Kathy Mangum: A 42 Year Career of Creative Collaborations
from Dream Chasing
"The creative process is not going from point A to point B. You go to point A, you take a U-turn, you do some curlicues, and then point B might be off in the distance." BobWeis.com Buy the book Dream Chasing Episode Chapters [03:08] Deciding when to retire after a 42 year career [04:59] The people and experiences that remain [09:02] Bringing her skills to an arts organization [11:29] Learning patience with creative work [16:59] Speaking up for a Cars Land scene [21:08] Kathy's regret about Splash Mountain [24:17] Returning to the work she loved [30:08] How a strong idea changes the room When I think about Kathy Mangum's 42 years at Disney I think about the attractions she helped bring to life. Even moe than that, I think about the people she collaborated with to bring the ideas to life. Kathy helped build teams where people could do their best work, and she remembers how much those people gave her in return. In the final part of our conversation, Kathy tells me why she kept moving her retirement date three months at a time. There were many things about creative work that she loved. We talk about the moments when she knew to speak up, and a decision she wishes she had challenged. It's an honest look at the things that stay with you after a long, notable career. There is work you're proud of, choices you'll still think about, and the people who were there for all of it. Kathy's story should be recognized beyond the list of attractions she had a hand in. She was someone that made sure to make room for other people to do remarkable work.
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