Podcasts about time management magic

The secret to creating magic in our lives both personally and professionally is outstanding leadership; according to former Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World, Lee Cockerell. If you want to learn how to ultimately just be a good human being and lead a good life...you need to listen to this episode. Check out the highlights below for a glimpse of all the amazingness covered in this conversation with, in my opinion, a living legend.Episode Highlights:What outstanding leadership looks likeDifference between management & leadershipHow to live with integrity The importance of continuous learning and teachingHow to be a good coachHow to “burn the free fuel”- Appreciation, Recognition, Encouragement(ARE)How to respect, appreciate, & value everyone (RAVE)Why time management is most crucial skill to living a successful & happy life.How to live with more intention and the importance of reflecting on your lifeHow you're a product of the decisions you make every dayHow having a positive influence is more important than fame3 questions to ask ourselves often in life that will help us gain self awareness, keep us humble, and keep us in control of our lives.Lees fondest memories from DisneyLee Cockerell Bio:Retired Executive Vice President of Operations of the Walt Disney World Resort. Prior to his 16-year career with Disney, he spent 8 years with Hilton Hotels, and 17 years with Marriott International. Before entering the hospitality industry, he attended Oklahoma State University and enlisted in the United States Army. Lee has authored multiple titles, including Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, Time Management Magic and Career Magic. He's a popular keynote speaker around the globe and continues to speak and teach on behalf of the Disney Institute.Resources:LeeCockerell.comClick here to check out his booksCockerell Academy.comCreating Disney Magic PodcastLee on LinkedInContact:Interested in learning more about working with Jamie as your Coach?Click here to Book a complimentary Coaching Discovery Call!Visit her website: AllThingsLeadership.com Be sure to check out her blog!Email: JamieSmith@AllThingsLeadership.comConnect on FacebookConnect on LinkedInSuggestion/Question?Jamie would love to hear from you! Have a question you'd like answered or topic you'd like to hear her explore on this podcast? Email JamieSmith@AllThingsLeadership.comwith subject line "Suggestion".Interested in being a Guest on the show or a sponsor of the show? Book a Podcast Introductory Call with Jamie at your convenience using the link below. Click here to book a Podcast Introductory Call

Talk about making things happen!  As Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resorts, Lee Cockerell oversaw 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, and a lot more!  He created Disney Great Leader Strategies, which has now trained 7,000 leaders!  Now, he's turned his focus to speaking and writing on leadership.  His latest book is called Time-Management Magic. Get a dose of leadership wisdom on Lee's podcast, Creating Disney Magic: Lessons in Leadership, Management, and Customer Service!   Get our FREE 8-day course and uncover the work you'll love! 

SUBSCRIBE AND WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7M-1HG-oNEtpDPJffjRFw/featured _____________________ Tim Challies defines productivity as "effectively stewarding my gifts, talents, time, energy, and enthusiasm for the good of others and the glory of God." I've changed my thinking around productivity from something that serves me to more of a stewardship issue. God has entrusted us with gifts and skills and time and money and people, and if we are NOT productive with those things it shows poor stewardship. It's not just so you can get more done, check off more boxes on your to-do list, add more things to the list, and continue the dreaded cycle. It's so that you can be more active in the work God is doing and be a good steward of the gifts he has given us. _____________________ Recommended Resources: "Do More Better" by Tim Challies: https://www.amazon.com/Do-More-Better-Practical-Productivity/dp/1941114172 "High Impact Teams" by Lance Witt: https://www.amazon.com/High-Impact-Teams-Lance-Witt/dp/0801075688 "Time Management Magic" by Lee Cockerell: https://www.amazon.com/Time-Management-Magic-Surviving-Thriving/dp/1642793183

Daily Leadership Challenges and Tips We hope you enjoy these daily leadership tips and challenges. Our hope is that these tips and challenges will motivate you, make you think, provide you with actionable steps, bring your team together, make your team more productive and profitable, and generally keep you interested in continually learning about leadership, because leadership is a life-long learning process. This show is brought to you by The Current Leadership Coaching Team or CLC Team, and we offer a variety of ways for you to continually have leadership training and development. Our primary focus is on team leaders; specifically, leaders in the manufacturing industry who have multiple leaders they work with while leading their own teams both independently and in conjunction with other teams within the same organization (either at one large site or in separate locations). We have seen how different leaders within an organization can be leading their teams in vastly different ways, producing different results. We work to unify all of the leaders of an organization so that you have one big SUPERIOR Team, or a team that is Self-Aware, Unified, Persevering, Empowered, Relationally Safe, Intentional, Optimized, and Resourceful. The CLC Team accomplishes this is a variety of ways and by using various learning methods: 3 to 4-hour workshops (on-site or online) Online Leadership Community (weekly zoom calls that cover leadership topics) The Complete Leadership Development System Leadership Mastermind (online and annual event)  Our Current Online Community for Leaders is currently open! The monthly price is $47 a month and this includes one weekly “live” zoom call, full access to our leadership library of video courses, full access to all the replays of prior zoom calls, and a private community to connect with other leaders! To find out more and/or to join, please visit https://www.currentleadershipcoaching.com/offers/jiWzoLKJ or https://www.clcteam.com        For more information on the Current Mastermind Group, click on the following link: https://www.currentleadershipcoaching.com/currentmm   To get our FREE Guide and video that tells you the NUMBER ONE Hiring Question you should be asking in order to Hire the Right Person for the job Without Fear of getting a bad hire, click the following link: https://www.currentleadershipcoaching.com/hiringquestion   To get your FREE One-Page Goals Worksheet, visit https://www.currentleadershipcoaching.com/goals     Contact us: Paul Grau Jr. at Paul@clcteam.com Jennifer Grau at JenG@CLCTeam.com Please “Like” the CLC Team Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RunToYourChallenges   Join our brand new Facebook Group (Current Leadership Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/currentleadership    For fitness goals encouragement join the Facebook Group “Run To Your 500-Mile Challenge” at https://www.facebook.com/groups/848658552257806   Thanks for Listening and Have a Blessed Day!

