If you know me, you know I love reading. Not only does it empower the mind but strengthens decision-making and awareness among other things. However, as guest Jeff Brown explains in this episode, reading also requires spending: A spending of energy, a spending of interest, even a spending of time. While reading can be a sacrifice, as Jeff discusses in his book, ‘Read to Lead’, reading is a secret sauce to success and learning. If you want to read well, don’t just pursue what interests you but seek to see and develop the habit as an extension of creativity and roadmap to greater influence. Resources:­ Podcast: https://readtoleadpodcast.com/ Website: https://readtolead.com Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker  

Come Rain or Shine

Read to Lead with Jeff Brown

If you’ve ever been apprehensive about starting your business, you’re not alone. Not only does the endeavor require proxy and prowess but also a well-developed pathway to profit. But the real question is: How do we sustain success after starting our business? What ‘it’ factors are required and if we lack them, how do we get them? As Jody and I discuss in this episode, while the ‘it’ may vary depending on the opportunity, you must consider how you can develop relationships through experiences. Are you pursuing a special service? Are you able to network and build an audience simultaneously with credibility? Are you developing and sharing knowledge and tools with your target demographics? Do you have contacts who can help and promote you? If not, chances are you’re not ready to start owning a business; granted, it’s never too early to start considering the culture you want to influence. As long as your starting point centers building community, you’ll have a solid foundation moving forward. Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker  

Advice on Starting Your Own Business

One of my favorite customer service books is from legendary author and speaker Bob Farrell. In his book, ‘Give ‘Em the Pickle’, he discusses how to improve client satisfaction and retention through three words, “I’ll be back." However, as Jody and I explain in this episode, to earn this phrase, one should not rely on the protocol alone. Contrarily, if you want to go above and beyond in our affairs, dare to fuse selfless service with common sense. But Dan? How do we equip our employees to do this? The answer is simple: Have a framework to empower from. Give your team the confidence to make critical decisions and proactively communicate expectations. By doing this, you can ensure your organization will give clients a reason to tell positive stories about you. Resources: Give ‘Em the Pickle: https://www.amazon.com/Giveem-Pickle-Bob-Farrell/dp/1880692333 Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

Give ‘Em the Pickle

For most of us, we’re all about the numbers and bottom line; perhaps a few analytics but little beyond face value. However, as Data Scientist and Engineer, Ben Burke, explains, to dream big, you must embrace big data. While critical thinking is essential, knowing its place in the current technological evolution is just as significant. For instance, to best manage information, organizations should consider improving their critical data analysis. While the ways to facilitate are many, if more companies commit to teaching their employees the science, the more the science will influence people to life-changing products and solutions.  Resources: Website: http://www.betweenthedata.com/ Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker  

Ep 162 - Ben Burke

Often when we discuss diversity, we promote inclusion and fairness from a recruiting perspective.  However, as Jody and I discuss in this episode, diversity not only applies to human resources but also input and imagination. When new ideas emerge, how are they communicated and exchanged? Are you reacting or responding? Are you putting yourself in the shoes of your clients and competitors or not? Are you considering new ways to train new talent in the way they go? If not, consider red teaming, an exercise in testing policies and processes against external criteria. The end goal? To encourage fresh insights in a non-reactive way that maintains the virtue and dignity of your core values. As you’ll find, while the practice may be novel at first, the result will more than justify the acclimation.  Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker  

Getting Diverse Input on Your Ideas

For many companies, valuable products and processes are essential to what they do. After all, you have to know your starting point and final destination to hit the bottom line. However, one area I find many organizations fall short on is onboarding. As Jody and I discuss in this episode, onboarding is critical to retention. How well do you train your employees? How well are you instilling purpose into their role? Is there a checklist for every function? Once you start to think along these lines, not only will you help new employees develop confidence early on but increase the odds of keeping them over time. Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker  

Improving the Onboarding Process

We all have doubts and fear given we’re human and prone to weakness. But what if I told you there were ways to deflect those doubts when you wanted to? As Jody and I discuss in this episode, dealing with self-doubt can be a challenge; however, by maturing in self-awareness, connecting to a healthy inner circle, and not seeking validation, you can avoid vain anxieties and assumptions. After all, the life you live in your head doesn’t have to manifest in real life. The question is: What are you telling yourself to help you think positively and constructively? Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

Dealing with Self Doubt

For many, performance and drivenness are two separate entities. One involves autonomy; the other desire. However, as guest David Hancock shares in this episode, when these virtues collide, the results can be transformative. The key? Relevancy. To be relevant, we not only have to value our skills but create our opportunities. The effort may require diligence and delegation; it may summon an acquired grit. Yet, if we commit ourselves to create communities alongside our opportunities, we’ll find the determination to overcome everyday obstacles with greater ease and efficiency. Resources: Website: www.performancedrivenbook.com= Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

Performance Driven Thinking

In this era, more information is available than ever before. As such, many leaders often stall important decisions to secure more data to make a more informed decision. However, as Jody and I discuss in this episode, sometimes you got to put the pencil down, understand your values, and trust your intellect to make immediate decisions. While you may feel you're rushing to conclusions, if you already know the purpose behind your decision-making, you can drive correct solutions to fruition sooner rather than later.  After all, if time is money, why stall? Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

