Beyond The Rut Podcast

Unlock the profound wisdom of a Disney mom and former Walt Disney Company retail leader, Valerie Cockerell, as she unveils the remarkable leadership lessons from motherhood and her career. In a recent episode of the podcast "Beyond the Rut with Jerry Dugan," Jerry had an insightful conversation with Valerie Cockerell, a former Disney leader and author of the book Manage Like a Mother: Leadership Lessons Drawn from the Wisdom of Mom. Valerie shared her experiences and wisdom gained from both her time at Disney and her journey as a mother. This post provides a summary of the episode, highlighting key takeaways and valuable leadership lessons. In this episode, you will be able to: Clear expectations are important in both personal and professional relationships Raising children and leading a team requires flexibility and learning on the job Each person is unique and requires different approaches to leading Storytelling activates certain areas of the brain and creates emotional connections Each person on a