"By virtue of being a kid and on the receiving end of mothering, you have learned you know what works and what doesn't work." - Valerie Cockerell This conversation brought me an all new perspective around the ways that motherhood can serve as a powerful foundation for effective leadership in any organization. Valerie Cockerell is joining to discuss her new book, "Manage Like a Mother," where she explores the intersection of motherhood and leadership. Valerie's message is simple yet impactful: le...
Sep 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 299
"Data can be turned into a story. When you present numbers without a story, people just glaze over."— Alice Fairfax As is customary on the show, Alice Fairfax returns to ask three unscripted questions. Considering she is the author of "Tell Your Story: Tools to Take You from a Tweet to a TED Talk,” it makes sense that her questions would dive deeper into of storytelling. Much of our conversation revolves around the importance of learned and earned stories. Both play a significant role in connect...
Sep 20, 2023•20 min•Ep. 298
In business, we are telling a story whether we know it or not. Evaluate what story you are telling and how you want people to participate. Own that story and create an incredible experience that exceeds expectations. - Alice Fairfax In this episode I welcome Alice Fairfax, author of the book Tell Your Story, to share her expertise on the importance of storytelling in creating memorable experiences. With over 20 years of experience as an actor and storyteller at Disney, Alice understands the powe...
Sep 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 297
Start with a mirror - true leadership begins with self-reflection. - Mike Simmons During my recent trip to Alaska I was intrigued by the innovative sales tactics used in high-end jewelry stores on the cruise. It only make sense to welcome Mike Simmons back to use his sales expertise to break down this tactic. His expertise in simplifying problem-solving and decision-making makes him the perfect person to talk about my observations on selling. Thankfully Mike has familiarity with the sales strate...
Sep 06, 2023•32 min•Ep. 296
Good leaders understand who they are, what they do, and they ask for what they want. - Jody Maberry In this episode of The Jody Mayberry Show, I had the pleasure of welcoming back Jim McPhee, the retired senior vice president of Operations and chief operating officer of Walt Disney World Resort. This time Jim asks me questions, which leads to a discussion about the qualities of effective leaders. Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to speak with numerous leaders. There are three commo...
Aug 29, 2023•12 min•Ep. 295
Relationships matter. They are finite, and you need to take advantage of them in a good way for as long as they're offered to you. - Jim MacPhee Jim MacPhee is a former executive leader with Disney who joins to share some of his lessons on becoming an inspirational leader throughout his 43 year career. His experiences range from starting as a boat driver and retiring as the COO/Senior Vice President of Walt Disney World. We spend a lot of time discussing the impact of building relationships and ...
Aug 23, 2023•31 min•Ep. 294
"A podcast lets people see your work, it lets people hear your work. And when people can see and hear your work, they can connect with you on such a deeper level." - Jody Maberry There are some incredible benefits of starting a podcast for your business. I know firsthand just how powerful podcasting can be for growing your visibility and establishing yourself as an expert in your industry. I used to have my doubts about podcasting. I didn't like the sound of my own voice, and I wasn't sure if an...
Aug 16, 2023•43 min•Ep. 293
"Don't ever say no for somebody else. Give them the chance to say no for themselves." Recently, I was invited by Church on the Rock in St. Charles, Missouri, to speak at their Marketplace ministry event. While I was there, they asked me to sit in and record an episode of their Leadership Lifter podcast. The tables were turned. This time Pastor David Blunt had me on a podcast as the guest. The conversation was so good that I wanted to share it with you as an episode of The Jody Maberry Show. Duri...
Aug 09, 2023•20 min•Ep. 292
"There is no work-life balance, just life. Prioritize what's important and put your energy where it needs to be." The conversation during the last episode really hit home on something that is near and dear to my heart. Chris Neema and Michael McGreevey highlighted the importance of nurturing relationships within the family. We had a candid discussion about parenting, relationships, and the transition that happens when our children leave home. During the episode, Chris and Michael asked me some t...
Aug 02, 2023•15 min•Ep. 291
Chris Niemeyer and Michael McGreevy found themselves in a predicament faced by many men; How to excel at work without neglecting their responsibilities at home? It was a balancing act that seemed to demand all or nothing. However, instead of succumbing to the notion of incompatibility between the two, they decided to challenge it. Their paths intersected during a meet at Dan Miller's mastermind group. There, they discovered a shared struggle and a shared belief - it is possible to be a devoted f...
