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.

Being driven is not the same as being passionate. Passion is a love for the journey. Drive is a need to reach the destination.

All the perks, all the benefits and advantages you may get for the rank or position you hold, they aren’t meant for you. They are meant for the role you fill. And when you leave your role, which eventually you will, they will give the ceramic cup to the person who replaces you. Because you only ever deserved a Styrofoam cup.

Leaders may inspire, but only when the people decide to act does the leader's vision become a movement.

Our vision is only actionable if we share it. Without sharing, it’s just a figment of our imagination.

I try to find, celebrate and teach leaders how to build platforms that will inspire others.

A five minute call replaces the time it takes to read and reply to the original email and read and reply to their reply... or replies. And I no longer spend 20+ minutes crafting the perfect email - no need to.