Running – Disney Brand Loyalty Keynote Speaker

Remember when?

Two adults sitting in a home office — Margaret and me. Wearing a USATF t-shirt. Margaret lived 94 years. So this photo is from 2017 or earlier. This may have been the last year i was able to run freely.

The reality of my excitement to return to Glacier after Summer 2023’s medical emergencies is different than i thought it would be.

Excited? Certainly.

But, actually, no more than any other Summer.

Why?

Not sure.

Perhaps because i like to under-sell and over-deliver. Especially to myself.

If Summer 2024 is to be super special (because of 2023’s abrupt end), then it will be.

Not putting pressure on myself to expect it to be.

And truth be told, that’s the exciting part.

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Australia Day 19, work

Disney legacy award presented — 2013, the second year for The Walt Disney Legacy Award. No idea why a small town kid from Spring Grove, Pennsylvania got it.

Running has taught me the most about self-leadership.
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Many ‘great’ leaders do not have the personal leadership ability to lead themselves.

Personal vibrancy is the same as organizational vibrancy. All five bars (pillars/choices) need to rise to the highest level — and stay there forever.

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Dear running

Windermere Prep Cross Country team — This morning, September 10, 2016, approximately 7:40am.

Dear running,

This may be a bold statement.

And we can be certain there are exceptions.

Physically fit leaders are better (and often remarkably better) leaders than they were when they were less fit (or unfit).

Why i spent two decades of my life as a decently unfit person escapes me.

No wait, i know, it was because i was busy, also known as having skewed priorities…also known as excuse addiction.

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Intentional leadership compared to running a single race

Masters Track 2015 race number — Dream big.

University of North Florida entrance sign — Spotted this tag line on the warmup jog.

Much of leadership’s efforts are behind the scenes and unnoticed by the rank and file.

It’s our job as leaders to manage this and strike a fair and equitable balance between sounding boastful and intentionally managing our reputation.

Logged eight miles in the effort to run only a half-mile.

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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:

Vision
Involvement
Accountability
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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