Podcasts by If Disney Ran Your Life

Ep 8.4 Structure from 2021-11-25T23:00

Ep 7.13 Gratitude from 2021-11-18T23:00

Placeholder recorded around Thanksgiving?

Ep. 7.12 A 30-minute riff from 2021-11-11T23:00

30-min riff on not feeling like recording an If Disney Ran Your Life Season 8-Work opener episode.

6-7.2 Traditions (dupe recording in error) from 2021-11-04T16:00

Recorded original Traditions episode from West Glacier Motel 09.24.20.

Recorded this one in error 10.15.20 from home.The travel, time, and 3-week absence from recording confused me.

Glacier 20 Ep 4 from 2021-10-28T22:00

Published seven years ago, jeff finally opens up about his personal story and why he wrote this book as a life-guide for his young son. Mid Life Celebration could easily be renamed: Life's Five ...

Glacier 20 Ep 3 from 2021-10-21T22:00

How do you move from "having no time to waste" to "having time to kill"? What changes when we stop rushing? After 40 opportunities, finally took it.

Recorded at Grinnell Glacier Overlook,...

Glacier 20 Ep 2 from 2021-10-14T22:00

Explaining the energy behind a crazy continuous improvement goal...cutting podcast duration to 10 minutes from 15. Adding a second Disney story. This is second "warmup" episode before an officia...

Glacier update 20 from 2021-09-30T22:00

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1.1 Introduction to If Disney Ran Your Life from 2021-05-06T09:45:10

Welcome to If Disney Ran Your Life with Jeff Noel.

After a wonderful 30 year career at Walt Disney World, including 15 years teaching at the Disney Institute, Jeff Noel shares how Disney ...

Ep. 9.4 Farewell Episode (#100) from 2021-04-22T22:00

We end this 100-episode podcast exactly as we started:

Episode one began with three simple questions: Who is Jeff, what does he do, why does it matter?

Episode 100 concludes If Dis...

Glacier 2020 Ep 1 from 2021-04-15T22:10

Bonus episode from Glacier National Park: Trying things that might not work is standard operating procedure for personal vibrancy. This is a 9-minute warmup episode before recording Season 6, Ep...

9.3 reCommit from 2021-04-15T22:00

If Disney Ran Your Life is a podcast dedicated to destroying the pervasive and perverse societal belief that balance is a myth.

This episode concludes the 100-episode arc.

Two simp...

9.3 reCommit from 2021-04-15T22:00

If Disney Ran Your Life is a podcast dedicated to destroying the pervasive and perverse societal belief that balance is a myth.

This episode concludes the 100-episode arc.

Two simp...

9.2 rePrioritize from 2021-04-08T22:00

Are your priorities crystal clear? Are your priorities prioritized. Magic happens when you get two yesses.

9.2 rePrioritize from 2021-04-08T22:00

Are your priorities crystal clear? Are your priorities prioritized. Magic happens when you get two yesses.

9.1 Conclusion to If Disney Ran Your Life from 2021-04-01T22:00

The concluding season If Disney Ran Your life podcast. Unplanned, massive change can consume your life. How you react provides wonderful opportunity to rethink everything.

9.1 Conclusion to If Disney Ran Your Life from 2021-04-01T22:00

The concluding season If Disney Ran Your life podcast. Unplanned, massive change can consume your life. How you react provides wonderful opportunity to rethink everything.

Ep. 8.10 Campfire Chat from 2021-03-25T23:00

Jeff and Jody have a traditional backstage Season-end review discussion. It is now a tradition to hit record to capture it.

8.10 Campfire Chat from 2021-03-25T22:00

Jeff and Jody have a traditional backstage Season-end review discussion. It is now a tradition to hit record to capture it.

Ep. 8.9 Season Review of Home from 2021-03-18T23:00

8.9 Season Review of Home from 2021-03-18T22:00

Ep. 8.8 Legacy at Home from 2021-03-12T00:00

It’s only impossible until you do it for the first time. recording from Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, in the Swiss Family Robinson Tree House.

Leave a legacy by living vibrantly. This ep...

8.8 Legacy at Home from 2021-03-11T23:00

It’s only impossible until you do it for the first time. recording from Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland, in the Swiss Family Robinson Tree House.

