Lee Cockerell
Lee Cockerell was born in 1944 and is currently 81 years old. Lee Cockerell was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA. Cockerell attended Oklahoma State University.
Lee Cockerell is best known for his work with
Walt Disney World Resort, where he achieved a lot as an executive. As head of operations, he was in charge of more than 40,000 people who ensured the smooth running of Disney World.
One of Lee Cockerell’s lasting legacies during his time at
Disney World was the development of the
Disney Great Leader Strategies. The latter has been employed in the development and training of more than 7000 leaders at the company.
Lee Cockerell has also been an executive at many entertainment and hospitality businesses. He was with the
Marriott Corporation for 17 years and then spent 8 years with the
Hilton Hotels before he joined
Disney in 1990. In his first year at the company, he was charged with launching the
Disneyland Paris project.
In 2005, he was appointed to the
Governor’s Commission on Public Service and Volunteerism. Ever since he retired from active management, he has spent his time giving public speeches and writing books.
In 2008, Lee Cockerell published his debut work,
Creating Magic. In the work, he provides practical insights into leadership from his experience leading at
Walt Disney.
He asserts that for an organization to achieve success, it has to treat every employee with recognition and respect. To do this, leaders need to be approachable and visible even as they maintain integrity, embrace change, and empower their employees.
He uses actionable advice and personal anecdotes to illustrate how to employ ten principles to foster organizational success and provide exceptional customer service.
In 2013, Lee Cockerell published his second work,
The Customer Rules, all about delivering exceptional customer service.
He draws from his experiences to suggest key principles such as treating all customers like regulars and emphasizing customer service as the responsibility of every department.
Cockerell asserts that attention to detail, sincerity, and consistency are critical in building the best customer relationships. Using real-world examples, he showcases how the rules he suggests can drive business success and transform customer experiences.
In 2015, Lee Cockerell published the short story
Time Management Magic in which he provides strategies to boost balance and productivity in everyday life.
He draws from his experience as an executive at
Disney to emphasize how critical prioritizing, daily planning, and scheduling are. He urges his readers to avoid procrastination, control their time, and focus on the most important things.
According to Cockerell, anyone can thrive rather than survive if they incorporate a planner into their lives.
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Lee Cockerell: F.A.Q
When was Lee Cockerell Born? How old is Lee Cockerell?
Lee Cockerell was born in 1944. Lee Cockerell is currently 81 years old.
Where was Lee Cockerell Born?
Lee Cockerell was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, USA and is American.
What was the first book Lee Cockerell wrote?
The first book written by Lee Cockerell was Creating Magic, published in 2008.
What was the most recent book Lee Cockerell wrote?
His most recently released work was Career Magic on November 15th, 2016.
Will there be any more books by Lee Cockerell?
Lee Cockerell does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Lee Cockerell written?
Lee Cockerell has written 4 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.