Category Archives: Infectious

When there’s a smile in your heart

Posted on May 25, 2013 by David

Your eyes can hear it. Read it again. The title first, then the first line. I mixed them up on purpose. You see, when you smile with your heart everyone knows it. It’s genuine. And infectious. Tweet

Posted in Impactful, Infectious, Smile | 3 Comments

Is inspiration dead?

Posted on December 8, 2012 by David

Well, I thought it was. And then I saw her. She hollered my name across the room. That made me smile. She came out from behind the counter with her arms spread wide, her smile wider. And that almost made … Continue reading →

Posted in Best Of, Cast Member, Exceed Expectations, Infectious, Inspiration, Smile, Walt Disney World | 6 Comments

One chance meeting

Posted on November 15, 2011 by David

Some guy named jeff. Two years ago today, I met the other face in the picture above. At the time, I had no idea how it would affect my life going forward. He was quietly funny (still is). He made … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversary, Encouragement, Excellence, Grateful, Guestology, Hard Work, Imperfect, Infectious, Inspiration, It's All About the Customer, Jeff Noel, Leadership, Love Your Job, Mentor, Motivation, Passion, Relationship, Serve, Thank you, Walt Disney World | 7 Comments

Happy Birthday, Mr. Inspiration

Posted on June 8, 2011 by David

“It’s All About The Customer” is only 19 months old. This whole journey started many years ago. But the most recent leg of that journey has been greatly influenced by a man with a vision. But he’s not just any … Continue reading →

Posted in 5-a-day-blogger, Cast Member, Difference, Disney Institute, Disney's Approach to Leadership Excellence, Excellence, Fortune 100, Impactful, Infectious, Insane, Inspiration, Jeff Noel, Leadership, Milestones, Organization, Passion, Principles, Professional, Purpose, Relationship, Remarkable, Service, Sincerity, Thank you, Walt Disney World | 5 Comments

It was a simple gesture

Posted on September 24, 2010 by David

We went to his office. He actually came in late that day. As it turned out he was working from home that morning. It was a nice day to be at the office. Lots of folks milling around. Busy, busy, … Continue reading →

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