Leave a legacy by living vibrantly. This ep...

Ep. 8.7 Joy at Home from 2021-03-05T00:00

Your investment in continuously improving your home structure and processes is the feeling you get every time you make progress. Joy.

Improvement and joy are inseparable. More joy.

8.7 Joy at Home from 2021-03-04T23:00

Your investment in continuously improving your home structure and processes is the feeling you get every time you make progress. Joy.

Improvement and joy are inseparable. More joy.

Ep. 8.6 Innovation at Home from 2021-02-26T00:00

Once you have compiled your home's structure and processes, the lifetime opportunity is to continuously improve everything. Improvement comes by over-focusing on being intentionally excellent at...

8.6 Innovation at Home from 2021-02-25T23:00

Once you have compiled your home's structure and processes, the lifetime opportunity is to continuously improve everything. Improvement comes by over-focusing on being intentionally excellent at...

Ep. 8.5 Process at Home from 2021-02-19T00:00

Everything from your mailbox to your shower requires your attention. We unpack raising your standards on the methods and systems you use to manage your priorities, decisions, and habits while at...

8.5 Process at Home from 2021-02-18T23:00

Everything from your mailbox to your shower requires your attention. We unpack raising your standards on the methods and systems you use to manage your priorities, decisions, and habits while at...

Ep. 8.4 Structure at Home from 2021-02-12T00:00

Are your priorities prioritized? Have you internalized your priorities? Can you explain and teach your home structure to others? Structure is everything from your mailbox to your shower.

8.4 Structure at Home from 2021-02-11T23:00

Are your priorities prioritized? Have you internalized your priorities? Can you explain and teach your home structure to others? Structure is everything from your mailbox to your shower.

Ep. 8.3 Goals at Home from 2021-02-05T00:00

As an A-rated CEO, your clarity and prioritization on your home goals is no different than clarity and prioritization on your business goals. Clarity is power. 

With clarity, a growth min...

8.3 Goals at Home from 2021-02-04T23:00

As an A-rated CEO, your clarity and prioritization on your home goals is no different than clarity and prioritization on your business goals. Clarity is power. 

With clarity, a growth min...

Ep. 8.2 CEO of your Home life from 2021-01-29T00:00

Because we all believe leadership is critical, then the CEO role is exponentially critical. The CEO sets the vision for the future, which drives everything we do now. 

Once you embrace be...

8.2 CEO of your Home life from 2021-01-28T23:00

Because we all believe leadership is critical, then the CEO role is exponentially critical. The CEO sets the vision for the future, which drives everything we do now. 

Once you embrace be...

Ep 8.1 Intro to Home from 2021-01-22T00:00

Assuming you ARE the CEO of You, Inc, where is your Headquarters (HQ)? 

And since you are in charge of everything, what type of CEO are you?

8.1 Intro to Home from 2021-01-21T23:00

Assuming you ARE the CEO of You, Inc, where is your Headquarters (HQ)? 

And since you are in charge of everything, what type of CEO are you?

Ep. 7.11 Campfire Chat from 2021-01-14T23:55

Traditional, informal, normally never-recorded, Season-end fireside chat between jeff and Jody. What would normally be considered a backstage conversations gets recorded.

Ep. 7.10 Review from 2021-01-14T23:45

Brief review of nine Season 7 episodes and corresponding 72-hour challenges.

7.11 Campfire Chat from 2021-01-14T22:55

Traditional, informal, normally never-recorded, Season-end fireside chat between jeff and Jody. What would normally be considered a backstage conversations gets recorded.

7.10 Review from 2021-01-14T22:45

Brief review of nine Season 7 episodes and corresponding 72-hour challenges.

Ep. 7.9 Teaching from 2021-01-07T23:55

How did you get good at what you do? Who taught you the most about what you do? Who are you teaching and why?

Ep 7.8 Purpose from 2021-01-07T23:45

7.9 Teaching from 2021-01-07T22:55

How did you get good at what you do? Who taught you the most about what you do? Who are you teaching and why?

7.8 Purpose from 2021-01-07T22:45

Ep 7.7 Career Harvest from 2021-01-01T00:00

Ep 7.6 Career Choices from 2020-12-31T23:45

At what point in our career do we take ownership for our career path? When does clarity reveal our ultimate career finish line?

