Avoid the Three B’s of Business Failure
Published on: February 3, 2017
Gathering life lessons from great leaders opens so many doors. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Greg Hicks, owner and founder of Impressions Catering in Cleveland, Tennessee. Greg opened new doors for me. Despite the rough and tumble catering world he works in, Greg has thrived. Like many of us, though, Greg had to learn some lesso
Disney’s 300 Drones: How Would You Use Them?
Published on: December 14, 2016
Consider the following task: You must transform 300 drones into an entertainment experience worthy of being considered by a Disney theme park. What would you create? Actually pause for a moment and consider an answer. After all, comparing your idea to that of an actual Disney Imagineer (which you’ll soon get a chance to do) will be much more fun
A Leadership Lesson from Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe Saloon
Published on: October 3, 2016
Our presentation will start in a few minutes and my mind is already racing. I’m sitting adjacent to the stage in the infamous Golden Horseshoe saloon at Disneyland. Next to me is my mentor, and Disney Legend, Jim Cora. In a few minutes, Jim and I will be “on stage” talking about Disney Legend Van France, and the role he played as founder of t
“Don’t Grade Me on My Spelling” A Situational Leadership Story
Published on: August 26, 2016
14 students, ranging in grade levels from elementary through high school, stand tall and proud on the stage. Their audience? 700 teachers, principals and administrators representing the 9 campuses comprising the Royse City Independent School District, Texas. The event? The annual Convocation kicking off the new school year. One by one, the stude
Death by PowerPoint
Published on: April 28, 2016
The Setting: A convention or conference. 500 + people in audience. The Speaker: A member of the organization’s leadership team, or guest speaker.
“Good morning! I’m pleased to be here. Let me begin with the following guarantee: Within five minutes, most of you will be completely bored and disengaged. Ten minutes into my presentation, you