Former Disney Exec Jim MacPhee Releases Leadership Book
Move over Bob Iger, another Disney Exec has just penned a book brimming with helpful leadership strategies. Jim MacPhee was a former COO/SVP of Operations at Walt Disney World, in Orlando, Florida. The book details the life and leadership philosophies that MacPhee has developed over a 43-year career with the Walt Disney Company.
The book is aptly titled, Engage, Inspire Lead: Riding the Waves of Life and Leadership from a 43-Year Career with the Walt Disney Company. The book has been published by BrightRay Publishing. Its out NOW on both paperback and hardcover. You’ll find it at Amazon here.
Jim was a pivotal force in driving innovation and transformation during his time at Disney. He led Operations at Walt Disney World, was involved in four domestic park openings, was part of the original team responsible for MyMagic+ and more! MacPhee was also a visible presence when Walt Disney World opened after its closure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Above you can even see an image of Jim with our very own MickeyBloggers Greg and Elyssa at Disney during the holiday season 2020.
Below is a first look at the dust jacket for Jim’s new book! .
“Relationships define both your personal life and individual leadership more than anyone would imagine. Life is made up of our relationships with others, and that carries into the workplace. You won’t be able to get the best out of people unless you build commitment with them by connecting on an authentic level first.”
-Jim MacPhee
In the book, Jim lays out his life at work and play culminating with the principals and beliefs that guided him through is many years in leadership. This couldn’t be more relevant. You’ve no doubt seen the constant news stories about the workforce being in a massive state of transition. A frequent talking point is lack of worker retention, motivation and inspiration. Jim’s solution outlined in Engage, Inspire, Lead, is centered on the importance of relationships. If you want to inspire teams and create commitment then you have to start by establishing authentic relationships with employees first.
Jim’s philosophy is that in all of life relationship matter which is the core of inspirational leadership.
As we previously mentioned here at MickeyBlog McPhee received a coveted window on Main Street USA which is a very special honor given to those who have major contribution to the Walt Disney Company. Since retiring Jim has been spending more time with his family and helping other organizations as a consultant.
“I can not imagine anyone more qualified to write a book entitled Engage, Inspire, and Lead! I had the privilege of watching Jim do all of those for many years. He is a gifted leader and an extraordinary human being. So many people want the answer to the question, “How Does Disney do it?” My answer is that the “magic” is the result of a very special brand of leadership…the kind of leadership that Jim role modeled every day of his career.”
-Meg Crofton, former President of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, US and France
Don’t miss your chance to pick up Jim’s book now!
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