Consultant, bestselling author, public speaker, that led a team of over 40,000 cast members. He was responsible for operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, shopping & entertainment village along with ESPN Sports, A retired executive VP of the Walt Disney World Resort. He spent 8 years with Hilton Hotels and 17 years with Marriott International. He teaches leadership, management, customer service from his life at Disney. Served as chairman of the board of Heart of Florida United Way and Board of Trustees Culinary Institute of America. What a small-town boy from Oklahoma had as his career path with no college degree which leads to a story on dropping out of speech class only to learn years later that he needed that experience. He explained what Bill Marriott has meant to his career, going from sharing hamburgers with his wife to becoming VP of food & beverage for all Marriott Hotels & Resort. Challenges of opening Disneyland Paris in 1990, leaving a job only for the money, and paying attention to pictures, magazines, and more to make a difference. RAVE acronym, Take 5, being open to change, Creating Disney Leader Strategies, and the word, Magic!Lee's Books- “Creating Magic”, Customer Rules, Career Magic, & Time Management Magic. (See Links)Learn about the Cockerell Academy, his podcast- Creating Disney, and the Main Street Leader. How far ahead in time was Walt Disney? Being Grandfather of the Year and is he more busy since retirement?Lee Cockerell Links:Official Website: https://www.leecockerell.com/Buy Lee's books here: https://www.leecockerell.com/books/Cockerell Academy: https://www.cockerellacademy.com/Creating Disney Podcast: https://www.leecockerell.com/podcast/ Before the Lights PodcastGet Extra 5 Bundles: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/shopHire Tommy to Speak: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/public-speakingBecome a BTL Member: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/supportBefore the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Amy Canale: https://amycanale.comSupport the show

Remembering a GREAT Interview with a REPEAT of Lee Cockerell Interview Today on the show, Ryan and Howie welcome an extraordinary guest to the show, Lee Cockerell. Lee is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort. As the Senior Operating Executive for then years Lee led a team of 40,000 cast members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shipping and entertainment village and the ESPN sports and recreation complex in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the world.  Lee has written four books, Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, Time Management Magic, and Creating Career Magic. All of which are packed full of golden nuggets that will be sure to inspire and encourage you to develop habits that will lead to a vast growth in your teaching or educational field. They can also be great sources for your students as they grow into their roles of leadership and future paths. One of Lee's major and lasting legacies was the creation of Disney Great Leader Strategies which was used to train and develop the 7000 leaders at Walt Disney World. Many of these strategies are shared in Lee's books mentioned above but today we are lucky enough to have him on the show and sharing his wisdom with us and how these strategies can help educators and students both achieve the greatness we are all capable of.  We know you are going to love today's show as we hear stories and lessons that Lee has learned over his wonderful career in customer service and leadership roles. Lee is a marvelous storyteller, would you expect anything else from a Disney rockstar, and very passionate about making a positive impact on the world he lives in. Lee is a man that does what he says he's going to do and shows time after time again that he lives by the advice he gives.

Wrapping up one year and moving into the next can get people thinking of things they want to change and improve. I have learned over the years that knowing how to set deadlines is a make-or-break strategy when it comes to being organized and getting things in your life done. In life, you get done what you want to do. If you desire to do more, you need to get organized. Often, we know what we need to do; we don't do it. It is easy, especially in our personal life, to fail to complete those things that no one knows you are working on. By setting deadlines and making sure you have time blocked off to work on them, you will give yourself space to complete them. You can be organized at work, but you need to be organized across your life. Deadlines help you to make sure you get what is important done. Set them. Meet them. When you do that, people trust you and want to work with you. Deadlines allow you to get it done. If you are looking at improving your time management skills, my Time Management Magic is available at cockerellacademy.com. If you are taking a vacation, let Magical Vacation Planners take care of all the pieces you don't want to handle. You can reach them at 407-442-2694. Resources Agents of Excellence

Lee Cockerell is the retired Exec VP of Walt Disney World. Lee has held management positions with Hilton for 8 years, Marriott for 17 years, and the Walt Disney Company for 16 years. He is the author of four books: Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, Time Management Magic and Career Magic. In this episode we chat about everything from how we met, life, farm living, his childhood growing up in Oklahoma, leadership, business, and much more. I have taken so much of what he has said since we met and implemented it into my business, and I hope you all enjoy our convo and take some tips away to use yourself, whether in your business or life!My linktree: https://linktr.ee/carolinemathiasLee's Website: https://www.leecockerell.comCheck out his books here: https://www.amazon.com/Lee-Cockerell/e/B001JRYUOKWork with Lee at Cockerell Academy: https://www.cockerellacademy.com/

We sit down with the legendary Lee Cockerell, the former Executive VP of Walt Disney World, to discuss his business methodologies, discipline, and a tattooed Cinderella!  Lee has held management positions with Hilton for 8 years, Marriott for 17 years, and the Walt Disney Company for 16 years. He is the author of four books: Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, Time Management Magic and Career Magic. Make sure you listen to this one!https://www.cockerellacademy.com/

Our guest today is with Disney Parks & Resorts legend, Lee Cockerell. In this episode, we focus on leadership, customer service, and time management,Lee Cockerell retired as the Executive Vice President of Operations for the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a position he held for ten years. His responsibilities encompassed a diverse mix of operations, which included 20 resort hotels with over 24,000 Guest rooms, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, 5 golf courses, a shopping village & nighttime entertainment complex (Downtown Disney, now Disney Springs), the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and the ancillary operations support functions. Leadership Lessons from Disney Legend Lee Cockerell1:02 The legendary Main Street windows and the story behind Lee’s window 5:35 The Main Street Diary - Lee’s consistent communication strategy with all Walt Disney World® cast members9:13 The 8-minute podcast 12:15 Disney’s Chain of Excellence & how you get results17:39 Talent is the name of the game 22:39 The behaviors and characteristics of successful leaders at Disney24:05 The leadership test and building complementary teams28:14 Lee’s Legacy - Disney Great Leader Strategies & Creating Magic 30:50 From what to how - implementing Disney Great Leader Strategies35:39 Leading through external pressures on the organization40:33 Lee’s top three leadership strategies 43:00 Balancing and managing your time45:50 Deciding what to delegate48:29 Rapid fire round------ADDITIONAL NOTESLee’s Book RecommendationsThe Effective Executive by Peter DruckerThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyGood to Great by Jim CollinsHaving Difficult Conversations by Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton and Sheila HeenLearn from LeeLeeCockerell.com Morning Time Magic time management plannerCockerell AcademyCreating Disney Magic podcastLee’s Books - Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, Time Management Magic and Career MagicConnect with LeeFacebookTwitterLinkedInOther References mentioned

“When in doubt, manage like a mother. Mother's don't care if you're happy, they care if you're successful. They have empathy and they have discipline, and they'll use both on you.” – Lee Cockerell On this episode of The Leadership Locker, author and Chief Learning Officer of Cockerell Academy, Lee Cockerell talks about responsibility vs. ability in leadership. Listen in as Rich and Lee discuss how a fear of failure can lead to success, the value of subtlety in leadership, and why you should manage like a mother. Lee also tells us the incredible story of how he went from being a waiter at the Washington Hilton to Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World. Lee Cockerell is the retired Exec VP of Walt Disney World. Lee has held management positions with Hilton for 8 years, Marriott for 17 years, and the Walt Disney Company for 16 years. He is the author of four books: Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, Time Management Magic and Career Magic. He is a popular speaker and seminar presenter around the world on Leadership, Management, and Customer Service. Lee and his wife, Priscilla, live in Orlando Florida. Here's how you can connect with Lee: Website: https://www.leecockerell.com/ (https://www.leecockerell.com/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecockerell/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecockerell/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createmagic/ (https://www.facebook.com/createmagic/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecockerell (https://twitter.com/leecockerell)    Connect with Rich: Website: http://www.richcardonamedia.com/ (www.richcardonamedia.com) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcardona/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcardona/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richcardona_/ (https://www.instagram.com/richcardona_/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richcardonamedia/ (https://www.facebook.com/richcardonamedia/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCardona (https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCardona)

