Leadership: Walt Disney

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Walt Disney: Imaginative Leader Jeremy Turner MGT2200 Harrison College History is full of amazing leaders that have had enormous impacts on almost everyone's lives. There is one man that stands out among others, Walt Disney. Disney worked his hardest to make his dreams come true. He is a man of true genius and "[t]he combination of Disney's desire to try new techniques and his striving to make a better product set him apart from most other animators" (Nardo 25). The name Walt Disney evokes imagines of talking mice, beautiful princesses, and regal castles. No one could forget classics like Mickey Mouse, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, or recent classics like the Little Mermaid, Toy Story and many more, all created by either Walt Disney himself or the Disney Company. "He created a cast of memorable animated and live-action characters that have been forever associated with the Disney name" (Nardo 10). Walt Disney revolutionized the entertainment industry by adding realistic elements to his numerous cartoons, movies, and vacation destinations. From his modest mid-western upbringing to becoming a pioneer in animation and family entertainment, Walt Disney has changed the way families have fun together and proved that when you wish upon a star and add in a little effort, your dreams really do come true. However, Disney’s successes were not achieved all alone. As a masterful leader, Walt Disney organized a team creative thinkers, knowledgeable business moguls and artisans to help him achieve his dreams. Disney was an innovative and creative leader, He was also a risk taker. He always strived for excellence. In 1936, Walt Disney, built an enterprise in Los Angeles, California and hired a 700 highly skilled artistic employees. As a leader , Disney demanded the most creative innovative thinkers, creators and artisans. He required that his staff be
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