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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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The Impact of CEOs on Strategy

LSA Global

We know from leadership simulation assessment data that the impact of CEOs on strategy matters. The Areas Where the Impact of CEOs on Strategy is Greatest A CEO’s vision, leadership style, and decision-making capabilities serve as the cornerstone for defining, aligning, and executing strategic initiatives.

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#8: 5 Reasons Why EVERY Consultant Needs Systems Thinking

Consulting Matters

Download Episode Transcript. Leadership and Culture Strategy : How employees are led, and the unspoken but understood “ways things get done around here” (e.g., stated and implicit performance expectations, role and styles of leadership, etc.). I have two children. When they were small, they used to go to daycare.

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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.

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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 Believability: A Research-Backed Guide

LSA Global

Alignment with Ways of Working, Resources, and Capabilities We know from leadership simulation assessment data that too many leaders ignore cultural and operational realities. Strategies that clash with organizational culture or overlook operational constraints are unlikely to gain traction.