Creating Disney Magic: Lessons In Leadership, Management, And Customer Service

“People don’t know until they’re shown. Training gives your team confidence—and that’s where exceptional service begins.” Notable Moments: 1:06 – Listener question: How to train a team to deliver exceptional service 2:12 – Why video training is more effective than talking or reading 4:26 – “Everything matters” mindset and lessons from the Waldorf Astoria 6:14 – Cultural awareness and service protocol 9:42 – Tools for creating consistent training and standards 11:10 – Helping your team feel confident and capable This episode tackles the challenge of teaching exceptional customer service to a team that hasn’t experienced it firsthand. Lee Cockerell shares personal stories from his early years working at the Waldorf Astoria and how visual training, clarity, and consistency build a strong service culture. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling, video-based learning, and creating standards that can be replicated by anyone, anytime. Read my blog for more from this episode.  Resources The Cockerell Academy