Meta Performance™ Moment #20: Why Emotional IMPACT, Not Output, Is the True Mark of Great Leadership
Beyond High Performance · 2025-05-20 · 4 min
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In these ‘Moment’ episodes, we highlight some of the most powerful insights from past conversations on Beyond High Performance. METAPERFORMANCE SHOW | What if the best leaders don’t obsess over the work, but over how it lands? In this Meta Performance™ Show Moment, host Jason Jaggard is joined by Disney Legend Floyd Norman and celebrated illustrator Adrienne Brown to unpack a bold idea passed down from Walt Disney himself: “Don’t watch the movie. Watch the audience.” Floyd shares personal stories from his decades at Disney—reminding us that unforgettable work doesn’t just entertain, it transforms. From the glow on a child’s face during Bambi to the laughter of grandparents in a dark theater, he reveals how legacy is built not by chasing perfection, but by paying attention to the emotional wake your work leaves behind. This isn’t about cartoons. It’s about culture. Influence. Leadership that outlasts your title.