
Front and Center: Lessons on Leadership
There’s a popular anecdote concerning the man who first lost his business, and then his sweetheart, and then not one, but seven elections. Fortunately for us, Abraham Lincoln never stopped trying.
And, thankfully, neither did Walt Disney. Leaders seldom do. Even when he skirted the edge of poverty, even after his first animation studio went bankrupt, even after a distributor took one of his most popular characters – along with his animators – the determined young man remained focused on success.
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Case Study: A Word From Our Clients...
Häagen–Dazs – One of the world’s leading brands of super premium ice cream, Häagen–Dazs was justifiably proud of its half–century of heritage. But when it came to inspiring their employees here and abroad, they needed the real scoop. That’s when 40 managers, franchise owners, and operators from Latin America, the Caribbean, and South Africa made a trip that would be even sweeter than their ice cream. They turned to Disney Institute.
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Meet a Facilitator:
Alicia Matheson
Even before arriving at the Walt Disney World® Resort, Alicia Matheson had a unique world view, thanks to her work with the United Nations as an international business consultant to the Somalian Embassy.
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In the News
- Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence:
Always Improving Disney Institute has introduced new enhancements to Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence program.
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- Are You Ready to D’Think?
Based on extensive research, Disney Institute has launched a new branding platform called "D’Think." Read Article
- Think Box
Disney Institute has created a customizable, on–line learning system for continuous education and on–the–job application. Read Article
- New Backstage Tour
Inspiration: Through Walt’s Eyes takes Guests behind–the–scenes for a look at The Walt Disney Company from Walt’s perspective. Read Article
- Alumni on Twitter
By following Disney Institute on Twitter, professional development is kept top of mind through meaningful tips and tools. Read Article
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