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It’s our fourth and final conversation with Lee Cockerell, and today we focus our discussion on the importance of Customer Service, why it’s something that matters to absolutely everyone, and how to improve your customer service immediately.   Disney is known worldwide for their Customer Service practices, and Lee shares some of the most important principles and guidelines he taught 40,000+ Cast Members at Disney.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Why Customer Service isn’t a department Two simple words that can elevate your entire company culture, and guarantee that customers love you Why you win customers one at a time, but you can lose them thousands at a time The importance of rehearsal in life and business 5 Customer Service Rules to write down and follow every single day   Resources Discussed   BOOK: Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies From a Life at Disney BOOK: The Customer Rules: The 39 Essential Rules for Delivering Sensational Service BOOK: Time Mangement Magic: How To Get M

It’s our third conversation with Lee Cockerell (former Executive VP of Operations for Walt Disney World® Resort), and today we examine the important differences between Leadership and Management, and Lee shares some ideas about you can step up your game in both areas.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   The biggest differentiator between Leadership and Management The single question you can ask yourself to evaluate your effectiveness as a Leader Why mothers are best leaders in the world The best way to get your team to commit to you and your vision The 3 areas where Lee spent most of his time while overseeing 40,000+ Cast Members at Walt Disney World® Resort   Resources Discussed   BOOK: Creating Magic: 10 Common Sense Leadership Strategies From a Life at Disney BOOK: The Customer Rules: The 39 Essential Rules for Delivering Sensational Service BOOK: Time Mangement Magic: How To Get More Done Every Day and Move From Surviving To Thriving Sign Up For This! —> Thrive15: Learn to Start or Grow a Business (us

We’re back for our second conversation with Lee Cockerell, a former Executive VP of Operations for Walt Disney World® Resort.   Today, we discuss a topic that’s relevant to absolutely everyone - Time Management. Lee shares some of the most valuable Time Management lessons he learned from his years working as a top-level Executive at one of the largest corporations in the world.   This episode is filled with actionable items. It’s worth grabbing a notebook and a pen, jotting down the powerful lessons Lee shares, and immediately deciding which pieces you will implement right away.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   The role that systems play in Time Management, and how to lay the foundation for your fool-proof Time Management system 6 Questions to help get your life back on track in all areas How to figure out what you should be working on today that will pay off for the rest of your life? Why Time Management is like flying a plane, and mastering the skill The importance of building routines in today’s fas

Lee Cockerell is the former Executive Vice President of operations for Walt Disney World® Resort. As the senior operating executive for 10 years, Lee led a team of 40,000 Cast Members (Disney Employees) and was responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, four theme parks, two water parks, a shopping and entertainment village, and the ESPN sports and recreation complex in addition to the ancillary operations which supported the number one vacation destination in the world.   Today we learn about the path Lee took from working as a banquet waiter at Hilton Hotels to serving as the Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World® Resort.   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   How Lee was able to work his way from being a banquet waiter for Hilton to Executive VP of Operations for Walt Disney World® Resort The two reasons Lee was able to continuously get ahead in life Lee’s valuable perspective on post-secondary education The 3 Key Lessons Lee learned from his 10+ years at Disney Why everyone

We’re at the end of our 5-day conversation about this new approach to work, life, and money. In today’s episode, I summarize the new approach from start to finish, and wrap up the conversation with a call to action to simply be on the lookout for opportunities that allow you to create your own economy.   We are truly living in the most exciting time in human history. The opportunities at our disposal are limitless. It’s up to us take action, to shift our paradigm, expand our mindset, and step up our game in all areas.   I am excited to open up a 1-on-1 mentorship program to 6 of you, and virtually hold your hand through the first part of your journey as you change your approach to work, life, and money.    If you want to apply to be in this first group of 6, watch the video over at http://movingmillennials.com/newapproach and enter your name and email. You’ll receive an email from me with more information and some very clear next steps.    I am absolutely fired up to get started, and excited to meet more of

