Animation Quote by Chris Buck
“Luckily, I went to school at CalArts, and then ended up here at Disney, starting in the Animation Building and working my way up. I started as an animator, and then did character designing and storyboarding, and eventually, directing.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Disney Leadership Forum, 2018
Starting at entry level and diversifying skills leads to leadership opportunities.
In simple terms: Grow through varied experiences.
Key Takeaway
Seek varied roles to advance.
Themes
career progression
skill diversification
leadership
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
advisory
motivational
When to use this quote
- animation career
- career pivots
- team leadership
- creative projects
Key Concepts
learning
adaptability
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- Which skill will you develop next?
- How can you balance depth and breadth?
A Different Perspective
Specialization may be overlooked.
