Nov '24 • COMMUNITY CHAT
BLN ORLANDO MASTERMIND TAKEAWAY
Shared this on my facebook profile... and thought i'd share with you here.
I just experienced something that completely transformed how I think about leadership and vision.
I took a 'behind-the-mind of Walt' leadership tour of Magic Kingdom, and I had to share these insights with you.
Picture this scene for a moment...
... It's 1955, and Walt Disney is standing in an orange grove in Florida, looking at nothing but swampland and citrus trees.
While others saw mosquitos and maintenance headaches, Walt saw something different – he saw possibility.
The most fascinating part of the tour wasn't the hidden tunnels beneath the park (though i bet those are incredible!)...
It was learning how Walt's leadership principles are still alive in every brick, every interaction, and every decision made at the park.
Here are three insights that deeply resonated:
1️⃣ Start with the End in Mind
Walt didn't just build attractions; he created experiences.
Before a single blueprint was drawn, he would ask his team, "How will this make people feel?"
He understood that rollercoasters weren't just about the thrill – they were about creating memories that would last generations.
2️⃣ Failure Is Just a Plot Twist
Did you know that before Mickey Mouse, Walt created a character called Oswald the Lucky Rabbit?
In 1928, Walt lost the rights to Oswald to Universal Studios – a devastating blow that could have ended his career.
Instead of giving up, he turned that setback into the catalyst for creating Mickey Mouse on a train ride home.
The mouse that built an empire was born from one of Walt's biggest failures.
Its a pleasant reminder that our greatest setbacks often set us up for our greatest comebacks.
3️⃣ Innovation Requires Courage
When Walt proposed building Disneyland, people thought he was crazy.
His brother Roy asked, "Why would a movie studio build an amusement park?"
But Walt understood something profound: The biggest opportunities often lie where others see impossibility.
The most powerful moment came when our guide shared this quote from Walt: (i might be paraphrasing here...)
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible."
What struck me wasn't just the words, but how they've become a living philosophy.
Every cast member, from the person sweeping Main Street to the executives in their offices, embodies this spirit of making the impossible possible.
Walking through those gates now, I don't just see a theme park...
... I see a masterclass in leadership, vision, and the power of believing in something bigger than yourself.
What Walt created wasn't just a business – it was a blueprint for turning dreams into reality.
And isn't that what we're all trying to do in our own way?
Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
What impossible dream are you working on right now?
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