Message from Chef Gusteau
WELCOME TO THIS MAGIC MONDAY MOMENT
Kicking off your week with some thoughts around a favorite Disney quote (because in my world - Disney is life!).
original message date: 09/30/24
Happy Monday!
As I work with my clients – there seems to be this universal truth:
→ Each one of us has potential to do practically anything, and
→ Each one of us has some sort of fear that bubbles up and holds us back
In the 2007 Disney/Pixar film, Ratatouille – the passionate aspiring chef, Remy - lights up when he hears Chef Gusteau say this:
In both life and leadership, this quote signifies that potential exists in everyone….yet ‘greatness’ (which can be defined in many ways) will most likely come to those who dare to push past their fears.
Just like in a kitchen, where anyone can learn the basics of cooking, anyone can acquire skills and knowledge in pretty much anything.
✨ You want to be a best-selling author? You can learn the techniques to do that.
✨ You want to be the next Vice President of your department? You can learn the business acumen that is necessary.
✨ You want to start your own business? You can learn the skills and systems that will get the business off the ground.
But it’s the courage to experiment, fail, and try again that leads to the results you most want.
I want to be clear – when I think of ‘fearless’ people - - I do not think that these are people who just don’t know fear. I don’t think there is such a human. However, fearless leaders are those who feel the fear – and move forward anyway with awareness, acknowledgement and grace. They embrace challenges, take risks, and have their own backs.
Whether you're leading a team, pursuing a personal passion, or taking a leap into the unknown, the real magic happens when you refuse to let fear hold you back.
Greatness requires boldness. It’s about stepping out of your comfort zone, embracing new experiences, and believing in possibilities beyond what you can see.
This week – celebrate your potential, acknowledge your fears and then answer the question: what bold step will I take today to move closer to greatness?
Wishing you a wonderful week. You've got this!
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