083: Time Management Magic [How to Take Control of Your Time] (feat. Lee Cockerell)

When I sent out a survey to all of you last year, a huge number of you said that one of the major reasons you feel (or have felt) stuck in life is because of a lack of time. In fact, 60% of you said that the reason you feel worn-out, stressed-out and unsuccessful is because of a lack of time. So today, we’re talking with an expert not only about time management, but about life management. That’s the bigger issue. We all have the same amount of time each day. And for a third of the time, we’re sleeping. So, we have to figure-out why there’s a gap between what you want to do and what you actually end-up doing with the other 16 hours each day. And I know this: we all have demands placed on us that we can’t control. But even in those times, we can create an ecosystem within our mindset about how we’re approaching the things that need to get done in the most effective and efficient way.

Today’s guest is someone that knows how to get things done. And get them done well. His name is Lee Cockerell. If you’ve been to Walt Disney World in the last 20 years, you’ve experienced the precision and excellence of Lee Cockerell. Who is Lee at Disney? He is the retired executive vice president of operations for Walt Disney World Resort. The whole thing. He led a team of 40,000 Cast Members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks and the ESPN Sports Complex. As you can imagine, Lee had to become a time management expert, first as a means of survival and then as a way to help others make the best use of their time.

So today, we’re answering your questions: “How do I prioritize my time so that my health and my family get the best of me?” “How do I say ‘yes’ to the things that are going to bring the greatest return?” “How do I prioritize the tasks I’m faced with each day?” “How do I become more efficient on the job?”

This man set the standard for professionalism and customer service excellence in one of the most recognized companies…in the world. It was all on his watch. I trust that after having listened to this conversation, you’re going to walk away more equipped to simply do life better. And win. And get-up when you fall. And win again.

Buy Lee’s Book

Executive Time Management Secrets from a Life at Disney…During Lee Cockerell’s career at Disney as the Senior Operating Executive of Walt Disney World Resort, he led a team of 40,000 Cast Members (employees) and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks and the ESPN Sports Complex. As you can imagine, Lee had to become a time management expert, first as a means of survival and then as a way to help others make the best use of their time. The time management secrets he developed have become one of his most requested corporate training lectures and are now available to you in this tell–all book. Buy Time Management Magic now.

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Additional Resource

In this new edition of the management classic, the authors explore in-depth the core values of the culture that have made Nordstrom synonymous with legendary customer service. These essential values have enabled Nordstrom to survive and adapt to dramatic market shifts regularly since 1901, and the new edition explains how the Nordstrom approach can be emulated by any organization—in any industry—in every corner of the world. This is not a book about selling shoes or clothes or cosmetics or jewelry. It is a book about how underlying values such as respect, trust, compensation and, even fun, are the building blocks of a culture where employees are empowered to consistently deliver a world-class experience to customers. Buy The Nordstrom Way to Customer Experience Excellence: Creating a Values-Driven Service Culture now.

About Lee Cockerell

Lee Cockerell is the retired executive vice president of operations for Walt Disney World Resort. The whole thing. He led a team of 40,000 Cast Members and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks and the ESPN Sports Complex. As you can imagine, Lee had to become a time management expert, first as a means of survival and then as a way to help others make the best use of their time.

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