Unlearning Toy Story

Send us Fan MailWe 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 areasLike, share, and subscribe to be part of our community and invite others who are growth-minded leaders seeking more freedom in their lives and leadership.