Jul 26, 2023•27 min•Ep. 290
"Often it's up to you to make the decision that changes your own life." Ray Edwards was a copywriter and marketer at the top of his game. But in 2011, his life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As the disease progressed, he found himself in constant pain, unable to walk, and even contemplating suicide. Despite trying various treatments, nothing seemed to work. After much reflection he found himself considering that key to living well, even with his circumsta...
Jul 19, 2023•29 min•Ep. 289
"You become the average of the five people you spend the most intentional time with." Ray Edwards is a well-respected copywriter and author who is known for his expertise in creating powerful biographical narratives for entrepreneurs. His recent participation in the Creating Magic Mastermind event has added another feather to his cap. The mastermind events with Lee Cockerell in Orlando Florida are always a wonderful time. The days were full of invaluable insights from participants of many differ...
Jul 12, 2023•32 min•Ep. 288
"Being an author takes you places that you don't expect to get." David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, and Karen Anderson, associate publisher, are the dynamic duo of the publishing world. Their passion is helping authors create transformative, engaging books. During our conversation we talk about their collaborated to launch Magic Press, a publishing imprint that focuses on authors with a background in theme parks and magical experiences. Both of them have worked closely with many ...
Jul 05, 2023•23 min•Ep. 287
"You've got to work hard to be ready when the lucky break happens." Last episode, Jerry Dugan joined to share about his passion for servant leadership and the lessons he's learned in his career. As we do on The Jody Maberry show, when we have a guest, that guest comes back the very next episode to ask me three questions. These questions are not prompted by me or influenced by me. He really came up with some good ones. Jerry's three questions are: What lessons from your park ranger days would you...
Jun 28, 2023•15 min•Ep. 286
“Our ruts are really not that deep. They're not that hard to climb out of.” Jerry Dugan never expected that a simple conversation about Nutella would lead him on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. He is a compassionate speaker and author who aims to empower men in their thirties and forties to shatter the barriers keeping them from realizing their full potential. As an avid podcast listener, he found himself drawn to the stories of others and the lessons they had to share. During a...
Jun 21, 2023•30 min•Ep. 285
"Are Lee and Dan Cockerell really like that everywhere? That's right, they are." Author and speaker known as Dr. Disneyland, Jeff Barnes, returns to the Jody Mayberry Show to ask me three questions. He hit it out of the park with his questions, including my childhood inspiration to become a park ranger. We also get into some of the experiences I've had with former Disney executives, Lee Cockerel and Dan Cockerell. As a kid I can remember going on family vacations and admiring the hats and unifor...
Jun 14, 2023•15 min•Ep. 284
"Every great story requires conflict." Jeff Barnes had an underwhelming first experience at Disneyland. So much so that it sparked his curiosity about why people loved the park so much. His insatiable curiosity led him to research Walt Disney's life and the adversity he faced. It was through this research that Jeff discovered Walt's desire to be remembered as a storyteller and the importance of overcoming adversity in achieving success. This realization drove Jeff to create a course that uses Di...
Jun 07, 2023•31 min•Ep. 283
"If you want to get results, exert influence. If you want to feel like you're getting results when you're not, exert power." After a great conversation with Tim Dyck in our last episode, he has returned to ask me three questions. This was a fun chat with questions that led to a discussion about the importance of influence over power in leadership positions and how my experiences as a park ranger taught me a valuable lesson. Using influence, rather than power, is a more effective means of getting...
May 31, 2023•16 min•Ep. 282
"Seizing opportunities and taking risks help you avoid regret." Tim Dyck, founder of Best Culture Solutions, made a significant career transition by moving from a senior leadership corporate job to starting his own HR consultancy business. His passion for hiring the right people and executing successful people strategies was inspired by his experience as a former Disney cast member. During our conversation he emphasizes the importance of valuing oneself and knowing that work should not define on...
May 24, 2023•36 min•Ep. 281
"When you know what success looks like, you can put energy into closing the gap." Storytelling can create a lasting impact on people, making it easier for them to remember and apply the concepts learned. John Losey joins this episode of The Jody Maberry Show and shares his insight on how to use your content to tell a story. He effectively utilizes storytelling to communicate the Next Best Step Strategic Action Process in his book, The Pottery Panda. During his episode, John hares how feedback fr...
