Thoughts on Leadership

Thoughts on Leadership

Doug Crane is the Director of the Palm Beach County Library System. He shares his musings on productivity, libraries, and leadership at his website: www.efficientlibrarian.com Doug: How did the three of you meet? Barbara: In the education department at The Walt Disney...
How To Lead Like Santa

How To Lead Like Santa

How to Lead Like Santa Yes. This sounds silly but hear me out. Years ago, when I put on the mantle, I expected that being a “Santa Helper” would be incredibly fun. And it was. Riding the float in a parade with thousands of people cheering for you is intoxicating. I...
Do It Before You Are Ready

Do It Before You Are Ready

Do it before you’re ready. Walt Disney’s team had drawn the plans. They had trained the cast members. They had built the park. But opening day came, and they weren’t ready. There are countless stories that have been told and retold about what happened that day. Paint...
I don’t Know What I don’t Know – Pt.1

I don’t Know What I don’t Know – Pt.1

You are leading a project. A team member asks you a question to which you do not know the answer. In this scenario will you – Ignore the question Deflect by saying, “I am not the correct person to ask that question” Head off the question with, “You should be able to...
I Might Be A Cliché

I Might Be A Cliché

 I Might Be A Cliché Former Walt Disney Imagineering President, Marty Sklar, has shared that he was once told by George Lucas, “Don’t avoid the clichés, they’re clichés because they work.” Think about common clichés that we use all the time, such as “Better safe than...