This post is from my wife and business partner, Pam: Yesterday, Jack Lindquist, former President of Disneyland, passed away peacefully in his sleep. In 1982, honored to be a Disneyland Ambassador finalist, I was one of many profoundly impacted by Jack’s many rewarding programs. If not for …  my 1970’s Main Street candy maker buddie

Setting the Stage: I visited Disneyland for the first time in the summer of 1963. As an 8 year-old, I was completely caught up in the Davey Crockett craze and thoroughly enthralled with anything connected with the Old West. My bedroom paid tribute to this era; scenes of American Indians and teepees comprised my bed spread, posters of cowboys and C

They say that the number of people telling other people about bad experiences with a certain product or brand is more than double the amount of people who talks about their good experiences. That is why it is important that you keep your customers delighted in as much as you possibly can. Delighting your customers means that you are able to beat

“Walt could read people and he exhibited great empathy; I needed a velvet glove, not a steel hand, and he knew it.” Kevin Corcoran, Disney Legend Kevin Corcoran, one of the most beloved child actors for Walt Disney Studios in the 1950’s and 1960’s passed away last week. Kevin, who appeared in iconic films like Old Yeller, The Swiss Fami

"No, because." This pair of words kills more innovative and creative ideas than the ever-present combination of organizational politics and limited budgets. "No, because" creates a superhighway of excuses and inaction. Enjoy this tip? Take a moment to share this inspiring knowledge with your colleagues and friends. While you’re at it, take