A Summer of Questions – Page 4 – Disney Leadership Keynote Speaker

Unemployed, mind

Walt Disney Legacy card — Working hard is the DNA of the company Walt built. Now in 2026, i’m using that Disney DNA to be carefree in my unemployment.

What does it feel like to be unemployed?

For starters, context…

Unemployed means retired.

It feels great to be ‘unemployed’.

Yee-ha!

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Carefree, mind

Disney executive speakers — To say i have a treasure trove of Disney insight, history, and insider knowledge is such an understatement. Erin Wallace replaced Lee Cockerell as Executive VP, when Lee retired on July 28, 2006. Erin’s soundbite for the Disney Leader Basics was Know, Manage, Teach. Teaching The Disney Way is how i’ve made a living since 1999. Starting 2026, no more ‘making a living’.

When in your final life-season, did you believe you were living a carefree life?

Wow!

Now there’s a personal question.

My first thought, “i can’t remember.”

Second thought, “It’s now my burning desire to chase it.”

Blessed beyond measure to make it to 67, be married for 43 years, have a 20-something son, no bills, recently retired, fixed-income, decent rainy-day fund.

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Grace, mind

upside down car from accident — Upside down car from 2024 accident on Montana’s Highway 2 between West Glacier and Essex. Grace is the Mom and child (or a potential second vehicle that) did not suffer injury or death. Had just flown all day to Glacier and driving to Swiftcurrent before dark.

What is Grace?

Unearned, undeserved goodness.

And then there’s the grace we can bestow on others (and ourselves).

For example, Grace is knowing how many things don’t need my commentary.

With others.

With myself.

Ps. jeff, you’re welcome, and good luck.

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Smiling Jesus, mind

smiling Jesus painting — This made my week.

What makes Jesus smile?

Gotta say, this is beyond my understanding.

But if pressed to share some ideas…

Love…

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July 1, 2026, mind

Garden state parkway sign — Heading East, then South. Sometimes my patience ‘heads South’ when i don’t (never) want it to.

What’s one thing that’s surprised you about summer 2026?

How my patience seems to be more easily tested at this life-stage. Would have thought all my mental control would make it nearly impossible to get rattled by any number of things.

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