Episode 253
Behind the scenes at Disney, it's leadership that truly runs the show. In this episode, Lee Cockerell shares the surprising leadership secrets that helped him oversee 40,000 cast members as the former VP of Operations for Walt Disney World Resort.
From his time at Hilton, Marriott, and Disney, he breaks down the habits and leadership principles that helped him become one of the industry's most respected leaders. You'll learn what it takes to be successful in any role, why routines matter more than you think, and how to become the kind of leader people want to work with.
Topics discussed:
How Lee built his career with no college degree
What he learned working at Hilton and Marriott
Why some leaders fail
How his leadership style has evolved
The habits and mindset that made him successful
The legacy of his book, Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies from a Life at Disney
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About our Guest:
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 entertain
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