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No one person can take credit for the success of a motion picture. It's strictly a team effort. From the time the story is written to the time the final release print comes off the printer, hundreds of people are involved - each one doing a job - each job contributing to the final product. And - if the picture wins an award, the feeling of satisfaction... can rightfully be shared by each and everyone.

Walt Disney#127

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Success in complex projects stems from collective team effort, not individuals.
In plain terms
Teams create success together.
What can you take from it?
Credit belongs to the whole team.

Where it applies

  • business projects
  • film production
  • organizational goals

Putting it to work

  • share credit
  • build teams

Questions to consider

  • Who contributes to your success?
  • How do you share credit?

Another view

Individual contributions vary in impact.

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