“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said.”- Peter Drucker business philosopher. Automation has become our new “innovation” and consumers want something immediately which is why Amazon is the most profitable business in the world today, BUT, can Amazon provide a couch to you when you need somewhere to stay because your life is pivoting?? What would it be like if you could create buy-in with everyone you are meeting at a virtual or in-person event that creates opportunities ongoingly in your life and theirs? This episode with Dave Burlin will show you how!  Impactful moments of the show:  1. Letting people know America is open for business.  2. Where is was during post 9/11 and how going back to his roots refueled his purpose and passion for life.   3. Shifting your mindset on what relationships are for your life as an asset long-term vs a lead for immediate reward.   4. Dave's 6 Principles to #WHYNETWORKING:     1) Show-up     2) Serve BEFORE Sell     3) Share      4) Synergy     5) Smile     6) Shop Local  5. Dave's Three Golden Grenades to keep you moving forward in life:      1) Network is your net worth, continue to plant seeds     2) Time Management Magic      3) We become what we choose to learn.    6. Dave's top three books:  Start.:Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters. Do Over: Make Today the First Day of Your New Career   You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth  Here is how to connect with Dave Burlin, subscribe to his podcast and find ways to connect, grow, and scale alongside him:  Website Subscribe to Dave Means Business Podcast on iTunes here  Subscribe to Dave Means Business Podcast on Spotify here Show Sponsor: Gain access to your FREE 30-day trial to Audible with thousands of titles from podcasts, guided wellness programs, theatrical performances, A-list comedy, and exclusive Audible Originals you won't find anywhere else here: http://www.audibletrial.com/AMV Commercial: Ready to create relevance during uncertain times through deeper human connection? Check out Scott's upcoming 3-day LIVE virtual experience on October 2-4th, 2020 here.  Enter promo code: ambitious to recieve your 10% military discount.  Have feedback on the show? Feel free to provide it here along with any potential affiliate or corporate partnership inquiries: choffmann@vettrainingcoaching.com  

During the Coronavirus Pandemic, many businesses have had to shut down temporarily. As businesses begin to reopen, we have the opportunity to do it the right way.  Don't just open the doors and expect customers to return.  Approach reopening your business like it an entirely new product. Check everything carefully. Talk to your staff for ideas. Start calling customers and ask what concerns they have about reopening.  Customers are individuals and they may have different concerns. You may not be able to address all of them, but if you don't find out what your customers are concerned about you will not be able to address any of them.  As you prepare to reopen our business, customers and employees know everything you need to know before you open the doors again.   Don't reopen your business based on what you want. Open your business on what they want. Check all of your customer's concerns and consider how you have addressed them.  If you are uncertain, go in favor of the customer. In this case, when in doubt, go in favor of safety.  If you are interested in the Time Management Magic workshop being offered in the United Kingdom, you can find more information here. 

Lee Cockerell is the retired Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World. Consider what it takes to run the 4 world-famous theme parks plus all of the hotels, water parks, and other attractions.  Does it take magic to manage so much responsibility? Yes, it takes Time Management Magic.  Lee joins Morgan James Radio to talk about his book, Time Management Magic, and how authors can manage and control their time to help them create more content. 

How you manage your time is how you manage your reputation.  Nobody is born disorganized. It is a learned thing.  With discipline, you can do the right things when you are supposed to do them.  Time Management Magic is not just a book, it is a way of thinking.  Most of my career success can be attributed to 3 things; organization, time management, and persistence.  But you can't just focus on work, you need to keep your whole life under control. If you don't take the time to plan the life you want, you will spend a lot of time living the life you don't want.  My book, Time Management Magic will help you understand the things in your life you should be working on. Your reputation is at stake.   

Today on the show, Ryan and Howie welcome an extraordinary guest to the show, Lee Cockerell. Lee is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort. As the Senior Operating Executive for then years Lee led a team of 40,000 cast members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shipping and entertainment village and the ESPN sports and recreation complex in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the world.  Lee has written four books, Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, Time Management Magic, and Creating Career Magic. All of which are packed full of golden nuggets that will be sure to inspire and encourage you to develop habits that will lead to a vast growth in your teaching or educational field. They can also be great sources for your students as they grow into their roles of leadership and future paths. One of Lee’s major and lasting legacies was the creation of Disney Great Leader Strategies which was used to train and develop the 7000 leaders at Walt Disney World. Many of these strategies are shared in Lee’s books mentioned above but today we are lucky enough to have him on the show and sharing his wisdom with us and how these strategies can help educators and students both achieve the greatness we are all capable of.  We know you are going to love today’s show as we hear stories and lessons that Lee has learned over his wonderful career in customer service and leadership roles. Lee is a marvelous storyteller, would you expect anything else from a Disney rockstar, and very passionate about making a positive impact on the world he lives in. Lee is a man that does what he says he’s going to do and shows time after time again that he lives by the advice he gives.  

If you want to have success, be healthy, and happy, one of the most important things you can do is learn how to manage your time.  In this episode, we look and four insights to help you understand time and the impact it can have on your life.  It doesn't matter what you know if you can't get the job done.  Knowledge is useless unless you can execute on what you know.  People don't know you are disorganized they just think you don't care.  If you don't get back to people, or do what you say you are going to do, people will fill in the blanks. And they won't realize you have trouble managing your time. They will think you don't care. Or they aren't important.  Time is not on your side. When you are young, life goes by slowly. But don't be lulled into thinking there is plenty of time.  You spend money and you spend time but you will never get your time back.  Money comes and goes. And you can get it back. But the way you spend your time will impact the rest of your life. Do you get as much value in your time as you do in your money? Most people don't and go bankrupt in their time.  If you are in the United Kingdom, join my friends at Managing Multi-Units for a Time Management Magic seminar May 16th in London and May 17th in Manchester. You can get more information here. Use the code magictime for a special discount. 