Complete Personal Freedom lies on the other side of finding a way to create your own economy, so that you are no longer dependent on trading your time for money (or tennis balls for glasses of water).   Today’s episode is all about crystallizing the possibilities that exist within this vision for young people - this new approach to work, life, and money.    After the episode, I encourage you to become clear on what your life would look and feel like if you no longer needed to trade your time for money. Where would you be living? Who would you be with? How would you fill your days, weeks, and months?    Realize that the lifestyle you’re now imagining is 100% achievable, and more accessible than you know. It’s literally at your fingertips, and it only requires a shift in your focus to move swiftly towards it.    I’m excited to hear what a life of freedom means for you. Send me a message at dave@movingmillennials.com, and share your vision with me.    Have an amazing day. Do what moves you.       Visit http://w

What is an economy? How do we move our focus from simply earning an income to creating our own economy?    In today’s episode, I do my very best to answer this question and provide multiple examples of people who have successfully elevated their personal freedom by creating their own economy.   Complete Personal Freedom is truly on the other side of creating your own economy. This part of the conversation lays the foundation for understanding the power in this.    Tune in, take notes, and share your feedback with me. I can’t wait to hear from you: dave@movingmillennials.com   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   What an ‘economy’ is, and why understanding the definition is the first step in creating your own How technology has completely changed the game and levelled the playing field The 3 things that make creating your own economy more accessible and achievable than ever before The difference between getting paid for your time vs getting paid for your ideas   Resources Discussed   Moving Millennials Episo

It’s the second day of our conversation about this new approach to work, life, and money for our generation.    Today, we dive into the first step in this new approach. This first step is the most difficult to accept, since it runs contrary to absolutely everything we’ve been taught. If you bring an open mind to today’s episode, it may forever change the way you view your world as it relates to work, and money.   Tune in, spread the word, and send me your feedback: dave@movingmillennials.com   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Why stopping your search for your ‘dream job’ is the first step to Complete Personal Freedom How your ‘dream job’ can trick you into feeling perceived freedom The relevance of tennis balls and glasses of water in shaping your career and creating your freedom   Continue the conversation with me in these ways: Email at dave@movingmillennials.com and follow me on Twitter  @_daveanderson.   Visit http://www.movingmillennials.com/116 for complete show notes, to download The Manifesto

For months, I have been crystallizing an idea about an entirely new approach to work, life, and money for our generation. The new approach is something I have become completely fired up about, so this week I decided to go solo so that I could share it with all of you.    Today, I present an overview. The big picture, if you will. A lot of this is based on a brand new 16-minute video I’ve recently put together and explains this vision in detail. I’ll share the video on Friday’s episode, but wanted to provide lots of context throughout the week.   I’m excited to hear your feedback through the week. Send me your thoughts @_daveanderson on Twitter and via email: dave@movingmillennials.com   In This Episode, You Will Learn:   Why it’s important to look beyond your job(s) for financial wellness and security How our current approach to work, life, and money is still rooted in Industrial Age thinking How landing a ‘dream job’ can be a trip that holds you back for years and years Why we need to use ‘opposite consc

It’s our fourth day with Canadian opera singer Charles Sy, and today he takes us through his performance preparation process. He shares some of the specific techniques he uses leading up to big performances, and discusses his mental approach on the day of.   As Charles explains, performing on a stage is no different than any athletic event. Preparation and mindset are absolutely everything.   Listen in, and take notes. Regardless of your current profession, there are nuggets in here for everyone. Charles is an elite-level performer, and gives tremendous thought to the way he prepares for his biggest performances.   Resources Discussed   Visit Charles’ website: http://charles-sy.com Watch Charles sing, and share his talent with you world: http://bit.ly/charlessy   Continue the conversation with me in these ways: Email at dave@movingmillennials.com and follow me on Twitter @_daveanderson.   Visit http://www.movingmillennials.com/114 for complete show notes, to download The Manifesto, and to receive your

