Discover the three phases of leadership Walt Disney went through to become the wise leader we remember and discover how the leadership lessons he learned, and that Walt Disney World still follows, can improve the performance of your organization’s leaders.

In this illuminating session, Lenn Millbower, a 25-year Walt Disney World veteran, will share Walt Disney’s leadership journey. He will explain each of the three approaches, the situations appropriate for each and, more importantly, situations where each is not appropriate.

The formula leaders are expected to follow will be explained. So will the three leader expectations that determine promotions, raises, discipline, and, unfortunately sometimes, the termination of under-performing leaders. 

Finally, you will be able to compare your own organization’s leaders against the Disney model and action plan next steps for turning your organization’s Mickeys and Donalds into wise Mufasas who can lead the day.

Lenn Millbower, the Mouse Man™ and former Disney training leader and entertainment expert is the author of The Santa System: Ten Leader Lessons from the North Pole. In that analogy case study of Santa’s North Pole workshop, Lenn shares Santa’s methods for creating an extraordinary organization. At the North Pole, Lenn discovered a workshop driven by emotional purpose, outstanding leadership, and a continuous improvement focus. He also learned some fun facts, including the real story of Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Learn Santa’s secrets and you’ll love your success.