Disney’s stock is way up in the last six months (nearly 50%). I’m intrigued with the brief explanation of why from the President of Disney. I think there is a lot to chew on here as it relates to 1) Innovation of product, brand and technology. 2) Vision for new markets and unknown territory 3) Commitment to reaching new customers. 4) Not compromising on mission and values. 5) Risking for growth and not settling for status-quo. 6) Being aggressive and finding new opportunities. 7) Sharing vision and moving forward with the power of story?

“Our performance again shows the value of our relentless focus on three core strategic priorities: creating great entertainment; using new technology to enhance the quality and reach of that entertainment; and growing our businesses in promising international markets. Nothing epitomizes our commitment to quality, creativity and future growth like the recently christened cruise ship, the Disney Dream. The Dream demonstrates how we successfully build on our legacy of great storytelling, technological innovation and first-rate service to create a truly amazing guest experience as only we can. The impact on bookings for the entire fleet has been tremendous.”

There is a lot to take from Disney’s approach during a time where there is a lot of anxiety, uncertainty and fear. if you lead a business, Non-Profit or Church, then what is Disney doing that inspires you?