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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Pixar’s Up

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The 2009 film Up is a Disney Pixar feature-length animated movie that will warm the hearts of even the most curmudgeon. Up tells the story of 78-year-old Carl Fredricksen (Edward ‘Ed’ Asner) and his grief over losing the love of his life, Ellie (whose name is based on the film’s director Pete Docter’s daughter, Elie Docter). They had big dreams to travel the world, live at Paradise Falls, and have the greatest adventures of all time.

Sadly, things got in the way of their adventures. One thing after the other caused them to break into their travel fund and put that dream on hold. Ellie eventually passes away, and Carl becomes a grumpy old man.

An old man, young boy, dog are holding onto a rope connected to a floating house. The house is floating because of balloons and there's a colorful bird sitting on the house  Read more...

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Toy Story 4

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Toy Story has been a favorite movie of mine for as long as I can remember. Watching the story of toys come to life reminds me of childhood and how I used to play with toys. I’m sure I imagine I used to think my toys could come to life when I wasn’t around. I mean, what kid didn’t?

Toys from Toy Story 4. Includes Buzz, Woody, Bo Peep, Gabby Gabby, and others

This is part of the charm of the Toy Story movies. The story is relatable to every child and child-at-heart. But that’s not the only thing that makes Toy Story great.

The Toy Story cast is amazing. The cast of Toy Story 4 includes the returning voice actors:

Michigan native Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear

Tom Hanks as the cowboy Woody

Annie Potts as Bo Peep

Joan Cusack as Jessie

Wallace Shawn as Rex

John Ratzenberger as Hamm

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Quotes And Leadership Lessons From Incredibles 2

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Almost 14 years ago, the original Incredibles movie released. Audiences were captivated by the adventures of Bob Parr/Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson – He’s not a Coach any longer but a superhero father), Helen Parr/Elastigirl (Holly Hunter), Violet Parr (Sarah Vowell), Dashiell “Dash” Parr (Huck Milner), Jack-Jack Parr (Eli Fucile), and Lucius Best/Frozone (Samuel L. Jackson).

While it’s been a long time coming, the Incredibles returned to movie theaters this past weekend. And the wait was worth it.

Leadership Lessons From Incredibles 2

The theater Pam and I were in erupted with laughter. Little kids yelped in fear. Parents roared and cheered for the good guys. Incredibles 2 was a hit.

Incredibles 2 provides the viewer with great entertainment. Incredibles 2 is also filled with great leadership lessons.

Let’s take a look at the leadership lessons in Incredibles 2 and what they mean for you.

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Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Olaf’s Frozen Adventure

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Olaf’s Frozen Adventure is a Pixar short shown before the Pixar film Coco (Leadership lessons from Coco). Olaf’s Frozen Adventure takes place in the Frozen universe and sees the return of Elsa (Idina Menzel), Anna (Kristen Bell), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), and, of course, Olaf (Josh Gad).

The film is set in the kingdom of Arendelle, where Frozen took place. Anna, Elsa, and Olaf planned a surprise dinner for the citizens of Arendelle but things go awry when the villagers leave after the ringing of the Yule Bell and leave the dinner unattended.

Quotes leadership lessons from Olaf's Frozen Adventure

Anna and Elsa then realize they have no Christmas family traditions of their own. Olaf decides to set out to find family traditions Anna and Elsa could adopt as their own.

We watch as Olaf and the reindeer Sven go door to door asking the citizens of Arendelle what their family traditions are.  Read more...

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Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Coco

A Reel Leadership Article

Coco is the latest Disney/Pixar animated movie. Coco tells the story of a young boy, Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), who longs to be a musician. Except his family has a ban on music.

This leads Miguel to the land of the dead. There, he discovers there’s more to his family history than he could ever have imagined.

Leadership lessons and quotes from Pixar's Coco

The visuals in Coco are stunning. The story is engaging. And the leadership lessons in Coco are plentiful.

Today, we’re going to take a look at the leadership lessons found in Coco and what they mean to you and your leadership.

 

Caution: Coco spoilers below

Leadership Lessons And Quotes From Coco

1. Be careful what you chase after:

Miguel’s great-great-grandfather was a musician. He left the family to become famous.

Be careful what you chase after – Leadership lessons from Coco

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