7.7 Career Harvest from 2020-12-31T23:00

7.6 Career Choices from 2020-12-31T22:45

At what point in our career do we take ownership for our career path? When does clarity reveal our ultimate career finish line?

Ep. 6.12 Informal episode from 2020-12-27T16:00

Recording from home for first time since returning from 50 days in Glacier National Park. Recording from master bathroom facing Magic Kingdom fireworks. It’s been 62 days without hugging and kis...

Glacier 6 from 2020-12-27T15:15

Dreaming of a leadership retreat opportunity in Glacier, Summer, 2021. Jody and i hit record while we casually talk about it “a little more seriously”.

6.12 Informal episode from 2020-12-27T15:00

Recording from home for first time since returning from 50 days in Glacier National Park. Recording from master bathroom facing Magic Kingdom fireworks. It’s been 62 days without hugging and kis...

Ep 7.5 Work Reality from 2020-12-17T23:55

Ultimately, our work influences and our work dreams yield us a harvest. Often our reality is better or worse than we hoped.

Ep. 7.4 Career Dreams from 2020-12-17T23:45

Dreaming isn’t just about blue-sky job possibility. Dreaming is also about the quality, the impact, and the joy our work brings others and ourselves.

7.5 Work Reality from 2020-12-17T22:55

Ultimately, our work influences and our work dreams yield us a harvest. Often our reality is better or worse than we hoped.

7.4 Career Dreams from 2020-12-17T22:45

Dreaming isn’t just about blue-sky job possibility. Dreaming is also about the quality, the impact, and the joy our work brings others and ourselves.

Ep. 7.3 Focus from 2020-12-10T23:55

Reminders about your responsibility to grow and transform: it's an inside job. You are solely in charge of your self-reflection, self-discovery, and self-motivation.

Nothing you hear on I...

Ep 7.2 Work Influences from 2020-12-10T23:45

Most of us follow an unintentional career path. People, events, dreams, and serendipity guide us unintentionally. It’s fascinating to reflect how we got to our current situation.

Note: Je...

7.3 Focus from 2020-12-10T22:55

Reminders about your responsibility to grow and transform: it's an inside job. You are solely in charge of your self-reflection, self-discovery, and self-motivation.

Nothing you hear on I...

7.2 Work Influences from 2020-12-10T22:45

Most of us follow an unintentional career path. People, events, dreams, and serendipity guide us unintentionally. It’s fascinating to reflect how we got to our current situation.

Note: Je...

Ep 7.1 Intro to Work from 2020-12-03T23:45

The case for why work is one of life’s five big categories for personal vibrancy.

7.1 Intro to Work from 2020-12-03T22:45

The case for why work is one of life’s five big categories for personal vibrancy.

Ep. 6-11 Campfire Chat from 2020-11-20T00:00

End of season fireside chat with jeff and Jody. This is when we talk about the season, backstage, but hit the record button.

6.11 Campfire Chat from 2020-11-19T23:00

End of season fireside chat with jeff and Jody. This is when we talk about the season, backstage, but hit the record button.

Ep 6.10 Review from 2020-11-13T00:00

Brief review of the nine episode topics and corresponding 72-hour challenges.

6.10 Review from 2020-11-12T23:00

Brief review of the nine episode topics and corresponding 72-hour challenges.

Ep 6.9 Relationships from 2020-11-06T00:00

Raising your bar and over-focused personal accountability is the heart of If Disney Ran Your Life podcast.

Jeff challenges you to consider the best friend everyone should claim and why.

6.9 Relationships from 2020-11-05T23:00

Raising your bar and over-focused personal accountability is the heart of If Disney Ran Your Life podcast.

Jeff challenges you to consider the best friend everyone should claim and why.

Ep 6.8 Emotions from 2020-10-29T23:00

Most of us have 75% of our days be less than excellent. At Disney, this would be a disaster. 

If you can make the connection to the common threads in your very best days, you can take slo...

6.8 Emotions from 2020-10-29T22:00

Most of us have 75% of our days be less than excellent. At Disney, this would be a disaster. 

If you can make the connection to the common threads in your very best days, you can take slo...

Ep 6.7 Traditions from 2020-10-23T00:00

Annual and seasonal traditions occupy important, even sacred, space in religions, countries, communities, and organizations.

