On May 31,

Ron Howard’s documentary film,

Jim Henson: Idea Man

premieres on Disney+.

I can’t recommend it highly enough.

Back in October 2023,

I was fortunate enough to see

a cut of the film

prior to any final touches

at a private screening with my husband,

Frank Oz—Jim’s longtime collaborator.

Even in its unfinished form,

Ron’s documentary

switched on every light in my soul.

After the screening, Frank commented:

“Ron did a magnificent job.

It’s the most accurate representation

of Jim’s creativity I’ve ever seen.”

Regardless of your role at work or in life,

I’m quite certain the experience

of watching this movie will inspire you

in ways you may not yet imagine.

I can’t wait to see it again.

Risk Forward & Create On,

P.S. As you may know, a number of years ago, I conceived and co-produced (with Frank) a documentary called Muppet Guys Talking. The focus of our film was on the leadership style of Jim Henson and how the culture he fostered (of collaboration, risk taking, playfulness and hard work) led to such innovative and iconic work. I’ve shared it with many leaders who are interested in creating a unique culture of high-performing teams.