It’s our third day with Charles Sy. For those who have yet to listen to his full story, be sure to jump back to episode 111 (http://movingmillennials.com/111). Charles is one of the finest young opera singers in Canada.   Today we hear about the pieces of Charles’ story when he was working his tail off and felt like he hadn’t much to show for his hard work. For 5 years, this aspiring opera singer would invest 4 or 5 hours in honing his craft each and every day without landing a single role.   Tune in to hear why he had to wait 5 years for his first opera roll, and why it ended up being the most fruitful 5 years of his development.    Charles also opens up and shares two quirky and unusual practice strategies that have ultimately given him a leg up on thousands of other singers.    Listen in, spread the word, and do what moves you.   Resources Discussed   Visit Charles’ website: http://charles-sy.com Watch Charles sing, and share his talent with you world: http://bit.ly/charlessy   Continue the conversat

We’re back for our second episode with Charles Sy, one of Canada’s most promising young opera singers.   Having recently taking home First Place in the Canadian Opera Company’s Centre Stage Competition, Charles is quickly catching the attention of music lovers across the country with his exceptional artistry, and his beautiful voice.   What most people don’t know about Charles is level of adversity he’s had to face through his journey. Today, Charles pulls back the curtain, and opens up about the countless number of serious hurdles he’s had to run around and jump over in order to get to where he is today.   If there is ONE thing you will take from today’s episode, it’s inspiration. Tune in, listen carefully, and use the inspiration to do what moves you.   Resources Discussed   Visit Charles’ website: http://charles-sy.com   Continue the conversation with me in these ways: Email at dave@movingmillennials.com and follow me on Twitter @_daveanderson.   Visit http://www.movingmillennials.com/112 for comple

This week’s Millennial Mentor takes the pursuit of ‘doing what moves you’ to a whole new level. He fell in love with singing through Disney movies and 'Barney and Friends' when he was just 4 years old. Since his first time from ‘The Clean Up Song’, Charles Sy has filled his life with music and singing.   Today, he is one of the most promising young opera singers in Canada, having recently taken home First Place and the Audience Choice Award in the Canadian Opera Company’s Centre Stage National Competition.   This week, follow Charles on his journey from student, to amateur to professional singer. He takes us ‘backstage’ and takes us through the ups and downs along his path.    The life lessons that are woven through Charles’ amazing story are powerful. Even if you’re not an artist or musician, there is much to be learned from his stories of perseverance, discipline, commitment to becoming great at the thing he loved the most.    Tune in, listen closely, and like Charles, do what moves you.   Resources Discus

It’s our final conversation with this week’s Millennial Mentor, Amir Fishman. Today, Amir shares one of his most interesting travel stories.    When we travel, we grow. We’re forced out of our comfort zones, and we meet people from completely different walks of life who seemingly enter into our lives for a brief moment to teach us a powerful lesson.    This is one of those stories. It’s one you don’t want to miss.    Tune in, subscribe, and do what moves you.   Continue the conversation with me in these ways: Email me at dave@movingmillennials.com and follow me on Twitter @_daveanderson.   Visit http://www.movingmillennials.com/109 for complete show notes, to download The Manifesto, and to receive your free ebook, 'The Millennial Mentors: Volume 1'.

We’re back for day 4 with this week’s Millennial Mentor, Amir Fishman. Today we learn about a completely different side of Amir. In addition to his passion for travel, adventure, and the outdoors, Amir is a very talented musician. Today, he shares the story behind his band ‘The Good Acoustics’, and their incredible #TrainReaction movement.   They’ve had some amazing success over the past year and a half, and if you listen closely to today’s episode you’ll uncover some gems about igniting a movement, building a brand, and making a positive impact.   Tune in, subscribe, and do what moves you.   Resources Discussed   Learn more about The Good Acoustics and their #TrainReaction movement   Continue the conversation with me in these ways: Email me at dave@movingmillennials.com and follow me on Twitter @_daveanderson.   Visit http://www.movingmillennials.com/109 for complete show notes, to download The Manifesto, and to receive your free ebook, 'The Millennial Mentors: Volume 1'.