As CEO of You, Inc, you can create unique, personal traditions...

6.7 Traditions from 2020-10-22T22:00

Annual and seasonal traditions occupy important, even sacred, space in religions, countries, communities, and organizations.

As CEO of You, Inc, you can create unique, personal traditions...

Ep 6.6 Behaviors from 2020-10-16T00:00

Every leader is telling a story about she or he values. Harsh reality is we judge ourselves on our intentions, others judge us on our behaviors.

Our (perceived) convictions (Season 6, Epi...

6.6 Behaviors from 2020-10-15T22:00

Every leader is telling a story about she or he values. Harsh reality is we judge ourselves on our intentions, others judge us on our behaviors.

Our (perceived) convictions (Season 6, Epi...

Ep 6.5 Beliefs from 2020-10-09T00:00

6.5 Beliefs from 2020-10-08T22:00

Ep 6.4 Reality Check Riff from 2020-10-02T00:00

What is “If Disney Ran Your Life” podcast? Certainly, it is not typical, and it is not a fan-based podcast for entertainment and Disney trivia.

In 10 minutes, you’ll understand. New forma...

6.4 Reality Check Riff from 2020-10-01T22:00

What is “If Disney Ran Your Life” podcast? Certainly, it is not typical, and it is not a fan-based podcast for entertainment and Disney trivia.

In 10 minutes, you’ll understand. New forma...

Ep 6.3 Values from 2020-09-25T00:00

Two Disney “Values” stories. Eight practical questions. And thought-provoking conversation about being intentional and over-focusing. 

.think .differently to create balance and personal v...

6.3 Values from 2020-09-24T22:00

Two Disney “Values” stories. Eight practical questions. And thought-provoking conversation about being intentional and over-focusing. 

.think .differently to create balance and personal v...

Ep 6.2 Goals from 2020-09-18T00:00

What are your goals for Spirit?

Spirit is defined as the feeling, emotional part of your life.

If you’ve never been asked, you’ve never answered. Now is the extraordinary opportuni...

6.2 Goals from 2020-09-17T22:00

What are your goals for Spirit?

Spirit is defined as the feeling, emotional part of your life.

If you’ve never been asked, you’ve never answered. Now is the extraordinary opportuni...

6.1 Intro to Spirit from 2020-09-10T22:00

How do you rate your life's peace and contentment? Satisfied or not with your rating?

Can you, and are you excited to, raise your bar on everything?

Jeff shares two Disney stories ...

Glacier 5 from 2020-09-03T22:00

This is the fifth of five previously unreleased Glacier National Park episodes from Summer 2019. We discuss over-focusing on Life’s small details that most under-focus on or ignore, next to Swif...

Glacier 4 from 2020-08-27T22:10

This is the fourth of five previously unreleased Glacier National Park episodes from Summer 2019. When in front of an expert with only one question you can ask, are you present enough to choose ...

Glacier 3 from 2020-08-27T22:00

This is the third of five previously unreleased Glacier National Park episodes from Summer 2019. We discuss joyful intensity, plus lofty and sometimes crazy ideas next to the Continental divide....

Glacier 2 from 2020-08-20T22:00

This is the second of five previously unreleased Glacier National Park episodes from summer 2019. We discuss lofty and sometimes crazy ideas next to the Continental divide.

Ep 5.12 - Pause from 2020-08-14T00:00

All If Disney Ran Your Life episodes are recorded months before publishing. This episode and last episode are the only exceptions. 

An intentional pause between Seasons 5 & 6. We reflect ...

5.12 - Pause from 2020-08-13T22:00

All If Disney Ran Your Life episodes are recorded months before publishing. This episode and last episode are the only exceptions. 

An intentional pause between Seasons 5 & 6. We reflect ...

5.11 Podcast Update Placeholder from 2020-08-10T00:29:23

Balance is not a myth. Personal vibrancy is possible by applying the same time-tested business insights that earn Disney organizational vibrancy. Thirty year Disney veteran jeff noel shares how ...

5.10 Fireside Chat with jeff and Jody from 2020-08-06T22:00

Jody and jeff discuss how they've changed since Season 5, episode one - which is the same 72-hour challenge issued to listeners on the last episode (5.9).

