When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.
Walt DisneyRead
We allow no geniuses around our Studio.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that in Disney's Studio, creativity and collaboration are prioritized over individual brilliance.
Walt Disney's assertion that 'We allow no geniuses around our Studio' emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collective creativity in achieving success. It reflects the belief that collaboration and shared ideas lead to better outcomes than relying solely on individual genius, thus fostering an environment where all contributions are valued.
In practice
In a team meeting to encourage collaboration.
When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.
Here is the world of imagination, hopes, and dreams. In this timeless land of enchantment, the age of chivalry, magic and make-believe are reborn - and fairy tales come true. Fantasyland is dedicated to the young-in-heart, to those who that when you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.
To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America; with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.
It's kind of fun to do the impossible.
Disneyland is a work of love. We didn't go into Disneyland just with the idea of making money.
Happiness is a state of mind. It's just according to the way you look at things.
The most significant barrier to female leadership is the actual lack of females in leadership. The best advice I can give to women is to go out and start something, ideally their own businesses. If you can't see a path for leadership within your own company, go blaze a trail of your own.
Brevity is the soul of command. Too much talking suggests desperation on the part of the leader. Speak shortly, decisively and to the pointβand couch your desires in such natural logic that no one can raise objections. Then move on.
A boss who micromanages is like a coach who wants to get in the game. Leaders guide and support and then sit back to cheer from the sidelines.
I certainly direct with confidence even if I'm not confident. I learned early on as an actor that confidence can be faked, and it's not always a terrible thing to do. A lot of times if people feel you're confident, then they're confident.
Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs _x000D_ _x000D_ of those who would be affected by it
Generals aren't in the business of commenting on the correctness or incorrectness of the President's decisions. Anybody who thinks he should be able to do that ought to be fired on the spot.
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