Jeffrey A. Barnes

How Do You Go from Dreaming to Doing?

Walt Disney never stopped dreaming about the future.

And neither should you!

Learn how you can use Walt Disney's final dream of EPOCT--the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow--to see your own dreams come true. In Beyond the Wisdom of Walt, Jeffrey A. Barnes challenges you to transform your life by applying the lessons that Walt Disney, Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and EPCOT teach us.

In the follow-up to his… Show more

How Do You Go from Dreaming to Doing?

Walt Disney never stopped dreaming about the future.

And neither should you!

Learn how you can use Walt Disney's final dream of EPOCT--the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow--to see your own dreams come true. In Beyond the Wisdom of Walt, Jeffrey A. Barnes challenges you to transform your life by applying the lessons that Walt Disney, Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and EPCOT teach us.

In the follow-up to his best-selling book, The Wisdom of Walt, Barnes takes us on a magical journey through the history of Disney in Florida beginning with Walt's decision to do a "sequel" to Disneyland. Learn how the parks continue to change and thrive today--and how you can too! Beyond the Wisdom of Walt is a story that teaches us how to create a vision for our dreams, cope with change, leave a lasting legacy, and so much more!

Whether you love Disney, Disneyland, or Walt Disniey World--or just need a little of the inspiration and insight that Walt Disney had--you will find a whole new world of magical possibilities for your own life within Beyond the Wisdom of Walt.

After reading this book, you'll want to start applying a little of that Disney magic to your life right away. Mickey Mouse Ears not required! Show less

Put Walt to Work for You!

How do you go from dreaming of a theme park to building one? Walt Disney laid the blueprint. Learn how he did it, and how his wisdom can guide you toward achieving the things that you dream of.

The experts told Walt it'd never work. A giant theme park, where parents and children could play together? Crazy! So Walt put all of his money into this crazy dream of his. He put his reputation on the line. Anyone else would have quit, discouraged and… Show more

Put Walt to Work for You!

How do you go from dreaming of a theme park to building one? Walt Disney laid the blueprint. Learn how he did it, and how his wisdom can guide you toward achieving the things that you dream of.

The experts told Walt it'd never work. A giant theme park, where parents and children could play together? Crazy! So Walt put all of his money into this crazy dream of his. He put his reputation on the line. Anyone else would have quit, discouraged and disillusioned, but Walt built Disneyland. How did he go from dreaming to doing? And how can you do the same, no matter what your goal?

In The Wisdom of Walt, Professor Jeffrey Barnes distills Walt Disney's vision, his knowledge, and his methods into a series of actionable lessons. Through historical vignettes about Disneyland, as well as plentiful examples and exercises, Barnes creates a framework through which you can apply Walt's wisdom to improve your career, your company, and your life. Learn to:

Listen to your "Walter ego" and start trusting yourself
Go "beyond the berm" with the secrets of Disneyland's success
Make a "Main Street impression" on everyone you meet
Create "E-ticket experiences" that keep them coming back for more
WITH THE WISDOM OF WALT, YOUR SUCCESS IS JUST A DREAM AWAY! Show less

Keep up with all of Jeff’s Disney-inspired leadership lessons, news, and travels as he shares the magic and wisdom of Walt.