This recording is the backstage,...

5.9 Self-Reflection is a Super Power from 2020-07-30T22:00

Jody and jeff review the thought-provoking questions and nine 72-hour challenges from Season 5 (Body).

Another excellent example of them only preaching what they practice.

5.8 Motivation Wins The Gold Medal from 2020-07-23T22:00

If Disney Ran Your Life, motivation would consistently be expected at the highest level. Everyday Disney performs as if today is the most important day ever.

Picture yourself on those day...

5.7 The Magical Center of Your Physical Universe from 2020-07-16T22:00

Ever have your boss call you into the office with a unique career opportunity you could never have imagined? And not only that, but give you carte blanche instead of a direct order?

Jeff ...

5.6 How Important is Excellent Flexibility? from 2020-07-09T22:00

In the same way that flexible workers, flexible processes, and flexible service-delivery enhances organizational vibrancy, flexibility benefits you and the busy, stress-filled life you lead.

5.5 How Important is Excellent Rest? from 2020-07-02T22:00

Who's the healthiest person you know? In a perfect world, you should be the healthiest person you know. Sleep, rest, and moderation all contribute to our vibrancy.

If Disney Ran Your Life...

5.4 How Important is Excellent Nutrition? from 2020-06-25T22:00

At Disney, nothing is optional. Everything matters. Good and very good aren't good enough. Excellence is the only standard.

If Disney Ran Your Life, you would think differently about nutr...

5.3 v2 How Important is Excellent Strength? from 2020-06-18T22:30

Once again, jeff felt the first take on this Season 5, Episode 3 was not his best, he and Jody recorded a second take. Same topic, strength, different version. What's different here is the time ...

5.2 How Important is Excellent Cardio? from 2020-06-11T22:00

How much effort is too much? We traveled to Disneyland a week after being in Oregon at the 2020 USA Track & Field Olympic Trials stadium. Why? Excellence has Magical karma and we thrive on it. Listen

5.1 v2 Intro to Body from 2020-06-04T22:30

Ever waffle on the quality of your work? After traveling to University of Oregon to record the Season 5 opener, jeff wasn't happy with his 1st recording effort.

This is the 2nd take, done...

5.1 Intro to Body from 2020-06-04T22:00

Who's the healthiest person you know? Is your body the temple that houses everything keeping you alive? The healthiest person you know should be you. It's your temple.

Introduction to the...

4.10 Fireside Chat with Jody and jeff from 2020-05-28T22:00

Jody and jeff discuss how they've changed since Season 4 episode one - the same 72-hour challenge issued to listeners on last episode(4.9).

This recording is the normal backstage, or behi...

4.9 Self-Reflection is a Super Power from 2020-05-21T22:00

Jody and jeff review the thought-provoking questions and the 72-hour challenges from Season 4, mind.

A perfect example of only preaching what we practice.

4.8 Daily Double for Attitude from 2020-05-14T22:00

Are you all in? The way to know if you are all in is you must have a "burn the ships" mantra. Disney Cast Members are asked on Day One to be all in for their entire career.

If you are not...

4.7 Having a Purpose is Rocket Fuel for Attitude from 2020-05-07T22:00

When you can live with a singular purpose and go through your days delivering on your purpose while you do what you do, Magic happens - you thrive.

Discovering and embracing your purpose ...

4.6 Our Hopes Motivate Our Attitude from 2020-04-30T22:00

Jeff reveals the most confident person he's ever known (since 1979) which leads us into a discussion about the power of hopes and dreams. Hope is a way you feel. Hopes are things you dream about...

4.5 Confidence Feeds Our Attitude from 2020-04-23T22:00

When you recall your best days, and deconstruct the common threads, you can begin to architect more days with those common threads.

Building on the previous episodes's theme of lofty goal...

4.4 Our Goals Drive Our Thinking from 2020-04-16T22:00

Knowing goals are important and having goals is not enough for personal vibrancy. Only in reaching for impossible goals will we truly raise our bar to a level that demands our very best efforts....

4.3 Behaviors Drive Our Attitude from 2020-04-09T22:00

Jody & jeff unpack the grade you gave yourself for your attitude consumption, how your consumption drives your thoughts and how your thoughts drive your behaviors. 

At Disney, everything ...

