
Lee Cockerell shares his wisdom and experience from his time as the Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World. Along with host Jody Maberry, Lee discusses how you can apply lessons in leadership, management, and customer service to create magic in your organization.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 600 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementCareersBusiness | |||

"Somebody's either got to step up, or people are going to start to step out."
Notable Moments
[00:01:15] Why Speaking Up Requires Courage [00:02:06] Safe Ways to Surface a Leadership Issue [00:03:13] Why Leaders Must Invite Honest Feedback [00:07... more
"Storytelling helps people understand where they fit in creating the magic."
Episode Highlights
[00:02:19] Recruiting People Who Believe in Excellence [00:03:29] Explaining the Long-Term Value of High Standards [00:07:48] Getting Buy-In From Your... more
"If someone changes, something changed."
Episode Chapters
[00:01:26] Why Anxiety Often Isn't About the Job [00:03:21] When Accumulated Pressure Turns Into Anxiety [00:05:29] Why Talking and Therapy Matter [00:07:07] What Leaders Should Watch For ... more
"You need trust to operate at the higher levels of freedom."
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[00:02:00] Why Micromanagers Are Hard to Change [00:04:42] Deciding Whether to Stay or Leave [00:05:54] How to Stay Professional Under Pressure [00:06:53] Clarifying Aut... more
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Lee’s views on leadership are easy to follow and implement. It’s not complicated to do the right thing and I love how his podcasts remind us of this. We over complicate things. Thanks Lee and Jody for a great podcast.
Be the type of Leader Lee and Jody would hire
I listen to two to four episodes a week depending how long it takes me to digest the episodes but this is not a bingeing podcast it’s a learning podcast. Maybe not every lesson applies to you but the ones that do Really do.
If you listen to this podcast and seriously apply the principles at the work place, you will have employees and managers that work well together and respect one another. Lee and Jody basically provide an MBA in Leadership if you listen to it and use it everyday. Lee has great stories on the why and how things were done at Disney to make it so special to the guests and cast members. Jody is a great guide to get you through the episode and to get Lee to explain his experiences. Thank you to both o... more
I listen to two to four episodes a week depending how long it takes me to digest the episodes but this is not a bingeing podcast it’s a learning podcast. Maybe not every lesson applies to you but the ones that do Really do.
These guys know what they're talking about !!! And the humor is great too. Thank you Lee and Jody !!! I've followed from the beginning. I appreciate you !!! Keep up the great work !!!
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This show blends practical leadership wisdom with real-world management stories drawn from a long career at Disney. Across episodes, listeners hear actionable guidance on team motivation, customer service, time management, and building strong work cultures, often anchored by concrete anecdotes from large-scale operations. The hosts keep conversations accessible and focused on applying lessons to everyday work and personal life, making complex topics feel doable for managers, individual contributors, and aspiring leaders alike. A standout trait is the seamless mix of high‑level principles with tangible tactics, plus occasional cross‑pollination with outside experts that expands the range of perspectives while staying grounded in core leaders... more
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Recent guests on Creating Disney Magic include:
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2. Liz Wilcox
3. Djuan Rivers
4. Bob Allen
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7. Duncan Wardle
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