Tag: Life

The goal is always one-take

Disney Institute Keynote Speakers
One-take 40-second You Tube video from Disney Institute.

 

The goal is always one-take, at least in shooting a video clip for a website.

But what about life?

How many takes (chances or opportunities) do we get?

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Four world class leadership basics honed from a life at Disney

Bantam boys 100 meters
Yesterday’s 100 meter finals from eight years old and up.

 

Track Shack tent
Accidental shot of Track Shack’s tent

 

Personal leadership has four world class, basic components. In addition to having fun at yesterday’s brutally hot track meet, i spent time at the beginning and end of the day preparing for Thursday’s (second) post-Disney speaking engagement.

The four world-class leadership basics are:

  1. Vision
  2. Involvement
  3. Accountability
  4. Commitment

Paint a clear, concise and compelling vision of the future. Get people involved by training and developing them. Hold them accountable for excellent results. And commit to being inspired and inspiring all day, everyday.

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We default to someone else taking initiative

Road hazard from construction site
Road hazard from construction site

 

Road hazard from construction site
The wind blew it off it’s foundation into the busy road. Our car in the background.

 

Why do we default to someone else taking the initiative?

Because:

  • We’re in a hurry.
  • It’s only a little thing, it doesn’t really matter.
  • These things fix themselves.
  • It’s not my problem.
  • Everyone will see it and go around.

But what if someone doesn’t see it in time?

What if something tragic happens?

Could you live with the knowledge that it would have been an easy fix but you didn’t take the time?

What message are you sending to the 14-year old sitting in the passenger seat when you ignore it?

What message do you send when you take action?

Constant, daily choices.

Legacy.

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The teen asked the dad, “Are you high?”

Code School at Envy Labs in Orlando
Code School at Envy Labs in Orlando.

 

The teen asked his dad, “Are you high?”

Dad, “Yes. High on life.”

Unintentionally fell into a huge reduction in caffeine intake while visiting out-of-state family over Christmas break.

Plus, 13 years alcohol (and smoke) free.

Plus breaking free of the corporate leash. (even though it was a labor of love)

Getting regular, adequate rest.

Here’s what chemical dependance hides from us: our body creates it’s own high once it realizes we are committed to it.

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