Disney’s Leadership: It’s About the People (Part 1)
While working at Disneyland, a team of employees approached Walt Disney complaining, “The people keep walking on the grass in one area rather than using the sidewalk. It’s starting to wear the grass down. What should we do?” After a moment’s thought, Walt responded, “Put a sidewalk there.” I love Disneyland! My mom was living in the LA area when Disneyland was built. I loved watching her face light up with her stories of the fifty cent passes you could buy, “Back in the day.” Growing up in California, myself, I have some pretty fond memories of the park as well. I took my husband there once when we were first married and he told me he didn’t ever need to go back. I told him I could go every year! So, we started the tradition where I take my kids to Disneyland for a day when they turn ten years old. Best decision ever! Walt Disney has created a real life storybook. Every detail is meticulously thought of and implemented. The rides are perfectly timed and begin even befo...
