The email came in while driving from Spring Grove to Allentown

Spring Grove, PA fire department
Small town entertainment: bingo and meatloaf in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania.

 

The gift of an ordinary day is a leader’s greatest asset.

Time.

And then spending that magnificent asset in a balanced, powerful, and fun way.

Yesterday while in Allentown, Pennsylvania, i was able to respond to a Speakers Bureau executive with answers to important questions for him and his client.

Yes, we are on vacation. Yes, we had just arrived for a few days to stay and visit.

In the explanation to my Mother-In-Law, my wife asked me to share with her how my business model works.

Surreal to hear it come out of my mouth.

Additionally, earlier yesterday morning, we gifted a 77-year old with a MacBook Air. A hand-me-down, but new to her. It compliments her iPhone 6. With iCloud, her world become more exciting, confident, and safe.

Leadership happens all day, everyday.

And there are no boundaries for doing work that matters.

 

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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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Personal leadership involves doing things that are invisible to most

Salvation Army pickup truck
Snapped this photo from our riding lawn mower yesterday morning.

 

Salvation Army pickup truck
Donated our dining room table and six chairs.

 

Personal leadership involves doing things that are invisible to most. In the corporate world, donating money, volunteering time, hosting fundraisers, and a list of other common ways to give back, are all marketed very carefully to the public.

Why?

Because it’s a great public relations strategy.

To do it invisibly would be considered a missed opportunity.

Oh well.

Note: The readership here, in the big picture, is so small, it’s the equivalent to it never happening.

 

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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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