Make a Decision and Move Forward

When we talk about vocational leadership, we often allude to the importance of situational awareness. After all, to be effective, you must be discerning at the moment.  However, as Jon Macaskill, Navy SEAL Commander and motivational speaker discusses in this episode, to be discerning requires a blend of mindfulness and meditation. For instance, a manager can know how to plan and delegate; however, until he knows how to calibrate in pressure situations, he cannot capitalize in pivotal circumstances.  As education in meditation, Jon provides insight on how to maximize mindfulness in corporate situations. From his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan to his nonprofit for which he serves as Deputy Executive Director, Jon's current mission is to help high-performance entities replace stress and anxiety with renewed focus and productivity. Resources: Website: https://macaskillconsulting.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill/ Deliberate Discomfort: https://www.amazon.com/Deliberate-Discomfort-Operations-Comfortable-Uncomfortable/dp/1733428011 Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

The Value of Meditation and Mindfulness

In the real world, we all need a real job. From rent to bills, every dollar counts; every cent matters. However, in today’s worker market economy, more people are chasing freedom and balance than ever before. Especially in a post-pandemic era, many Americans are reevaluating their passions and priorities to counter greater insecurity and uncertainty. And why not given we’re all individual contractors with value to contribute wherever we go.  Still, as Jody and I discuss in this episode while pursuing a dream is perfectly acceptable, let’s not neglect the necessity of a current day job. As a foundation, if we target our skills while not forsaking our motivations, no question we'll accomplish our goals even if the big ones are a few years away. Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

The Freedom of Working a Side Gig

When it comes to starting a side hustle, maturing passion into action is easier said than done. Not only do you have to work quickly but promote yourself and your mission in ways that reach and inspire people.  However, as Debbie Allen, a seasoned entrepreneur who became a millionaire by 32, shares in this episode, there are many ways to convert a passion into a successful business opportunity. For starters, once you identify what you’re passionate about, only then can you start a hustle with the potential to become a career. While human nature is to jump the gun, consider what you want to do. From there, network with mentors and like-minded entrepreneurs willing to educate alongside your endeavors. Additionally, don’t be afraid to invest in yourself. When you buy into yourself, you take it seriously. Why not take your skills and uniqueness and make that a part of your brand? Whatever you do, as you step out of your comfort zone, don't be afraid to build confidence by promoting the expert you are. After all, once you have your own business, you only have your destiny to follow. Resources: https://debbieallen.com/ The Highly Paid Expert: Turn Your Passion, Skills, and Talents Into A Lucrative Career by Becoming The Go-To Authority In Your Industry by Debbie Allen Success is Easy: Shameless, No-nonsense Strategies to Win in Business by Debbie Allen Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

Easy Success and Shameless Self Promotion

While leadership is an opportunity, it can also be a challenge. As many leaders can attest, how we motivate, how we facilitate, and how we change are all essential responsibilities. Yet, as a guest, Patty Beach, shares in this episode, how we execute these endeavors is just as important. For instance, we may know how to inspire the right idea; however, if we don’t empower versatile decision-making, corporate alignment to that idea will struggle. Conversely, if diversity and inclusivity are embraced from top to bottom, the strength of teamwork will be more effective. As Patty explains in her new book, The Art of Alignment: A Practical Guide to Inclusive Leadership, workplace alignment is just as much art and social science as a social construct. No matter what position you’re in, dare to view best practices as collective visions everyone can engage. Additionally, rather than reacting to a crisis, educate your colleagues to value their potential contributions to the big picture. Resources: Website: https://www.leadershipsmarts.com/ Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

Value What You Need To Say

We all have ideas about success. We think luxurious homes, stable incomes, dream jobs, stock options; the list goes on. However, as Jody and I discuss in this episode, often our view of success is the byproduct of success rather than success itself. Dare we ask ourselves: How do we define success? What is the pathway to success in a given area? How do we create objectives for ourselves along the way? Whatever situation you’re in, you mustn’t let others define success for you. While each journey is unique, if you create new opportunities, do not repeat negative habits, invite critique, and hold yourself accountable, you will deliver on the goals you set for yourself. By staying consistent in these behaviors, no question, you will find breakthroughs in the small details that lead to success in the long run. Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

You Get to Define Success

Left to our own devices, almost all of us are driven by independence. We work hard trying to make a living and ends meet. Little do we realize the small things that exhaust us to the point of disorientation. However, as today’s guest, Ela Staniak, shares, if you want to own your presence, you have to first own your past and disfunction. As hard as you may work, you will never get far if you don’t develop connections and ask for support when needed. Even when you feel self-sufficient, this alone is not a foundation for sustained success. As Ela's story confirms, when you align through self-awareness, not only will you better understand your beliefs but also your core values and what gives you confidence. Once you have this assurance, you’ll then be able to pursue unprecedented results and abide in simplicity along the journey. Resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ela-feminineleaders/?originalSubdomain=au Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ela_staniak/ Website: https://www.feminineleaders.co/ Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker

How to Develop Connections with Purpose

Creating and maintaining a magical culture in any organization takes dedication and commitment. Dan Cockerell, a 27 year Disney veteran and retired Vice President of the Magic Kingdom, and host Jody Maberry share stories and insight to help you build the mindset you need to build a strong organizational culture. Come Rain or Shine will equip any leader with the tools to influence the weather in your kingdom for years to come.

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Come Rain or Shine

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