Lee Cockerell is the retired Executive Vice President of Walt Disney World. Lee has held management positions with Hilton for 8 years, Marriott for 17 years, and the Walt Disney Company for 16 years. He is the author of four books: Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, Time Management Magic and Career Magic. He is a popular speaker and seminar presenter around the world on Leadership, Management, and Customer Service. Lee and his wife, Priscilla, live in Orlando Florida. I am so honored and excited to share this podcast with you! We focused on the subject of mental health/illness. Lee, being a successful businessman has inspired me in many ways due to running over 44,000 employees at Disney World while battling depression and anxiety for a season. This podcast is going to teach you how you can be successful AND take care of yourself at the same time. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/autumntomlinson/support

Brandon and Jerry talk with podcast producer Jody Maberry as he reflects on how working with Lee Cockerell to produce the podcast Creating Disney Magic changed his life. Meeting Lee CockerellReaching out to Lee Cockerell may have been the biggest leap of faith Jody Maberry had taken early in his podcaster career. At the time, Jody was finding traction and success with the Park Leaders Show influencing park rangers to improve how they led in our nation’s parks. He served as a co-host on the Starve the Doubts podcast for a few episodes, and left shortly after a Nutella incident. That’s when he decided to go for it.The Disney way of doing business and customer service fascinated Jody. Lee Cockerell had just gone into retirement after many years serving as a Walt Disney World executive. Lee is the man who opened Disneyland Paris and implemented many changes we see today in how Walt Disney Resorts are operated.In our episode this week, you’ll hear about how Jody reached out to Lee, and the surprising discussion that ultimately led to the start of the popular podcast called Creating Disney Magic which focuses on success in your personal career and delivering top notch customer service.How Creating Disney Magic Opened DoorsAs Creating Disney Magic gained momentum, both Lee Cockerell and Jody Maberry experienced doors opening for them they could not imagine. The world craved learning about Walt Disney leadership philosophies and practices.Lee and Jody have expanded the reach of Creating Disney Magic to include speaking engagements that now include Jody on the stage!Books have been published under the banner of the show such as Time Management Magic, which helps readers apply the skills used by Lee Cockerell to make the most out of a day. Jody Maberry is the narrator for the audio version of Time Management Magic.A spinoff show recently launched with Jody Maberry working alongside Lee’s son, Dan Cockerell. Dan is another former Walt Disney leader sharing his insights on the Disney way of leadership. That show is called Come Rain or Shine with Dan Cockerell. The title is derived from how Dan’s executive assistant was empowered to kick him out of his office rain or shine every day so he could connect with Disney Cast Members. The latest show from Jody Maberry is a joint venture with another former Disney leader, Jeff Noel who enjoyed a 30-year career with Walt Disney Company. That show is called If Disney Ran Your Life applying Walt Disney leadership principles to your personal life. It’s about how to create Disney magic in your own life!About Jody MaberryJody Maberry (aka Sugar Jay)Jody Maberry is a marketing consultant, copywriter, and customer experience strategist, known as the Business Ranger. He spent several years as a park ranger, studying the reasons why parks are some of America’s favorite places. As a park ranger, he was deliberate about helping people create a story worth telling. Jody now helps businesses and individuals gain an outside perspective.He is the host or producer of eight active podcasts and runs a profitable business in the podcasting space. Jody’s work helps others brand, package, and deliver their message to a world that needs to hear it.Jody’s most notable work in podcasting include “The Jody Maberry Show” where he shares insights on branding, customer service, and on being a small business owner, and “Creating Disney Magic” which focuses on the career and customer service wisdom of former Walt Disney World and Marriott Hotels executive Lee Cockerell.Links and ResourcesListen to the original appearance by Jody Maberry on the show, BtR 027Listen to our interview with Lee Cockerell, BtR 072Listen to our interview with Dan Cockerell, BtR 147Listen to Creating Disney Magic with Lee Cockerell (Apple Podcasts, Stitcher)Listen to Come Rain or Shine with Dan Cockerell (Apple Podcasts, Stitcher)

Lee Cockerell is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort. "As the Senior Operating Executive for ten years Lee led a team of 40,000 Cast Members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, four theme parks, two water parks, a shopping & entertainment village and the ESPN sports and recreation complex in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the world.   "One of Lee's major and lasting legacies was the creation of Disney Great Leader Strategies which was used to train and develop the 7,000 leaders at Walt Disney World. Lee has held various executive positions in the hospitality and entertainment business with Hilton Hotels for 8 years and the Marriott Corporation for 17 years before joining Disney in 1990 to open the Disneyland Paris project. He is the author of several best-selling books including Creating Magic, The Customer Rules and Time Management Magic. Mentioned In This Episode: Smart Pizza Marketing Mastermind Smart Pizza Marketing Email (the best email) SPM Marketing Platform SPM Marketing For Restaurant Facebook Group Thanks For Listening Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode. I hope that you have found it to be valuable. If you have a question or comment you can email at Bruce@smartpizzamarketing.com  Like us on Facebook too for updates and interesting marketing articles Leave us a quick Review  If you did find this information valuable it would be awesome if you could share it using the social media buttons on the side of the post. Also, please leave a quick review on Itunes or Stitcher… would really help

In this episode, I sit down with former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort, Lee Cockerell, as he walks us through his journey of being farm boy and college drop-out to becoming a leader of 40,000 cast members at Disney. Lee goes on to share his strong stance on time-blocking and routines, the tools he uses to stay organized, and why he is adept at technology but continues to use a paper planner. We also discuss the agreement Lee had in place that consistently kept him up to date on his people, processes, projects, and profits, the meaningful habit he learned during a time management seminar in 1980 that he still uses today, the number one problem business owners unknowingly have, and how his fear of failure sparks his curiosity and inspires him to learn every day. This was an awesome discussion with Lee I hope you enjoy. Now let’s get to the straight talk! What You’ll Discover In This Episode: Mickey-Approved Time Management Methods That Never Fail Daily Rituals Lee Kept While Running Disney The Meaning Behind “Touch Your People Before You Touch Your Work” What You Can Do To Prevent Unnecessary Fires In Your Life The Best Gift You Can Give Others You Want To See Succeed So Much More! Important Resources & Links From This Episode: LeeCockerell.com Creating Disney Magic Podcast Time Management Magic

Often, people ask me about time management. It is a common question because I wrote Time Management Magic, and so many people struggle with getting work done.  People are overwhelmed and are looking for an answer. This week on Creating Disney Magic, we answer a listener question better project and time management.  If you are looking for a better time management system, technology is not always about the answer.  Sure, technology can help, but rather than just keeping track of the things you need to do, wouldn't you be better off understanding how to keep your life under control? Apps for your phone, or even a Day-Timer like I use, are just tools. They help you get to where you want to go, but you have to understand where you want to go in the first place.  If you want to get started getting your life under control, my Time Management Magic seminar is a great place to begin. You can sign up for the course here. 

