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We explore leadership lessons from Pixar's Toy Story in this episode of our Summer Movies series, examining how disruption and change affect team dynamics and leadership development.

• Teams typically go through four developmental stages: forming, storming, norming, and performing
• Disruption (like Buzz arriving) moves teams from norming back to storming - a necessary part of growth
• Leaders must avoid seeing talented newcomers as threats rather than assets
• The developmental leader framework shows four stages: enthusiastic beginner, disillusioned learner, capable but cautious performer, and self-reliant achiever
• Leadership development is cyclical - we go through these stages repeatedly with different skills and challenges
• Middle adults should consider if they've neglected personal growth while focusing on career development
• Being willing to become a beginner again in some area of life can foster growth and joy
• True leadership influence comes when focused on building others up, not just delivering "truth"
• The journey from potential to greatness often leads back to potential in new areas

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We examine the six Infinity Stones from Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War and extract powerful leadership lessons from each one that can help us become more effective, balanced leaders.

• The Power Stone demonstrates the difference between personality-driven leadership and team-centered leadership
• The Space Stone warns against taking up too much room in your organization out of insecurity rather than necessity
• The Reality Stone reveals how we must distinguish between changing realities and unchangeable truths in our leadership
• The Soul Stone challenges us to define our purpose beyond our position, considering all the relationships we impact
• The Time Stone teaches intentionality with our most valuable resource, showing how leaders must forecast and prioritize
• The Mind Stone illustrates the critical balance between knowledge and wisdom, especially in an AI-driven world

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We explore leadership lessons from Disney's The Lion King, examining how this iconic film portrays the journey from youth to mature leadership through Simba's story.

• The Circle of Life establishes leadership as a circle, not a ladder – emphasizing contribution over position
• Young Simba focuses on benefits of kingship without understanding responsibilities, similar to how young leaders approach new positions
• Confidence without competence leads to poor decisions, as shown in Simba's dangerous adventures
• Scar's "Be Prepared" leadership appeals to dissatisfaction rather than inspiring improvement
• Running from responsibility (Hakuna Matata) might feel like paradise but keeps us from our true purpose
• True leadership requires accepting both the glory and the weight of responsibility
• Our identity and leadership formation are shaped by who we allow to speak into our lives
• Sometimes we operate in our gifts (being a lion) while avoiding our assignment (being king)

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