in my full-time Disney Cast Member id and received a brand new Disney Cast Member Retiree id.
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An example of Disney’s world famous intentionality
Tomorrow (as this goes live) is the one year anniversary of my last day at Disney.
Today (as this is written, July 30) is the drive to Jacksonville, Florida to compete in the 2015 Masters Track & Field National Championships.
Personal leadership is no different than organizational leadership.
This video link is for posterity. It addresses the notion that the root of organizational change is personal change.
Want a healthier world? Get healthy.
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