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Creating Disney MagicAuthor: Lee Cockerell
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. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Be Able to Explain What You've Learned
Episode 589
Monday, 19 January, 2026
"Experience only matters if you can tell someone what you got out of it." Notable Moments [00:02:51] Why frequent job changes raise questions—but aren't always negative [00:03:10] The value of staying long enough to learn, grow, and be noticed [00:05:31] Why people leave bosses, not companies [00:06:33] Evaluating opportunity, culture, and enjoyment at work [00:09:21] When a job sounds good until you're actually doing it [00:12:37] Reliability and work ethic as long-term differentiators [00:14:39] Why explaining what you've learned matters more than the path itself [00:16:05] Knowledge vs. ignorance and the long-term value of learning Career paths vary, but one thing matters every time: being able to explain what you've learned. Lee Cockerell shares why experience, reflection, and reliability often outweigh titles or timelines. The conversation explores staying long enough to grow, knowing when to move on, and how learning compounds over time when you can clearly articulate it. Read my blog for more from this episode. Resources CockerellStore.com The Cockerell Academy About Lee Cockerell Mainstreet Leader Jody Maberry Travel Guidance Magical Vacation Planners are my preferred travel advisors. Reach out to have them help plan your next vacation. You can reach them at 407-442-2694.
