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Back to the Basics in Leadership and Life with former EVP of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort Lee Cockerell

Consulting Matters

Today I'm talking with Lee Cockerell, the former Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney resort and currently a consultant, author, and speaker. In this episode, you'll hear: How Lee evolved as a leader by shedding defensiveness and operating in trust. Why you need to create a system to be a person of your word.

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From Disney to Diverse Leadership with Former Walt Disney World Parks President, Meg Crofton

Consulting Matters

Meg's impressive journey to the top and her insights on leadership and personal development are truly enlightening. Growing up with a father involved in the space program and an education in marketing, Meg’s roots have significantly influenced her perspective on leadership.

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Mastering Change: 8 Steps for Aligning Top Leadership for Change

LSA Global

Mastering Change: 8 Steps for Aligning Top Leadership for Change Orchestrating successful organizational change requires more than just a compelling strategic plan or a shift in business practices. Top leadership must be unified in their understanding of why change is necessary and what the desired outcome looks like. That is a shame.

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How to Shape Thinking & Influence Executives with Retired Walt Disney World Parks President, Meg Crofton

Consulting Matters

Meg's impressive journey to the top and her insights on leadership and personal development are truly enlightening. Growing up with a father involved in the space program and an education in marketing, Meg’s roots have significantly influenced her perspective on leadership.

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Strategic Leadership Skills that Matter Most

LSA Global

When Strategic Leadership Skills Are Required for Success Just as it takes a different set of skills to transition from an individual contributor to a successful new manager , it takes a different mindset and skillset (what we call Strategic Leadership Skills) to succeed as a strategic leader. Strategic leaders have a broader charter.

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3 Components of High Functioning Leadership Teams

LSA Global

High Functioning Leadership Teams Matter We know from our leadership simulation assessment data that high functioning leadership teams are crucial to an organization’s sustained success, resilience, and growth. High performing leaders don’t operate in either extreme.

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Front-Line To C-Suite | Inside The Heart and Mind of Former Disney COO and Experience Steward Jim MacPhee

Consulting Matters

Do you want to know what executives in world-class companies think about leadership and why they hire consultants and coaches? Today, I'm chatting with one of my favorite executives of all time, Jim MacPhee, recently retired Chief Operating Officer and self-proclaimed Experience Steward for Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts.