"When you surround yourself with people who think differently, you see your blind spots."

Notable Moments

[01:38] Becoming an expert and why it matters

[04:34] The value of solving problems together

[09:09] How to form a mastermind with variety and trust

[11:20] The importance of psychological safety and honesty

[17:15] Why encouragement and recognition matter

Discover how to create your own mastermind and why diversity of experience leads to better problem-solving. Lee Cockerell shares lessons from Disney and beyond about gathering people with different perspectives, creating psychological safety, and leading with honesty and encouragement. Learn why truth-telling, humility, and collaboration can transform both your leadership and your organization.

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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.

"When you invest in people, they remember how you made them better."

Notable Moments

03:51 Why Disney invests heavily in the College Program even when most students don't stay.

05:24 How early work experience builds discipline and long-term skills.

07:51 College students earn real-world credits and lessons that last a lifetime.

10:58 How any company can build its own version of the Disney College Program.

12:42 Why a Disney experience, or any great training, opens career doors.

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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.

"You're not born disorganized. You become disorganized because responsibility grows faster than your systems do."

Notable Moments

[03:44] –Teaching time management helps employees connect with leaders and understand their own responsibilities.

[05:34] – Neglecting the things that seem small can lead to big problems.

[07:11] – Adopting a system can positively change your life and career trajectory.

[11:23] – Handwritten planners versus digital tools and why writing strengthens memory.

[15:55] – Schedule the priorities in your life or they won't get done.

Lee Cockerell shares why effective time management is less about tools and more about personal accountability. He reflects on lessons from decades of leadership at Disney, the importance of maintenance in every part of life, and how to build habits that prevent chaos before it starts.

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Resources

Creating Magic Mastermind October 2025

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.