It’s a 2-minute summary of his speech’s key soundbites.
Paraphrasing a line from Steve’s speech, “The 1980’s are a first date between humans and computers.”
The takeaway for me is to challenge my own ability to zero in on, and create simple, unexpected, thought-provoking metaphors.
Why?
Because simple, key, repeatable messages have transformed my ability to lead myself.
And as a self-reminder, i am the CEO of Jeff, Inc.
Chances are you can easily see this application to your own life.
Every CEO is ultimately accountable for all their failures, all their successes.
As CEO of You, Inc — it’s all on you.
At work, as an artist, what heights are possible with your contributions to society?
If you are satisfied with your personal and professional leadership, congrats. Rock on and grow more leaders like yourself. If you’re not satisfied (especially because you’re a high-achiever), watch this 2-min video…
Afterwards, have fun, .think .differently and lean into discomfort.
Bonus: The full 55-minute version of Steve’s 1983 speech is here.
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Life is tough. Everyone is feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders. It’s the common thread for all humans.
Sent this last night, responding to request for advice…
“Thanks for your note and i do know your Grandfather and recall Cheryl going to lunch with you and your brother.
Judson, the greatest resource you have for the goals you describe is right under your nose. It’s your Disney leadership team. The one you had on your College Program and the one you have currently.
So here’s my best advice: Create great relationships with your leaders, their bosses (if possible, and it’s always possible), your peers, your Guests, vendors, everyone. Disney is famous for friendly, helpful, optimistic people. If that’s hard to do at the level you are at, it will be impossible to advance.
Every ring on the “leadership ladder” carries with it additional responsibilities that can bury people who aren’t equipped. So if this feels like hard work now, leadership might not be the right direction.
I’m assuming you were a standout at Cosmic Rays. Leverage those connections.
I retired almost two years ago and Cheryl’s position is in an exceptionally busy time right now.
Happy to answer any and all questions you have at any time.
Think of a mentor like a personal trainer. i can give advice from the expertise that comes from experience, yet i cannot do the exercises (the relationship building) for the trainee.
What books have you read about Disney? Send that list and i’ll recommend what’s missing and validate the great ones.
And if we aren’t connected on LinkedIn, please send an invitation.
Finally, expect an answer to any question within 24 hrs, usually same day, and often within hours. Future replies are not likely to be this long. 🙂
Be amazed and be amazing Judson. Our world needs more of that.
(PS, i didn’t proof this, sorry for grammar/typos)”
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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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Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone in 2007 and told the audience…
We wanted to make a leapfrog product that is way smarter than any mobile device has ever been and super easy to use.
The biggest problem with smartphones was the user interface; the keyboard. It cannot change from application to application and if you come up with a new button you can’t add it because the phone has already been shipped.
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How certain can anyone be? Fair, midland, completely? Life is full of uncertainty. Chock full. So what’s the right formula? Truth be told, there is no certainty, except that one day, we will die. I made a 10-year plan just before turning 50:
5 more years at Disney
5 years to raise money for a Crohn’s disease cure
Insight: We live life by design or by default. A 10-year plan? What if we did?
