disney magic

Anyone who hears the word Disney immediately starts thinking of fairy tales and Prince Charming. They think of the magic of Disneyland and Disney World and all the interactive magic that come with it. But when I hear Disney, I think of innovation. I think of creativity and growth. Walt Disney was an amazing leader who inspired his employees to do the impossible. He didn't even call them employees, they were called imagineers because they could create anything they could conceive. Walt Disney's leadership style thrived on creativity and group collaboration. He was always asking for his associates' input and their ideas. He would present a new idea to his animators and then ask them to figure out how to do it. He would dream up elaborate talking animatronics and then he and his imagineers would figure out how to design it. He valued and respected all of the people who worked for him. Under his reign they made groundbreaking innovations in animations, film, television, and interactive theme park technology. His legacy still lives today and is evident throughout all Disney enterprises. He was a leader who left a trail for those to follow. But, Disney did not always have it so easy. His first animations were not successful and he lived in Hollywood for a few years before inventing Mickey Mouse. He had dedication to his dream and drive to keep trying without success. He took his challenges head-on and strived to improve himself. Walt Disney once said "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." He believed that the journey never ends and as a leader, you should never stop growing.