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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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Managed Desktop: The Best Ways to Update Apps

Kraft Kennedy

Sophisticated technologies like Managed Desktop make that possible, empowering the kind of consultative IT department that’s required to succeed in today’s market. With Managed Desktop, we’re leveling the playing field and providing accessible desktop management to firms of all sizes, without the prohibitive price tag.

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Managing Career Transitions

Brimstone Consulting

Managing your career is your responsibility. Instead, managing your career is something that needs to be done on an ongoing basis. Those who consistently manage their career are more likely to achieve their professional and career goals than those who don’t. What were you aware of, and how well did you manage the politics?

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

Consulting Matters

Her successful career journey, with diverse roles in operations and staff groups at Disney, have been instrumental in shaping her understanding of leadership, corporate culture, and organizational success. It is about strong communication skills and leadership, and it requires understanding your audience and the context in which they operate.

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

Consulting Matters

Her successful career journey, with diverse roles in operations and staff groups at Disney, have been instrumental in shaping her understanding of leadership, corporate culture, and organizational success. It is about strong communication skills and leadership, and it requires understanding your audience and the context in which they operate.

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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

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. In 1996 was promoted to the executive position of General Manager, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Jim MacPhee [link].

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Why CEO’s Hire Consultants and Coaches: The REAL Value They Bring with Brad Rex

Consulting Matters

He applied for a financial manager job at Disney and was one of 1400 candidates. He is a strategic and operational leader, having led strategic planning, finance and business development teams for these companies, as well as leading large operating units of over $500 million and $1 billion in revenue.