Today, Disney announced that Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress at Magic Kingdom is getting a major update. And because the internet is the internet, some fans responded with the emotional stability of a church business meeting where someone proposes moving the...
what pastors can learn from steve jobs without becoming steve jobs. (part one.)
There's a reason the "Steve Jobs elevator" stories won't die: they're the perfect cocktail of power + unpredictability + a clock that's literally counting down floors. ...
Last night was the annual Met Gala in New York City.
Now, let me say this right up front: I am wildly unqualified to discuss celebrity fashion. I know what I like. I know what looks expensive. And I know...
Tim Cook is stepping out of Apple’s CEO role after 15 years in the big chair, with John Ternus set to take over this September. It marks the end of a massive era for Apple, and the beginning of...
the disney leadership myth that's wrecking your church (part five.)
To make this parallel more concrete, let’s look at a few ways the Disney model applies to church leadership:
Example 1: Building a New Facility
A lead pastor may envision a new...
Coachella didn't start as the influencer Olympics. It started as a borderline financial mistake.
In 1999, promoters from Goldenvoice launched the first festival in Indio, California. Tickets were cheap. The lineup was legit. The vibe was cool, and they still...
the disney leadership myth that's wrecking your church (part four.)
1. Vision Needs Structure
Without Roy, Walt’s dreams would have remained sketches in a notebook. Without Walt, Roy would have had nothing to finance or manage. Vision requires structure, and structure...
The series to follow explores the unique dynamic between Walt and Roy Disney, examines why it worked, and draws lessons for how pastors can model their leadership in the same way.
the disney leadership myth that's wrecking your church (part three.)
Walt...
The series to follow explores the unique dynamic between Walt and Roy Disney, examines why it worked, and draws lessons for how pastors can model their leadership in the same way.
the disney leadership myth that's wrecking your church (part two.)
The...
In honor of the Opening Day of baseball season (which should be a national holiday, beeteedubs), let's talk about how baseball and church fight the same battle.
We love the story. We love the tradition. We love the way it...
