Jungle Jeff – Page 6 – Disney Brand Loyalty Keynote Speaker

Cheesy MBAs

If you read this blog’s comments, you’ll know that we have recently come to the finish line with our MBA discussion.

An MBA by itself is worthless.

The effort to successfully receive it, priceless.

But overwhelmingly, it’s the unrealistic expectations people have about what an MBA delivers that are dangerous.

Mike Reardon and Bob Stewart shared another insight in their comments – the degree doesn’t catapult your career, but it does serve as an indicator for a person’s determination and drive.

And there is no denying that an MBA is a life-changing challenge and major accomplishment.

Now, just wanted to go on the record: Blogging is overrated.

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The Workday Begins the Night Before

Living in Central Florida, surrounded by Palm Trees and Sunshine is well, glorious. (That’s just wrong to write something like that in the middle of Winter, isn’t it?)

Alright, let’s try this – living next to Walt Disney World, with all it’s Theme parks, luxurious Disney resorts, stunning landscape, friendly Cast Members, spectacular entertainment, and first class dining is well, glorious. (Okay, strike two, right?)

Well, last night I began planning today’s work. It started with a vision for what I need to do today and how well it should be done.

Is there ever a day when we can not worry about delivering exceptional customer service, or as Disney labels it, magical Guest experiences? No seriously, Disney has a standard where 99 out of 100 is failure. There is never a day where mediocrity is acceptable. NEVER.

One of the secrets of great leaders is to begin the day’s work the night before.

But you already knew that, right?

Are The Long Hours Worth It?

Age-old question.

What do you think? What’s your opinion?

“It depends,” is the first thing that comes to mind. Mostly the long hours are worth it. If.

If?

Yes, if.

If it drives your ego, your title, your salary, your corner office, your feeling of self-worth – then no.

If it drives your ability to make a difference: to expand your reach, your relevance, your impact – then yes.

The challenge, when you’re insanely busy, is to not confuse the two.

Any one need a quarter?

Leadership Thinking

Leadership thinking 101:

Saturate – gather all data
Incubate – sit on it
Illuminate – BFO

BFO = Blinding Flash of the Obvious.

Then:

Launch
Learn
Revise

Finally:

Repeat

Got it? Good. Now let’s all go do GREAT work today! Bring it on!