I recently returned from a tour through several countries including Russia, Czech Republic Austria, and Hong Kong.  It reminded me how traveling and gaining a new experience can help you serve people better.  You are never as good as you think you are. Traveling is one way to find out what other people and organizations are doing.  You will find out how good you really are and how you can get better.  When you understand how good you can be, you will raise your standards.  Experience and exposure are two things you will gain from traveling that will change your worldview and help you better serve your customers. You don't have to travel internationally. Visit big cities. Visit new businesses. Go places where you don't know people where your eyes will be open to a new way of doing things.  Travel changes who you are. Every new experience opens your eyes.  Time Management Magic is now available as an audiobook. You can get the book here.  If you don't have a copy of the Morning Magic Planner, you can get it here. 

Work Life balance is a myth. You only have one life and it includes work, family, and your personal life. You have to get all those elements in rhythm, not balance.  Here are three you can maintain the right rhythm in your life; Say No to most things.  Understand and focus on the few things you need to work on.  Get experts around you.    It is critical you spend time in a way that brings an investment back on your time. Stop wasting time.  You are wasting time every day. I know you could find an extra hour each day. The question is, do you have the self-discipline to implement the changes you need to make?   If you need help finding the right rhythm in your life, check out my Time Management Magic online course. 

Politics is a tricky subject to talk about in the workplace. No matter which political side you agree with, you are likely to offend or incite someone who feels differently than you.  Political talk at work is just like other aspects of your company culture. It is what you let it become.  Many organizations have rules in place about talking about politics at work. But it does still happen.  When coworkers try to involve you in a political discussion, simply say"I don't feel comfortable talking about politics." If it becomes a problem, you need to talk to your supervisor.  If you are a supervisor, you should never talk about politics in the workplace. Certainly, never allow talk about politics to take place in front of customers.  In short, if you talk politics at work, stop. There is nothing to gain and plenty to lose.  Get a preview of my Time Management Magic course HERE. 

Great Escape Radio Episode 59: Life management “If you don’t take the time to plan the life you want, you’ll be stuck living a life you don’t want.” – Lee Cockerell Great Escape Radio host, Jody Maberry and Great Escape Publishing Director, Lori Allen interview Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World on this episode. Lee led a team of 40,000 cast members and was responsible for operations of 20 resort hotels, four theme parks, two water parks, a shopping and entertainment center—the list goes on. He knows a thing or two about time management. In fact, he wrote the book on it: Time Management Magic. Lori felt it was important to have Lee on the show because Great Escape Publishing members often struggle with this. “In my calls with members, time management was a recurring thing,” she explains. “And it wasn’t just about managing tasks, members often said they didn’t have time to recognize or grab their dreams.” Lee ran Disney World which means he was a dreamer but also a doer and he shares with us the keys to managing all aspects of our lives. “It’s really about life management,” says Lee. “How do you keep your life under control—all parts of it?” Good managers keep things under control and it’s the same with our lives. Lee discusses several key points… ***Time management ***Detail management ***Being reliable ***Being credible He notes… “We often spend more time fretting about things we don’t want to do than it would take to actually do them.” Time management isn’t just about business: it’s about family, health, dreams…all parts of our lives. Listen in for Lee’s thoughts on managing all aspects of your life. And if you want to take his time management course, Great Escape Publishing has partnered with Lee to offer the course at a discounted rate. For Lee’s podcast “Creating Disney Magic” and more information on his books, visit his website at www.leecockerell.com. To access Lee’s time management course at the discounted rate for Great Escape Publishing members visit: www.greatescapepublishing.com/start/time-magic. And if you’re interested in learning more about Great Escape Publishing’s programs, you’ll get details about their photography program here: www.greatescapepublishing.com/start/photography or their travel writing program here: www.greatescapepublishing.com/start/travelwriting.

Episode Show Notes jeffsanders.com/203 Learn More About the Show The 5 AM Miracle Podcast Free Productivity Resources Join The 5 AM Club! Connect on Social Media Facebook Group • Instagram • Twitter • LinkedIn Episode Summary Are you ready for a little magic? In this week's episode of The 5 AM Miracle Podcast I interview Lee Cockerell, an expert in leadership, former Executive at Disney, and author of Time Management Magic. In the Tip of the Week segment I share a great strategy for kicking off any new fitness routine. Resources Mentioned in the Show Lee Cockerell [Former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort] Time Management Magic [Book by Lee Cockerell]

Implementing change can be hard.  A new policy can bump into many roadblocks, including seniority.  Before you make a change, you have to understand how and why you are making a change before you sell it to employees in your organization.  Take time to consider all the rejections, objections, and complaints you will receive when trying to implement a new policy. Develop your responses so you have an answer ready for any challenge.  You should not be implementing a new policy until you know it is right for employees, customers, and the bottom line. When you are certain it is time for a change, don't cave into the pressure of the people who complain.  Understand people want answers. They deserve an explanation of why you are making the change.  What seems like a big change now will work out eventually. Get through the early resistance and people will settle in as they get used to the new policy.  The Time Management Magic on-line seminar is now available. You can find it here. 

There will come a time when you have to fire an employee. Whether they can't get the job done anymore, or the requirements of the job have changed, there are situations when you have to let someone go. Depending on who you talk to, there are several tips or best practices about how to fire an employee. Some of the examples I have heard include firing on the day the decision to do so is made and waiting until Friday. When I could, I always gave notice when I fired someone. Being let go was never a surprise because I communicated with them along the way about their performance. When the time came, I would tell someone their new job is to find a new job. I give them time, one month up to six months, to spend their working time looking for a new job. When you fire on notice, it is important to give them a specific end date so they know when their last day at the company will be. Now, if someone has done something inappropriate or illegal, do not give someone time. They will have to leave the company immediately. The Time Management Magic on-line course is now available. You can find it HERE.

How do inspire yourself? For me, inspiration comes from doing what I love. I focus on being a teacher and helping people grow. When I receive a note from someone explaining how Time Management Magic, or one of my other books, helped someone, it inspires me.  You can find inspiration in the work you do and the people you meet. If your work does not inspire you, begin helping other people. It won't take long before you are inspired and excited and you might not even notice when it happens.  Once you become inspired it rubs off on other people. It is contagious. Inspired people inspire people.  Don't underestimate the impact you can have on other people's lives. You have the ability and knowledge to make a difference for someone else.  The listener question this week came from Anna Knudsen from Oslo, Norway. After becoming inspired by the Time Management Magic book, Anna designed her own planner, which she sells at byallthings.com.  My new on-line Time Management Magic seminar is now available. You can find it at TimeMagicSeminar.com. 

In this episode of Creating Disney Magic, I answer a listener question about managing time conflicts.  Specifically, he asks about dealing with conflicts of schedule of what I have in my DayTimer and events scheduled by my assistant at Disney.  Here is how I would make sure there would never be a conflict of schedules; Every Sunday night, I would sit down and check my DayTimer schedule with the corporate schedule in Outlook. Every morning, I would open Outlook, I would make sure all of my appointments in Outlook were in the DayTimer. If you want to stick to your own personal time management system, which you should, you have to understand how to make it work with the corporate scheduling system. Or understand other people can put items on your calendar you must tend to and you will have to remain flexible.   You can go deeper with time management with my new course, Time Management Magic. Do you have a question you would like me to answer on the podcast? Just hit reply to this email and ask your question.  You can also ask a question on Twitter or Facebook.

