“The Love Bank” – The Power of Customer Engagement

  “When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.” – Dalai Lama   During this past holiday season, Lynn and I were often delighted by the refreshing reports of random acts of kindness that … Read more

Dream Retreat – The Disney Way – Review

Review by Jeff Merhige, Executive Director, Joe C Davis YMCA Outdoor Center/Camp Widjiwagan YMCA of Middle Tennessee   “Dream, Believe, Dare and Do has been a guiding philosophy in our management since being introduced to it by Bill Capodagli and Lynn Jackson. Recently Bill came to Nashville and led a day retreat we title Dream … Read more

Disney’s Leadership Training and Development

It’s clear that companies continue to face challenges in talent management.  For some, the increase in job-hopping and the changing demographics of the workforce are disheartening, but Disney leaders continue to focus on training and developing their carefully selected Cast Members.  Many organizations turn their backs on young talent because they are convinced that these employees will … Read more

Train EVERYONE in The Disney Way!

I want to emphasize the importance of everyone being included in your organization’s training plans. Too many view training for just the upper echelons of the organization or a term that I despise – the “professionals.” That term implies that everyone else is not professional. Don’t you want your secretary to be a professional? Shouldn’t you … Read more

Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital – A Disney Way Success Story – National Hospital Week

From The Disney Way 3rd Edition: Dr. Claudia Hoyen, Director of Innovation, University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio: “By employing the principles learned from The Disney Way [training], we are working to tap into our largest resource: our patients, their families, and the thousands of caregivers and support staff.  Through them, we have found new ways to help … Read more

Local Government Must Become Customer-Centric!

Why should any local government entity be concerned with customer service? Responding to this question, a county official noted that his county has earned its reputation largely due to the people who live, visit, and do business with it. As such, it owes great service to visitors, residents, and employees. Besides, it’s just good business. … Read more