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June 29, 2020 32 mins

Ever notice how everything people want in life comes from doing difficult things (that very few people are willing to do)? This is often because you can’t tangibly see an impact right away. From growing up on a small Oklahoma farm to leading the Walt Disney Paris expansion and becoming the Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resorts, Lee Cockerell has navigated through one challenging situation after another (after another) resulting in amazing career growth. On today’s episode, Lee discusses how to identify the toughest problems in your life and work and successfully resolve them.

What You’ll Learn 

  • The importance of having balance in your life.  
  • How to set yourself up for success by tackling the “hard” stuff first.  
  • How to think about where you want to go in order to make the right moves to grow your career
  • The questions to ask yourself to prioritize what you want to achieve in life.

 

Have career change questions or want to make an introduction? Email scott@happentoyourcareer.com 

 

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Related Episodes

  1. How to Figure Out What You Really Want (Spotify / Apple Podcasts)
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