The Time Management Magic Online Course is now available.  Based on the book, Time Management Magic, this course goes deeper into the content and concepts behind the book. The book introduced you to the idea of Time Management Magic, the course will walk you through every step of implementing this system into your life.  The course includes a workbook to help you walk through the course material and discover the most important things in your life, set goals, work towards priorities, and have a better life.  You can enroll in the Time Management Magic Course HERE.  If you are business and would like to offer this course to your entire team, reach out and ask about special pricing for organizations.  This material in this course is the same material I taught to leaders at Walt Disney World, at the Disney Institute, and to organizations around the world.  This course is not just a how-to on using a Day-Planner. This is a system to uncover your responsibilities, discover your top priorities, and use your time to get the things done that really matter.  CLICK HERE to enroll in the Time Management Magic course. 

Everyone organization will experience change. Change is healthy.  The problem is people want everything to be the same, but they also want change. So change, even if it is good, can be disruptive. You have to manage change with customers but also within the organization.  Change should be a part of the culture of your organization. If your organization does not have a culture of change, you will face resistance when it happens.  Be one of the first to find out when the Time Management Magic course is available. Get on the list HERE.  Follow Creating Disney Magic on Facebook. 

Sometimes work doesn't get done because of team members. Sometimes work doesn't get done because of bad policies, poor communication, or a number of other institutional reasons.  The real reason work doesn't get done is because of poor project management and poor time management. In this episode of Creating Disney Magic, Lee examines ways we can all get more work done.  We are recording the modules for the Time Management Magic course. If you want to be one of the first to know when the course is available, you can add your name to the list here.

When it comes to employee discipline, you must remain consistent and fair.  At Disney World, with over 73,000 cast members, the only way to remain consistent and fair is to have a documented system in place. In order to get fired at Disney, you must accumulate 12 points. Everyone knows the system. Everyone knows it is fair.   If you do not have a clear system in place, now is the time to begin. Nobody should be confused about discipline. You can get more information on the Time Management Magic course HERE.  You can order Lee's new book, Career Magic, HERE. 

The Catalyst Sale podcast has its first guest.  Lee Cockerell is a former Executive Vice President of Operations.  He is the author of Time Management Magic, and has recently launched his 4th book, Career Magic. Mike & Lee discuss time management, building trust, prioritization, and doing the right things now to prepare for the future.  How do you distinguish between important, urgent, and the things that are vital? Sales is a Thinking Process.  Catalyst Sale is a learning organization first and foremost. That’s why we care about a thinking process that enables results versus a process that tells people what to do. We aim to add value whenever we can, and our true success is measured by the sustainability of our work long after we complete a project. We surround ourselves with good company and never stop learning. We are Catalysts. We Connect people we know and people we meet to help create opportunity for others. We Challenge ourselves, our clients and our team, to discover what is possible. We Learn from others, others learn from us and that never stops. We Contribute our expertise to deliver results with meaningful projects that are aligned with our values. We care about the people we work with every day and get great satisfaction from seeing them thrive. You can find us via LinkedIn, Twitter, & The Catalyst Sale Website on the links below; Mike Conner on Twitter  Mike Simmons on Twitter  Mike Conner on LinkedIn Mike Simmons on LinkedIn Catalyst Sale Twitter Catalyst Sale on LinkedIn Catalyst Sale Website

Guest Name: Jody Maberry - The Jody Maberry Show Guest Intro: Today I'm chatting with Jody Maberry. Jody is a former park ranger turned podcaster. Jody and I met maybe a couple months back now at a "networking event" here in Denver. It was pretty clear right off the bat that Jody and I were destined to meet since we're both not really the "networking" type like shaking hands and kissing babies. So I really enjoyed my time with Jody. We sat, shooting the breeze for 75 or 80% of the networking event that we didn't network at and we're totally fine with it. So that was awesome. That's why I wanted to have Jody on here and hopefully before the end of the show, we'll get into why people throughout the western U.S. are still talking about his running with the squirrel. We'll get some of that information shared. Topics We Discuss: Jody's transition from being a park ranger to an entrepreneur How being a park ranger applies to business Re-embracing being a park ranger over getting an MBA Having your own story that others don't have Jody's three-legged management system Putting systems in place within Dropbox Hiring for greatness: Cold calling still works (if done the right way) Breaking projects apart and tracking them Maturity in turning down customers and projects The balance between the volume of projects and understanding your limit Measuring the success of your podcast: Feedback and Questions (Are download numbers important?) Soft ways to measure what you're doing: Reaping what you sow in 9 months Books, People, & Resources: Connect with Jody Maberry on www.jodymaberry.com and check out The Jody Maberry Show Jody's “squirrel story” Disney World Magic with Lee Cockerell Wunderlust Dropbox Google Calendar Trello Audio Technica ATR 2100 Microphone Toggl.com Book recommendations: Time Management Magic by Lee Cockerell Creating Magic by Lee Cockerell

Lee Cockerell is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World® Resort. As the Senior Operating Executive for ten years, Lee led a team of 40,000 Cast Members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shopping & entertainment village and the ESPN sports and recreation complex in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the world. One of Lee's major and lasting legacies was the creation of the Disney Great Leader Strategies which was used to train and develop the 7000 leaders at Walt Disney World. Lee has held various executive positions in the hospitality and entertainment business with Hilton Hotels for 8 years and the Marriott Corporation for 17 years before joining Disney in 1990 to open the Disneyland Paris project. In this episode, Lee discusses his book Time Management Magic. LISTEN NOW Episode #32: Lee Cockerell - Time Management Magic GUE

Lee Cockerell is the former Executive V.P. of Operations for Walt Disney World. Lee was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, attended Oklahoma State University, and served in the US Army. He’s authored three best selling books, The Customer Rules, Creating Magic, and Time Management Magic. Before being responsible for all guest operations at Disney World, Lee […]

Recently, I learned someone I know – and who is hugely successful – suffers from anxiety to the point it has necessitated him canceling as many as twelve upcoming speaking engagements. His name is Lee Cockerell, a former Disney executive and a previous guest on Read to Lead where we talked about his book Time Management Magic. […] The post Episode #116: My Experience with Anxiety first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

This week we've mismanaged our time, which means that we have twenty minutes to record an episode, which means that we're just going to talk about whatever random thing comes to our minds! LINKS:TwitterYouTubeTwitchPatreonCaleb's WebsiteDiscord

