We are drawn to leaders and organizations that are good at communicating what they believe. Their ability to make us feel like we belong, to make us feel special, safe and not alone is part of what gives them the ability to inspire us.

Disney became hated. It became one of the evil corporations. It used to be loved. They couldn't hold onto talent; they couldn't attract talent. Some of their products did badly. The Californialand project was a $5 billion waste of money. They couldn't make it work. The magic had gone, no pun intended.

Money is a short-term result that incentivizes short-term decision making.

It is not the genius at the top giving directions that makes people great. It is great people that make the guy at the top look like a genius.

You have to have a patience for exercise.

Don't quit. Never give up trying to build the world you can see, even if others can't see it. Listen to your drum and your drum only. It's the one that makes the sweetest sound.

The goal is not to do business with everybody who needs what you have. The goal is to do business with people who believe what you believe.