In every entrepreneurial journey, there are defining moments where a single decision can elevate the business to brand new heights. Overhang Adventures is experiencing one of these moments right now.    Today, Amir walks us through his decision to begin offering international travel and adventure experiences through Overhang Adventures.    If you’re someone you loves travel and adventure, you absolutely MUST take a look at the life-changing experiences offered by Amir and his team at Overhang Adventures. Tune in, take notes, and consider taking a leap and applying for their 10-day adventure in Japan.   Resources Discussed   Learn more about Overhang Adventures   Continue the conversation with me in these ways: Email me at dave@movingmillennials.com and follow me on Twitter @_daveanderson.   Visit http://www.movingmillennials.com/108 for complete show notes, to download The Manifesto, and to receive your free ebook, 'The Millennial Mentors: Volume 1'.

Amir Fishman has created a company that is COMPLETELY centred around the thing he loves the most - nature. Amir is a Professional Outdoorsman and his company, Overhang Adventures, specializes in taking young adults on outdoor adventures all over the world.   Today, we learn more about the inner-workings of Overhang Adventures. We learn more about Amir’s startup story, how they’ve evolved and grown over the years, gain insight into some of the hurdles they’ve successfully stepped over, and hear about the future of the company.   There are so many lessons in today’s conversation with Amir. Listen in, take notes, and do what moves you.    Resources Discussed   Learn more about Overhang Adventures   Continue the conversation with me in these ways: Email me at dave@movingmillennials.com and follow me on Twitter @_daveanderson.   Visit http://www.movingmillennials.com/107 for complete show notes, to download The Manifesto, and to receive your free ebook, 'The Millennial Mentors: Volume 1'.

This week’s Millennial Mentor is a jack-of-all-trades, and a master of many. Amir Fishman is a Professional Outdoorsman, and the Founder and CEO of Overhang Adventures. He’s a certified Guide of almost everything that is self-propelled (climbing, paddling, backpacking, etc…)   He plays drums, guitar, piano, violin, and he's a member of the band The Good Acoustics. To top it all off, Amir speaks three languages fluently, and is learning two more.   To kick things off this week, we hear Amir’s story about how he discovered his passion for nature and the outdoors, and how he was able to turn his passion into a company called Overhang Adventures.    Amir has a beautiful story, and he’s a beautiful storyteller. Tune in. This week's conversations with Amir are FULL of brilliant ideas and inspiration.   Resources Discussed   Learn more about Overhang Adventures   Continue the conversation with me in these ways: Email me at dave@movingmillennials.com and follow me on Twitter @_daveanderson.   Visit http://www.mo

It’s our 5th and final day with Shamsha Shamsey. We’ve had some amazing conversations this week about Vipassana, Dealing with Negative Emotions, Rumi, and the Never-Ending Quest for Balance. Today, we talk about what to do when you find yourself taking something personally, and how moving through personal attacks (regardless of their form) multiplies your personal power.   We wrap up with a quick chat about how we can choose to live in the past, the present, or the future. The reality is that most of us spend most of our time in the past or the future. Shamsha shares a powerful story about a painter that teaches us how to choose the present moment, and stay in the NOW.   Resources Discussed   Shamsha’s website Shamsha’s first appearance on Moving Millennials   Continue the conversation with me in these ways: Email at dave@movingmillennials.com and follow me on Twitter  @_daveanderson.   Visit http://www.movingmillennials.com/105 for complete show notes, to download The Manifesto, and to receive your free

Balance. What does it really mean? Is it possible to achieve true Balance in life? Shamsha believes that while achieving complete Balance is rare, it’s something we can continuously be moving towards.   Today, Shamsha introduces us to some interesting ideas about how we can find more balance in our life and ultimately discover more ease in all areas.   Listen in...   Resources Discussed   Shamsha’s website Shamsha’s first appearance on Moving Millennials   Continue the conversation with me in these ways: Email at dave@movingmillennials.com and follow me on Twitter @_daveanderson.   Visit http://www.movingmillennials.com/104 for complete show notes, to download The Manifesto, and to receive your free ebook, 'The Millennial Mentors: Volume 1'.