"In my head, I was going to be an artist-I was painting, sculpting, and studying art with a bit of business on the side. I loved it, but I realized I didn't know what the hell I was going to do when I got out."
"The moment you say, 'I don't know,' is one of the most freeing, liberating, invigorating feelings you can have. More than that-people respond to it. They want to talk to you, give you advice, pull you in. You're not just empowering yourself, you're empowering the people around you."
Josh D'Amaro has been named CEO of Disney, taking over the $175 billion entertainment conglomerate. The 55-year-old spent nearly three decades climbing Disney's corporate ladder as chairman of Disney Experiences, overseeing theme parks, cruises, and consumer products. D'Amaro's career path was shaped by uncertainty rather than a predetermined plan. Originally intending to become a sculptor at Skidmore College, he reconsidered his future while welding a 12-foot sculpture at 2 a.m., questioning how he would support a family as an artist. He transferred to Georgetown University to pursue business administration. D'Amaro's leadership philosophy emphasizes admitting uncertainty and not pretending to have all answers, believing this approach empowers both himself and those around him.
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