Ken Glickman is a highly sought after marketing consultant and business coach. He has given over 1200 presentations and trainings on marketing, stress, time management to such companies as GE, Federal Express, Rubbermaid. He has been on CNN, FOX, ABC with Barbara Walters and many more.  He co-created I power, Time Management Magic, stress busters, and several others. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:24] Jeremy’s introduction of Ken Glickman. [1:32] How Ken became interested in hypnosis and the subconscious mind. [5:00] How stress eats away at your body and how you can do 3 things to relieve stress. [9:30] The unhealthy way most people have learned how to breathe. [12:00] How Ken uses memories of good times to teach people how to control their stress levels. [13:42] Ken’s thoughts about using Facebook for marketing testing and targeting. [22:10] How Ken got into martial arts and his advice about getting kids into the discipline. [25:00] Ken’s role as an editor and how it came about. [27:25] How Ken’s seminars came about. [29:36] A big mistake Ken learned from when promoting a seminar. [31:34] How Ken thinks about putting together an effective seminar. [35:08] The easy way to remember the names of people you meet. [36:44] Ken’s story about the power of asparagus (this is good). [42:41] Big lessons Ken has learned from Joe Polish. [48:55] Networking campaigns Ken has run and what he’s learned. [1:00:00] The difficulty of making a pitch to non decision-makers. [1:03:30] Big lessons from Ken’s work at Creative Targets. [1:06:09] How to be firm with people in a nice way. [1:10:40] Lessons learned from working with copywriters. [1:16:40] Ken’s definitions of marketing VS sales. [1:23:47] The biggest marketing mistakes people make. [1:27:20] How do you break out of patterns of doing what you’ve always done. [1:29:40] Time management advice from Ken. [1:37:40] Why most people struggle to say “No” and how to ask the right questions to help you say it when you need to. [1:35:00] One of Ken’s lowest moments in business and how he pushed through it. [1:45:40] Ken’s proudest moments. [1:50:03] How you can get connected with Ken. [1:51:38] The biggest lessons Ken has learned from his wife. In this episode… What could happen in your business or current project if you were able to tap into the insights of the last 30 years of marketing expertise and were able to mine out the actionable things you could do to create tremendous success? In this episode you’re going to get a slice of that kind of actionable expertise as Jeremy chats with Ken Glickman. Among the positions Ken has held over the years are Managing Editor and Consumer Editor of Bottom Line Personal, the world’s largest circulation consumer newsletter; Vice President of Marketing and Sales for the parent company, Boardroom, Inc.; Executive Vice President of Creative Targets, Inc., a marketing and promotional firm specializing in the college market, where he managed accounts with IBM, Pontiac, Citibank and Zenith; and Director of Educational Services for the Greenwich Institute for American Education. Ken co-created the I-Power, Time Management Magic, Stress Busters, and Secrets for Success seminars. He’s an in-demand speaker and has spoken in well over 1200 venues. What Ken has to share on this episode is highly actionable. Ken’s been doing marketing and business consulting for years in a variety of environments. The insights he shares one this episode of Inspired Insider are things you can apply right now in your everyday life and business. For example: Ken shares that one of the primary things he focuses on when he’s creating a marketing campaign is to take creative ideas to the extreme and then dial it back step at a time until you get to what truly works. His illustration centers around the opening of a new restaurant and beating the Sh** out of somebody passing by. Yes, it’s pretty bizarre, but powerful at the same time. Be sure to listen to get an idea of what Ken’s talking about and to learn how you can apply the concept to your own marketing decisions. That’s just one example of the many, many stories and examples Ken shares in this engaging conversation. And Ken can also help you with the stress levels in your world... One of the first things he shares has to do with the inner workings of the mind and how any person can learn to reduce the levels of stress that continually assault their world. In this episode Ken shares 3 simple techniques you can apply over time to make that happen. This is real stuff if you commit to the practice required to make it a personal discipline. That’s the kind of actionable stuff Ken shares in this almost-2-hour conversation, woven into personal stories and business lessons he’s been in the midst of throughout the years. You won’t want to miss this conversation. Ken’s resources and information Ken’s website: www.KenGlickman.com (connect for speaking or coaching) 917-306-3098 - call to learn more about Ken. Ken_Glickman(at)msn(dot)com Resources and People mentioned in this episode Brian Kurtz - direct mail marketer “Magic” Johnson Bottom Line Personal The Amazing Randy Joe Polish Sir Richard Branson Marilyn Adler Creative Targets Tony Robbins Charles Schwab Viktor Frankl Book: Man’s Search For Meaning

Ken Glickman is a highly sought after marketing consultant and business coach. He has given over 1200 presentations and trainings on marketing, stress, time management to such companies as GE, Federal Express, Rubbermaid. He has been on CNN, FOX, ABC with Barbara Walters and many more. He co-created I power, Time Management Magic, stress busters, and several others. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:   [0:24] Jeremy’s introduction of Ken Glickman. [1:24] One of Ken’s lowest moments in business: The difficulty of letting go of a program because the finances were not available. [2:25] How Ken made the decision to let go of the project. [3:07] The dissolution of a partnership that was tough. [3:57] Ken’s advice for those dealing with a difficult partnership. [6:19] Ken’s proudest moments. [10:30] How you can connect with Ken. [12:12] Ken’s thoughts about his wife’s support and lessons he’s learned from her. In this episode… Every entrepreneur experiences difficult times. Ken Glickman is no exception. He’s had to deal with financial shortfalls, project development plans he had to let go of, and a host of others.   One of the most difficult he had to deal with was breaking away from a long term partnership (over 30 years) when tensions developed. Though it was a great run and he wished his partner nothing but good, it was very difficult to struggle through the conversations and difficulties of coming to that decision.   On this episode you’re going to hear Ken’s honest and transparent sharing of that story and how he pushed through that difficult time to even greater levels of personal and professional success and satisfaction. Ken’s resources and information Ken’s website: www.KenGlickman.com (connect for speaking or coaching) 917-306-3098 - call to learn more about Ken. Ken_Glickman(at)msn(dot)com

Lee Cockerell got his start in the hospitality industry as a banquet waiter. In this episode of Creating Disney Magic, Lee shares customer service lessons he learned as a waiter.  Lee explains how customer service lessons from the food service industry can be applied to any job.  Lee also offers some tips on improving service to anyone who works as a waiter or waitress.  Join Lee Cockerell and Jody Maberry on the new Creating Disney Magic Podcast Facebook Page.  Find out more about Lee's upcoming Time Management Magic course here. 

In this episode of Creating Disney Magic, Lee Cockerell answers listeners questions.  Should you attend every meeting you are invited to attend? What should you do when suppliers cause a situation where you can't serve your customer? How can you attract more customers if you don't have an ideal location? Want to get your time management under control? Get on the list to find out more about Lee Cockerell's upcoming Time Management Magic course. 