Apr 26, 2023•26 min•Ep. 280
"The secret to my success has been that I ask more and I offer more." After a recent webinar I received an email with great questions about taking a professional leap. They were interested in how I got started working with Lee Cockerell and asked if I could share advice for people looking to make a leap. While Cassie and I have out own unique perspective of what it means to take a leap, it lead to a great conversation addressing things that many people often wonder during a career change. I was ...
Apr 12, 2023•13 min•Ep. 279
"It does not work to make noise and get noticed without making an offer." A recent conversation with Cassie Tucker and Lee Cockerell inspired me to reflect on two stories from my high school days. There were two different situations where I made big gestures without making an offer. Did you know that having a happy ending is an opportunity for conversions in your business? It is important to make an offer when trying to get attention for your business. But it is about more than just drawing atte...
Mar 08, 2023•21 min•Ep. 278
Cassie Tucker and I recently attended Podfest. Cassie returned to discuss the lessons we took away from our experience. The first lesson comes from the current trends in the podcasting industry. AI assisting in streamlining tasks and podcast management. The importance of building community on your show. The emphasis on utilizing video was very prevalent. It is an exciting time to be podcasting. Cassie presented on her first panel during Podfest, and a takeaway from her experience can applies to ...
Feb 22, 2023•15 min•Ep. 277
Djuan Rivers is back again, and we are processing our recent Phoenix Club Cruise workshops. We were excited to have some great presenters, including Djuan. Day one started with Mike Simmons presenting on Goal Setting. Mike provided a great definition of goal setting and the importance of the practical application to implement. The best takeaway is his GAME acronym. It stands for Goals, Actions, Metrics, and Execution. The best part: it can apply to any area of life: personal, business, etc. Lee ...
Feb 15, 2023•20 min•Ep. 276
Author Dan Miller and I recently visited the Wright Brothers National Monument in North Carolina. These are the ten lessons we learned as we reflected on our experience. Persistence, experimentation and asking for help are key to success. Many give up because they fear failure and competition. It doesn’t matter how old you are; you still have more inside of you. The Wright brothers did something no one had done, took a small break and then did it again. They didn’t let off the gas. You don’t kno...
Feb 08, 2023•38 min•Ep. 275
Cassie Tucker once again joins me as host and draws a parallel we can all learn from. As a former park ranger, I found that every park has two types of stories it tells: learned stories and earned stories. Learned stories are the stories that we tell. It is the information provided to guests; the content we choose for them to learn and use to enhance their experience. Earned stories are the stories they discover for themselves while visiting us. These are the actives and actions they do and take...
Feb 01, 2023•21 min•Ep. 274
As is customary, Orlando Leyba returns to ask me three questions of his own. This episode has a little surprise: Orlando answers his questions, so you get a two-for-one deal. First, why did you leave being a Park Ranger? Simply put, three things changed in my life. Not surprisingly, they cover a wide range of impacts. Second, what is peace to you? If you have listened to this show for any length, you probably won’t be surprised at my answer. Can you guess? Lastly, what is important in life? That...
Jan 25, 2023•24 min•Ep. 273
Most of us have a dream, but few people break from security to pursue their passion. Orlando Leyba did just that. A former satellite engineer turned comedian, Orlando shares his journey from working on CBS news to guesting three separate times on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Orlando experienced multiple career paths before discovering his passion for stand-up comedy. After participating in a local improv theater class gifted to him by his wife, Orlando began to focus his efforts on pursui...
Jan 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 272
I keep five notecards on my desk, each with a quote to help me keep my focus where it needs to be. I replace two or three of those cards each year with new quotes. When I start the year with new quotes, I do an episode of The Jody Maberry Show with Jeff Noel to share the five quotes. Here are my five quotes for 2023: "Trade your expectations for appreciation." - Tony Robbins "Do your best and forgive yourself." - Admiral Payne "This is a wonderful day. I've never seen this one before." - Maya An...
Jan 11, 2023•26 min•Ep. 271
Most of us use the New Year to set new goals or resolutions. Lee Cockerell recently told me something that changed how I view the beginning of the year. "The New Year begins every morning" - Lee Cockerell If something is good enough to start doing at the beginning of the year, it is good enough to begin on March 5th or a random Tuesday. If something is enough of a problem, you should stop doing it as New Year's resolution; you should stop doing it tomorrow. Or today. Understanding that the New Y...
Jan 04, 2023•10 min•Ep. 270
