I just returned from a quick trip to London to pick up my grandson Jullian and to meet with my UK publishers who will be publishing my book in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore and other countries outside the US where they distribute in English. We even had time to have afternoon tea and a forced march tour of London one afternoon. Instead of tea sandwiches Jullian order Earl Grey tea and a tortilla platter. Not very traditional but it was tasty. He then asked me what Earl Grey was. I told him I have no idea but will Google it today to find out. I hope you enjoy this article titled, Why Can't We Get Anything Done? It was published in 2001 but is still relevant today... Lee

We don't need more studies on the affect of excellent leadership. What we need is a whole lot more common sense.

Speaking of common sense, there are only 85 days left until my book is published. Go to my website for the latest update: www.LeeCockerell.com.

CREATING MAGIC...10 COMMON SENSE LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES FROM A LIFE AT DISNEY.

Thinking is the most important part of good time management or should we say, life management?

Keeping your life under control the best you can is the name of the game.

Good Morning Everyone

I am heading to London today to meet with my UK publisher. They are publishing my book in the UK, India, Australia and New Zealand. The best part of the trip though is that I am picking up my 12 year old grandson Jullian, showing him London and then bringing him home from his summer in France. 92 Days until my book is published. Go to: www.LeeCockerell.com for more information....Lee

COMMUNICATE....COMMUNICATE AND COMMUNICATE

Today's post is from many years ago when I was at Disney and we were going through a recession much like what may be happening now. This is the time to communicate more than ever and to tell the truth to your associates. The truth is usually much less scary than the rumors flying around.

Good Friday Everyone

95 Days until my book is out. Go to: www.LeeCockerell.com to pre-order. This book will give you an MBA in just a few hours.

I hope everyone had a good week. My mother taught me a lot. Some days I did not think she cared, especially when she was giving me some pretty tough feedback. Of course I learned that she cared 110% for me and that is why she gave me tough feedback. Think about how well you are doing this as you read the following letter from my mother. Have good weekend.

97 DAYS UNTIL MY BOOK IS PUBLISHED: Go to my website to order: http://www.LeeCockerell.com

Sign up for my leadership blog. We all need to be reminded of the basics several times a week if not daily.

Continuous improvement is the name of the game. Do you lead in a way that creates an environment where great ideas can surface and are you willing to try new things before shooting them down?

Learn to give out the Free Fuel...Appreciation, Recognition and Encouragement (A.R.E.). This is the subject of chapter 7 of my book which will be published on October 14, 2008, but can be pre-ordered right now by going to my website: www.LeeCockerell.com

Exxon is an expensive fuel at around $4.00-4.50 a gallon. My fuel A.R. E. is a free fuel. This is the fuel that powers human performance.

Mean moms are a good thing because they love you.

The more you read the more you know....Remember that knowledge is power...Mother

I hope you enjoy the things my mother taught me.

I would appreciate hearing from you all who read this blog. What do you think? What subjects do you want to hear more on. You don't have to post your name to leave me a comment.

Please stay in touch and have a good weekend...Lee