What this Disney Creativity book is

Picture of an important writer message
Picture of an important writer message.

What this Disney Creativity and Innovation book is:

It’s for misfits, rebels, troublemakers, round pegs in square holes, people who see things differently – essentially it’s for all of us who aren’t fond of rules, and who disrespect the status quo.

A gift.

Different.

Short and sweet.

Doubles as a workbook for a keynote speech, half-day or full-day retreat, or self-guided exploration.

A fresh perspective on an age-old topic.

Designed for committed people and organizations.

Written from a father-to-son perspective.

Full of practical common-sense leadership wisdom.

Full of time-tested, context-neutral business insights.

Full of strategy and tactics anyone can use – any employee, any level, any industry.

A guide for the leader just starting their career.

A guide for the leader who’s been there, done that.

A template for extraordinary Creativity and Innovation.

The one Creativity and Innovation book every leader in the world should have in their professional library.

One of seven interconnected books designed to help the right person or team draw up blueprints for organizational and personal vibrancy.

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Summary:

For the right person, this book is the Creativity and Innovation Holy Grail.

The author is leaving a Creativity and Innovation life-guide for his son in case something bad ever happens to the author and his son has important questions after he’s gone.

The author has dedicated his life to deconstructing and then reconstructing Disney’s operational Creativity and Innovation DNA and presenting it in a book (and speeches) to put a positive dent in our Universe.

This book is intentionally short, simple, and focused – and as a result, powerful.

Opportunity:

Thinking differently and intentionally. Build a personal or an organizational leadership architecture and seize the opportunity of a lifetime.

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What this Disney Creativity and Innovation book is not

small boy gazing at two small animal cages
Somewhere near 2004.

What this Disney Creativity and Innovation book is not:

Not for everybody.

Not full of Disney trivia.

Not an ounce of theory.

Not eloquently written.

Not long and drawn out.

Not a one-size-fits-all recipe for success.

Not a creativity and innovation step-by-step how-to guide.

Not a guarantee.

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Summary:

This Disney creativity and innovation book is not for everyone.

Tradition and convention have their place, however, it is not here.

Leadership opportunity:

The fact that something might not work is a leading indicator that it’s worth pursuing – breakthroughs only become a thing when a transformation occurs.

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Before we begin are you satisfied with your creativity and innovation?

lone boat on still lake at sunrise
Disney Boat on Bay Lake at sunrise. Discovery Island barely visible on right.

Before we begin, let’s ask, “Are you satisfied with your Creativity and Innovation?”

And by the way, you have anonymity, right now, with your answer – so relax, be real, and lean into discomfort just enough for your truth to be set free.

So let’s ask again…

Take a deep breath…

Exhale.

Another slow, deep breath as you hear this again…

Are you satisfied?

You.

Your Creativity and Innovation reputation and your results.

Are you satisfied?

Your answer?

Anyone’s answer?

An educated guess says our answers match.

That’s why you’re reading this book and that’s why this Disney Creativity and Innovation book needed to be written.

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Summary:

Everyone wants to improve.

There are exceptions to every rule, but there aren’t many.

We are not the exceptions.

Opportunity:

Dissatisfaction can and should be used as a tactic (tool) to gain a competitive advantage.

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Disney Creativity & Innovation book context: the biggest challenge is where to start

Disney Institute table top marketing piece
Table top Disney Institute marketing piece has four sides. Circa 2005.

Disney Creativity & Innovation book context: the biggest challenge is where to start.

As of March 2021, Google offers…

Creativity & Innovation, 253,000,000 options for all tabs: News, Images, Videos, Books, More.

Creativity & Innovation, 4,940,000 videos to choose from.

Creativity & Innovation, 5,000+ creativity and innovation books on Amazon.

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Everyone wants to improve.

Google, You Tube, and Amazon are great places to search for game plans and first step recommendations.

But seriously, how do you sort through 253-million links?

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How will you feel when you pick one of only three choices?

Mickey and Minnie on a parade float
Parade float with everyone’s favorite happiness ambassadors.

Worth it to pursue world-class Creativity and Innovation?

How will you feel if you try yet fail?

How will you feel if you never try?

How will you feel if you try and succeed?

The math says we have to try in order to succeed. But nothing is guaranteed. So the math also says trying inherently comes with the probability of failing.

Without the comfort of living with failure, success will never be ours.

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