Action Quote by Warren G. Bennis
“Walt Disney, of all people, did a good job of describing his own netony. "People who have worked with me say I am 'innocence in action,'" he wrote. "They say I have the innocence and unselfconsciousness of a child. Maybe I have. I still look at the world with uncontaminated wonder."”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Leadership Challenge by James M. Kouzes & Barry Z. Posner, 1987
Disney is portrayed as maintaining childlike wonder and innocence despite fame, suggesting that a pure, curious perspective can persist in adulthood.
In simple terms: Disney kept childlike curiosity and innocence.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate wonder and stay open‑minded.
Themes
creativity
humility
perspective
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership talks
- personal development
- creative work
- parenting
- mental health
Key Concepts
innocence
unselfconsciousness
wonder
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you preserve wonder in daily life?
- What habits help you stay curious?
A Different Perspective
Even successful people may struggle to retain innocence under pressure.
![“When you think about Walt [Disney]'s life, I don't know of anybody on Earth over the last hundred years who has touched as many people as he did. He's touched every nation on Earth.” quote by Pat Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/043/pat-williams-22657_disney_when-you-think-about-walt-disney-s-life_250534.jpg)
![“You need that same creative force that exists in a building like Disney [Walt Disney Concert Hall] to actually tackle that most prosaic of problems.” quote by William McDonough](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a98/william-mcdonough-10055_building_you-need-that-same-creative-force-that-e_157070.jpg)