4.2 What We Consume Shapes Our Attitude from 2020-04-02T22:00

We answer and explore the only logical answer for, "Who's the most positive person you know?"

Expanding on last episode's value proposition for a positive attitude, Jody and jeff unpack q...

Ep. 4.1 Introduction to Mind and Attitude from 2020-03-26T23:00

How important is our attitude? Why is attitude important? How do you rate your attitude?

Who's the most positive person you know? 

Season 4 unpacks what influences our attitude, ho...

4.1 Introduction to Mind and Attitude from 2020-03-26T22:00

How important is our attitude? Why is attitude important? How do you rate your attitude?

Who's the most positive person you know? 

Season 4 unpacks what influences our attitude, ho...

3.11 Backstage Fireside Chat from 2020-03-19T22:00

Fireside chat with Jody & jeff. Informal backstage Season 3 review. 

Debriefing events and activities is common. Jody and i do it all the time. We have never recorded a debrief, until now...

3.10 Self Reflection from 2020-03-12T22:00

Self reflection. Balance & Personal Vibrancy. Review of 12 Season 3 questions and 72-hour challenges. Disney Story about flipping the proverbial organizational pyramid upside down to put employe...

3.9 Present and Mindful In a Busy World from 2020-03-05T23:00

Going into the wilderness and off the grid to hike and camp facilitates being mindful and present.

But what do you do the rest of the year while going full speed with a life full of conve...

3.8 Disney's Competitive Advantage Thesis from 2020-02-27T23:00

Disney outdistances their competition by over-focusing on the same things their competitors under-focus on or ignore. Disney is massively intentional where others are unintentional.

This ...

3.7 High Standards & Risk Taking from 2020-02-20T23:00

If Disney ran your life, you'd be expected to take small risks all day, everyday. Risk taking is not a luxury. Not every risk pays off. You get credit for a win just for trying. Make risk taking...

3.6 Aim For Perfection, Settle For Excellence from 2020-02-14T01:00

How much effort is too much? What about when you're tired? What about when you think no one will notice, is good enough good enough?

Jeff learned from a wise Magic Kingdom leader during t...

3.5 Unpacking Your Most Inspiring, Unfulfilled Dream from 2020-02-14T00:00

1. What is your most inspiring, unfilled dream?

2. Why is it important?

3. How bad do you want it?

Honest answers to simple yet direct questions can transform what you do ne...

3.4 The Secret to Achieve Balance from 2020-02-13T23:00

If time dictates your balance, you are doing it wrong.

Time does not determine if you have balance in your life. But if it isn’t time, where does balance come from?

In this episode...

3.3 How to Discover Personal Vibrancy from 2020-02-06T23:00

As a speaker at Disney Institute, I helped organizations discover organizational vibrancy. What if we applied the same principles to our own life to discover personal vibrancy?

If Disney ...

3.2 Is Balance in Your Life a Myth? from 2020-01-30T23:00

In this episode, Jeff Noel examines personal vibrancy and discusses whether or not personal balance is a myth. 

Jeff shares stories from his career at Disney and explains how you can appl...

3.1 Introduction to If Disney Ran Your Life from 2020-01-25T06:00

Welcome to If Disney Ran Your Life with Jeff Noel.

After a wonderful 30 year career at Walt Disney World, including 15 years teaching at the Disney Institute, Jeff Noel shares how Disney ...

2.9 If Disney Ran Your Life - Placeholder from 2020-01-11T17:44:15

Jeff Noel and Jody Maberry introduce you to If Disney Ran Your Life. Recorded in Fantasyland as a placeholder episode between Season 2 and 3. Seasons 1 & 2 were removed from iTunes and put in th...

2.8 Making the Impossible Happen from 2019-06-14T05:00

This episode, the final in the series of the "soft opening" series of podcasts, was recorded live at the Grand Floridian. All episodes were recorded in a single day at 8 different locations in W...

2.7 Are You a Right Fit? from 2019-06-07T05:00

Disney Casting. 

The starting point for almost everyone who enters as a Cast Member

There are 4 things we are looking for when we interview Cast Members. These four attributes help...

2.6 Do Something That Scares You from 2019-05-31T05:00

This episode was recorded live from Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World in the show of the Tower of Terror. 

