Walt possessed many leadership qualities such as perseverance, optimism, and innovation. He also was a risk taker. He faced many challenges throughout his career, but Walt could not be swayed from his ideas.

Throughout the process of creating "Snow White," Walt faced many challenges. He was running very low on money after investing everything had into the production. Walt's wife, family, and friends begged him to quit, but he was persistent. Walt took a big risk because he did not know if it would turn into the success that it did.