Category: So What?

Putting yourself in the path of progress increases your value

Florida Hospital Winter Garden
Yesterday after Saturday morning brunch at Cracker Barrel, six miles from home.

 

Florida Hospital Winter Garden
Florida Hospital Winter Garden under construction.

 

Putting yourself in the path of progress increases your value when it comes to real estate.

It’s the same with leadership and vision.

Envisioning the future and taking calculated risks to prepare for the opportunity to be in a great position requires something special.

Patience, determination, and preparation.

The long way eventually becomes the short cut.

Here’s to hoping you have a clear concise, and compelling personal vision for 2016.

My vision has always revolved around working in Central Florida. Having lots of frequent flier status (like in the past) is not something i’m interested in. In 2015, had only one engagement outside of Florida.

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Walt Disney World College Program Alumni answers

Disney Customer Service Keynote Speaker
2012, Photo courtesy of University of Iowa

 

My email response in it’s entirety to the Walt Disney World Alumni Association questionnaire/profile request yesterday. It was fun to write and reminisce.

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Answers to the questions contained in your previous email. Thanks again…

Name? jeff noel

School? West Chester University

College program dates and role? Spring 1982, Jungle Cruise skipper

Where do you live and what do you do now? Have lived behind Magic Kingdom for 25 years and travel for work

Career success? Recently retired (early at 55) after 30 incredible years at WDW: 15 in Park/Resort Ops and 15 as a speaker at Disney Institute. Honored to receive both Partners In Excellence and the Walt Disney Legacy Award. Have my own speaking and business advising company now.

Fun fact? Have spoken to over one-million people globally through Disney Institute.

Gained during program? The realization that there was no place else in the world that i’d rather work and be a part of. The dedication to excellence and the Guest experience was the most amazing thing i’d ever experienced.

Tip for future Walt Disney World College Program Cast Members? You’ll get out of it what you put into it. Focus on building strong relationships.

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Hoping their meeting went well

First game of 500 Rummy
His very first game of 500 Rummy.

 

500 Rummy score sheet
It looked early on that i would crush him. He eventually won.

 

Hoping their meeting with the Board went well.

If it did, this is great news.

If it didn’t, well, this is also great news.

Why would both be great?

Because either way, we know where the Board stands.

Without knowing, next steps cannot be focused.

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Meg Crofton, President, Walt Disney Attractions, retires

Icon Walt Disney World symbol
Meg, and every Cast Member, knows exactly what this is, instantaneously.

 

Meg Crofton retired yesterday, June 1, 2015.

Looking forward to sitting down with her and catching up.

Can you imagine the pressure and time commitment required to be the President of Walt Disney Attractions?

Can’t wait to see what she has planned in retirement.

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