Roller coasters are not my thing. A ride like Tower of Terror did not appea...

2.5 Thinking Differently Leads You to New Solutions from 2019-05-24T05:00

On this episode, we come to you from Disney's Animal Kingdom. 

Although I never worked at the Animal Kingdom, we would bring Disney Institute Field Trips to the park. Feild Trips allowed ...

2.4 Stories Build Organizational Memory from 2019-05-17T05:00

In any organization, you can hear people talk about "the good 'ole days". 

Usually, it always involves a story. And these stories are important. 

Sharing these stories become part ...

2.3 Treat Everyone as an Individual from 2019-05-10T05:00

This episode was recorded live at the Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World. 

During my time working at the Contemporary Resort, I learned you have to treat everyone as a VIP - Very In...

2.2 Are You Making Every Effort Count? from 2019-05-03T05:00

On this episode of If Disney Ran Your Life, we record on location in front of the Jungle Cruise in the Magic Kingdom. 

When I was a skipper on the Jungle Cruise, I learned people who enjo...

2.1 You Can't Do This By Yourself from 2019-04-26T05:00

This episode marks the beginning of Season 2 of If Disney Ran Your Life. 

Every episode of Season 2 was recorded on-site at Walt Disney World in a single day.

If season one, the fi...

1.14 Do Something That Might Fail from 2019-04-19T05:00

For this episode of If Disney Ran Your Life, we return to where it all started. 

My first role at Walt Disney World was at the Jungle Cruise in the Magic Kingdom. 

I return to wher...

1.13 Using Reflection to Find Where You are Going from 2019-04-12T05:00

In business and in life, it is important to reflect on where you are, where you've been and where you are heading. 

In this episode of If Disney Ran Your Life, we reflect back on the expe...

1.12 The Magic of Unexpected Gestures from 2019-04-05T05:00

At Disney, we strive to exceed expectations. If you do what people expect, all you do is meet expectations. 

If Disney ran your life, you would not settle for meeting expectations. You wo...

1.11 Celebrate the Present Moment from 2019-03-30T01:49:39

Happy present moment. 

When a new year begins, we celebrate the new year. 

We don't take time to celebrate the present moment for what it is because we are too focused on the futur...

1.10 Over Focus for a Deliberate Life from 2019-03-22T05:00

Over Focus is about doing things by design rather than by default. 

Focusing on things others under focus on or ignore. 

Understanding the concept of Over Focus

Disney has f...

1.9 Balanced Excellence Through Planning from 2019-03-15T05:00

Planning gives you more balance in your life. 

Planning gives you better results. 

In our quest for excellence, planning gives us balanced excellence. 

With proper planning,...

1.8 Going Deeper into Your One Thing from 2019-03-08T06:00

On this episode, I made a stretch. 

Usually, I prepare for episodes of If Disney Ran Your Life. Or, I at least have thought through the topic. This episode, I let Jody Maberry ask me abou...

1.7 The Magic of Joy from 2019-03-01T06:00

Joy has no accent. No matter where you are from or what language you speak, we all experience joy. 

Joy is fun, exuberance, with some happiness. 

If Disney Ran Your Life, you would...

1.6 Exploring the Five Areas of Self-Coaching from 2019-02-22T06:00

If Disney ran your life, you would focus on self-improvement. One of the quickest ways to self-improvement is to make coaching becoming a habit

Throughout our life, we have always receive...

1.5 The Power of Dreaming Big from 2019-02-11T23:00

Dreaming moves the world forward. 

Dreaming moves us forward. But if we get too busy, we don't take time to dream. 

If Disney ran your life, Disney would be a big part of what driv...

1.4 Building a Habit of Taking Risks from 2019-02-08T06:00

There is a long list of reasons why we don't take risks. But not taking risk becomes a habit. 

In the spirit of Walt Disney, if your goal isn't impossible you are not reaching high enough...

1.3 The Road to Excellence Has No Finish Line from 2019-02-01T06:00

Wisdom comes from experience and experience comes from mistakes. 

The Disney way is to have faith in the future even if you can't see it. 

One of the factors we have to deal with i...

1.2 Make the Calendar Part of Your Story from 2019-01-25T06:00

Dates are important in your culture. Whether it is your family culture or your organizational culture.