Oct. 1, 2025
Creating Magic in Leadership with Lee Cokerell
What does it truly take to lead with integrity, build trust, and inspire a culture that lasts? This week, we dive deep into leadership lessons with Lee Cokerell: Former Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World and author of...
What does it truly take to lead with integrity, build trust, and inspire a culture that lasts?
This week, we dive deep into leadership lessons with Lee Cokerell: Former Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World and author of Creating Magic.
Lee shares how values always trump victories, the importance of practicing what you preach, and why authentic empathy and discipline are foundational to leadership success.
Drawing on decades of experience, he explores:
- The critical role of trust built through consistent words and actions
- Creating psychological safety that fosters belonging and engagement
- Leading diverse, global teams with a servant leader mindset
- Handling hard conversations with courage and clarity
- Building cultures that value every individual and honor shared purpose
- Leadership lessons from his unconventional upbringing to overseeing Disney’s vast team
Whether you’re a new leader or an executive guiding thousands, this episode offers powerful insights to lead with heart, clarity, and impact.
Learn more about Lee and connect: https://www.leecockerell.com/
His book, Creating Magic: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Magic-Common-Leadership-Strategies/dp/0385523866
