SuperDisneyMagicStory ExtraMaryDocious

SuperDisneyMagicStory ExtraMaryDocious This weekend marks the return of one of the most beloved film characters of all time: Mary Poppins. Flying back onto the screen after 54 years, Mary Poppins Returns is a sequel to the 1964 Disney original Mary Poppins – a film that to this day is one of the most adored, acclaimed, and award-winning movies of all time.  It’s not very typical to see a sequel emerge a full 54 years after the original. But then again, Mary Poppins is not your [...]

2019-04-08T16:01:35+00:0014 December, 2018|Creativity, Crowdsourcing, Design Thinking, Innovation, Think Different|
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Real-Life Superheroes

Real-Life Superheroes During my time at Disney, I spent a lot of hours working with the Parks team. With six worldwide resorts and a dozen unique parks between them, it’s one of the most complex systems I have ever encountered in my entire career. But while the system is complex, the mission was simple: bring fantasies to life. This was especially true after Disney’s acquisition of Marvel in 2009. With a universe full of amazing stories and characters, we were tasked with not only bringing [...]

2019-04-08T15:54:32+00:0003 December, 2018|Consumer Experience, Creativity, Crowdsourcing, Design Thinking, Innovation, Think Different|
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Let’s Make Some Magic

Let’s Make Some Magic Magic, by definition, cannot be explained. It’s a sequence of events that, even when followed with a close eye, still leaves audiences mystified and mesmerized. Now, when we think of magic, we think of dark theatres, capes, and rabbits in oversized top hats. But the truth is, magic can be found nearly everywhere. Any time there is a staggering gap between what’s expected and what’s delivered – a gap so wide that it can’t be explained – you’re experiencing magic. That [...]

2019-04-08T15:44:42+00:0026 November, 2018|Consumer Experience, Creativity, Crowdsourcing, Design Thinking, Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Re-Expression, Think Different|
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Thanksgiving Turkeys, Presidential Pardons, & Overcoming Barriers

Thanksgiving Turkeys, Presidential Pardons, & Overcoming Barriers “Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right.” -Henry Ford   It’s the time of year when America is prepping for the feast to end all feasts: Thanksgiving. It’s a holiday built around family and traditions. Things like cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and of course, turkey! And while turkey sales skyrocket in November, there is one lucky bird who is guaranteed to make it through the season without ending up on the dinner [...]

2019-04-08T16:14:14+00:0021 November, 2018|Creativity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Think Different|
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Think Different

Think Different I believe everyone is creative. But unfortunately, it’s getting harder and harder to convince people that they’re creative. No matter how hard you may try, many people believe creativity is something you’re born with – that you either have it or you don’t. Why is this important? Because the world is changing unlike it ever has before. Of course, the world is always changing. But this time, it’s different. This time the changes are coming so fast, it’s nearly impossible to keep up. [...]

2019-04-08T16:19:01+00:0017 November, 2018|Consumer Experience, Creativity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Rapid Prototyping, Re-Expression, Think Different|
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Happy Birthday Mickey!

Happy Birthday Mickey! “I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.” – Walt Disney There’s a very special birthday this month (and no, it’s not yours truly). On November 18th, 2018, one of the world’s most iconic characters turns 90 years old. That character? The one and only Mickey Mouse! 90 years old! Mickey looks great for his age, wouldn’t you say? From a sketch of a mouse to a worldwide empire, The [...]

2019-04-08T15:23:16+00:0008 November, 2018|Creativity, Innovation|
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What’s In A Name

What's In A Name SuperCaliFragiListicExpiAliDocious. “Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious,” the power of this extraordinary word – and words in general – cannot be underestimated Take a minute to think about the power of words. In a world built on written and verbal communication, words are the lynchpin. Take for example: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." I don’t have to argue too hard that Neil Armstrong’s iconic phrase was significantly more impactful than: “Watch [...]

2019-01-11T20:15:19+00:0029 October, 2018|Consumer Experience, Creativity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Re-Expression, Think Different|
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Disrupt or Die: Why Legacy Brands Continue to Go Bankrupt

The future has finally caught up with Sears, who after 132 years in business, filed for bankruptcy this week. And while many are waxing poetic about the “good old days,” when their families could be found ordering everything from toys and tools to appliances and even houses from the iconic Sears Catalog, the fact remains: as a business, Sears was doomed. After years and years of ignoring the marketplace and failing to anticipate the changing needs of their customers, it was only a matter of time [...]

2019-04-08T15:07:38+00:0019 October, 2018|Creativity, Design Thinking, Innovation|
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Fireworks’ Final Kaboom!

Who hasn’t stood in awe under a glittering night sky dripping with colour and pattern, and felt transported into a state of wonder and nostalgia? Fireworks resonate deeply with people around the world as they continue to draw crowds into the tens of thousands and are looked upon with both fondness and excitement by children and adults alike. It may come as a surprise, then, to learn that fireworks could be extinct in the next decade. This is a perfect example of an industry that [...]

2019-04-08T16:29:56+00:0001 October, 2018|Consumer Experience, Creativity, Design Thinking, Innovation, Re-Expression, Think Different|
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8 Tips for Today’s Entrepreneurs

It happens frequently after my Workshops or Keynotes on Innovation & Creativity that entrepreneurs will seek me out in search of tangible tips to guide them as they begin to navigate the often stormy seas of entrepreneurship. I am always happy to support in any way that I can, and as such I make my top eight tips for today’s entrepreneurs available to everyone, and in no particular order:   #1. Do what you love - invariably your passion will translate to excellence in your [...]

2019-04-08T16:24:17+00:0006 September, 2018|Consumer Experience, Creativity, Crowdsourcing, Design Thinking, Innovation, Think Different|
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