Tag: Speaking

You don’t do it for this, but…

visit all 50 States
A short detour on the way to Memphis airport ensured #50 was crossed off the list.

 

Rented a car to drive to Arkansas. Didn’t need a car, so i canceled it.

Tried to run across the bridge to Arkansas. Dead end. No luck.

Left Peabody Memphis late, but still had time for Lee to drive across the bridge to visit the 50th state.

While the final state was a big (unimportant) milestone, the standing ovation far outweighed it. To have hundreds of people feel something special (hope and enthusiasm) when you finish speaking is a blessing.

i told the generous audience, “If that was for me, too much. If it was for Walt and Lee (Cockerell), it was too little.”

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.

 

What is the last thing a speaker wants to do?

Rosen Shingle Creek convention center
After dinner but before leaving Rosen Shingle Creek to drive home.

 

After a long day, what is the last thing a speaker wants to do?

Or…

At the start of a new day, what’s the first thing a speaker wants to do?

See the room where she’ll be speaking.

Why?

Because it’s what an athlete would do in preparation for a game. Inspect the playing field.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.

 

The high-priced story came free with rock solid values

Orlando based Disney Keynote Speakers
From the front row.

 

A few days ago i had a three hour phone call from a long-time (former) Disney colleague. The most impactful moment was his reaction to me sharing that i was willing to walk away from a large contract.

What i’m saying is, he was incredibly inspired by this.

Turns out, there are still people left in the world who will make decisions using their values first and their pocket book second.

PS. i knew if i walked away, i would miss the revenue, but the purchase of a powerful story would have been priceless.

Turns outs, i got the story for free.

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since.

This website is about our home health. To leave this site to read today’s post on my mental attitude website, click here.

 

A note about professional speakers

Disney Keynote Speakers
Took this with my iPhone during Disney’s 2103 annual Service Awards banquet.

 

A note about professional speakers.

There are a ton of them.

Whom should you hire?

There are all trying to get picked, and they make their skills, experience, and abilities sound ah-mazing.

i on the other hand, dislike (understatement of 2015) hype. So i wrote this thought the other day:

My recipes aren’t complicated. Anyone can tell you what the recipes are (even by copying mine). But no one can explain them in depth and breadth, with personal Disney example after personal Disney example.

Photo above: In 2013 my wife and i were celebrating our 30th Disney anniversary at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with hundreds of others celebrating 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 year Walt Disney World years-of-service milestones.

 

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How much is enough, and how far is too far?

Winter Garden Theater inside
Got a quick look last night. Will be teaching here in a month. Yesterday’s (and today’s) class was above this theater.

 

How much is enough, and how far is too far?

Yesterday’s speech was envisioned and practiced down to the smallest detail.

There is always the chance that what we offer can be overwhelming to the recipient.

And so it goes…

There is always the chance that what we offer isn’t nearly enough.

 

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