To create balance at both work and home you need to be clear about what you need  to get done at both work and in your personal life.  True balance comes when everyone in your life is happy. If you are happy, but your boss is upset, you don't have balance. If you are happy, but your spouse is not happy, you don't have balance.  Balance can be learned. If your life is out of balance, it can be fixed. It is hard to have balance, but when you get there, life is good.  You can take the first step towards balance by getting your time under control. Start with the Time Management Magic course.  Would you consider leaving an honest review for Creating Disney Magic? You can do that here. 

Ah, time management … it’s one of those phrases I hate to love, and love to hate. But we all know that time management is more than a buzzword — it’s integral to our success in life. If time is our most precious commodity, why do we treat it as if it isn’t? Human beings […]

Leave a review of the podcast on iTunes for a chance to win tickets to this year's Activate! Activate 2015 will be held on Wednesday, September 16 at Next Level Church in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Register your team today for the opportunity to be a part of the one of the largest church leadership conferences in New England! Go to www.activateconference.tv for tickets and information. Lee Cockerell is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort. One of Lee's major and lasting legacies was the creation of Disney Great Leader Strategies, which was used to train and develop 7,000 leaders at Walt Disney World. He now dedicates his time to public speaking, and has authored four books: “Creating Magic”, “The Customer Rules”, “Time Management Magic”, and “Creating Career Magic” which is soon to be released. Lee also performs leadership and service excellence workshops and consulting for organizations around the world as well as for the Disney Institute. Lee and his wife Priscilla live in Orlando, Florida. Learn More About Lee: Lee's Website: http://www.leecockerell.com/ Lee's Blog: http://blog.leecockerell.com/ Lee's Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-disney-magic/id954054965 Lee's Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeeCockerell Carol Quinn's Hiring Training Program: http://www.hireauthority.com/ 3 Takeaways for Leaders: Take risks. Take calculated risks to an extent, then go with your gut the rest of the way. Lee admits that after every great obstacle he faced, life just got better for him, and it's because he took a risk. He expressed his desire to never live with regrets, which prompted him to move several times and step out of his comfort zone. Get better before you get bigger. Many times the temptation for growing organizations can be to boast about the size, but rather than tell others how big you are, you should focus on getting better. The size does not matter as much as the quality of the product you are offering. Focus on culture before vision. Lee said there are three things they focus on at Disney: hiring better, training better, and having a better culture. The culture they create is one where everybody matters and they know they matter. For every hire, leaders must show them that they matter, and the best way to do so is by telling them. Quotes From This Episode: “Spend a lot of time every day thinking—it's a very good habit to get into.” – Lee Cockerell “Culture has to be the foundation which vision and mission are built off of.” – Josh Gagnon “Culture's not part of the game, culture is the game.” – Lee Cockerell “The more you can know about a person, that sends the message that you care about them.” – Lee Cockerell “Opportunity is the best benefit any organization can give you.” – Lee Cockerell “If you need [volunteers], let them know they matter and that what they're doing matters.” – Josh Gagnon “Leaders want to present the highlight reel, and those looking at that highlight reel feel more insecure about their reality.” – Josh Gagnon “The fastest way to forget what God thinks of us is to be consumed by what everyone around us does.” – Josh Gagnon

如果人生像一場電影，你應該是自己人生電影的導演。你要盡一切努力為自己的個人、家庭、工作、事業，預先安排美好章節，然後精采上演。

如果人生像一場電影，你應該是自己人生電影的導演。你要盡一切努力為自己的個人、家庭、工作、事業，預先安排美好章節，然後精采上演。

Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World, returns to the Park Leaders Show to talk about how parks can create magic. Previously, Lee has been on the Park Leaders Show to talk about what parks can learn from Disney and nine customer service rules. Since the last time Lee joined us, he has published a new podcast, Creating Disney Magic. Creating Disney Magic is a short, weekly podcast focused on leadership, management and customer service. You can find Creating Disney Magic on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, TuneIn Radio, Spreaker, or on Lee's Website. Lee also discussed his new book, Time Management Magic. This book will transform the way you approach time management and help you move from surviving to thriving. Lee also tells us how parks can create magic. He offers advice on how parks can communicate through the entire organization, focus on customers, and deliver a great experience for employees and visitors. Parks can get more done with a better attitude. Better productivity can equal getting 20% more staff in parks. Don't underestimate how much better you can be. You can create magic too.

Lee Cockerell is the former Executive Vice President, Operations of Walt Disney World Resort. He led a team of 40,000 cast members and managed 20 resort hotels, four theme parks, and two water parks. He is the author of three books: Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, and Time Management Magic. He also has a podcast called, […] The post Creating Value the Disney Way with Lee Cockerell – 046 appeared first on Art Of Value.

For about as long as I can remember, I’ve been an early adopter. Remember those things called PDAs? No, not that kind of PDA. Personal Digital Assistants. I was one of the first people I knew who had one. I got the strangest looks when I came into meetings tapping away on my new toy with […] The post Episode #080: Time Management Magic with Lee Cockerell first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Time Management. We all need it. We all could be better at it. Personally, I need to be much better at it. When we recognize that we could be better at something, in Smart People Podcast fashion, we reach out to leaders in the field. This week we discuss time management with Lee Cockerell. Lee is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort. During his time at Disney, Lee led a team of 40,000 Cast Members (employees) and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shopping & entertainment village, and the ESPN sports and recreation complex. Lee's book, Time Management Magic: How To Get More Done Every Day And Move From Surviving To Thriving, walks you through how to organize your schedule and how to get things done. Want to learn from Lee on Thrive15? Use our link for a free 30 day trial! Quotes from Lee:  What we learn in this episode: How Disney created their magic What it means to run Disney from top How to organize your schedule and prioritize Resources: Time Management Magic: How To Get More Done Every Day And Move From Surviving To Thriving  http://www.leecockerell.com/ Twitter: @LeeCockerell -- This episode is brought to you by: Future Advisor: Let new technology give you complete clarity on all of your investments and a plan to meet your goals sooner - Go to www.futureadvisor.com/smartpeople for your 3 month free premium portfolio management service. WealthFront: The automated investment service that makes it easy to invest your money the right way. Visit wealthfront.com/smartpeople to to get your first $10,000 managed for free. Davinci Virtual: Davinci Virtual offers friendly live receptionist services, killer business addresses and fully loaded meeting spaces – anywhere you need themGet a risk-free trial right now at davincivirtual.com/SMART and make it happen.

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Most people can get 50% more done with their time. Being overworked is not the problem. Being under-organized is the problem. In Lee Cockerell's new book, Time Management Magic, he outlines the exact system he used to get so much done while he was the Executive Vice President of Operations at Disney World. Time management is the key to Lee's success.