"Get to know them. Bring them into a room, and talk about how you like to work, and what's important to you. Create an environment where people are not afraid to see you."

NOTABLE MOMENTS

00:37 Leading a team you inherit

04:51 Build relationships, avoid premature changes, seek gradual improvement.

07:55 Collaborate, communicate, and respect deadlines to succeed.

10:34 Business insights empower employees for a better future.

14:15 Disney prioritizes physical and mental health safety.

When I became the Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World, I took on a team that had been working together long before I arrived. It was unfamiliar territory, and I had to discover my place within an established team. Naturally, I wanted to make my mark, but I knew I had to do it thoughtfully. Read my blog to learn what I did to create magic with my team.

Resources

The Cockerell Academy

About Lee Cockerell

Mainstreet Leader

Jody Maberry

Travel Guidance

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