Conflict
Manage Like a Mother
“Conflict is inevitable. How we handle it separates great leaders from the rest.” - Valerie Cockerell Episode Highlights 00:01:34 - Dealing with Conflict as a Mom 00:03:15 - Creating Common Ground 00:05:53 - Teaching Conflict Resolution 00:06:40 - Cultural Differences in Conflict 00:15:21 - Conflict in the Workplace 00:16:38 - Finding Solutions 00:17:02 - Positive Conflict Connect with Valerie: Order the book – LinkedIn – Conflict Through her own experiences raising three children and navigating the challenges of leadership roles, Valerie Cockerell learned...
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Diversity
Manage Like a Mother
“It is hard if you come to the table with just one set of tools. By bringing diversity and embracing diversity, you are bringing more tools to your toolbox. - Valerie Cockerell Episode Highlights 00:01:46 - Valerie's Perspective on Diversity 00:04:33 - Diversity at Disney 00:05:48 - Stereotypes and Cultural Differences 00:09:40 - Overcoming Us vs. Them Mentality 00:13:42 - Perceiving Discrimination 00:14:35 - Challenging Assumptions 00:17:37 - Teaching Children the Value of Diversity 00:18:08 - Overcoming Workplace Exclusion 00:27:39 - The Importance of Diversity in the Workplace 00:30:19 -...
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Recognition and Feedback
Manage Like a Mother
Make it genuine and make it immediate, otherwise one day they're going to find happiness somewhere else when they're being appreciated for what they do. - Valerie Cockerell Episode Highlights 00:01:27 - Generosity in Recognition 00:03:57 - Effort vs Result 00:05:06 - Specificity in Recognition 00:07:22 - Building a Habit of Recognition 00:14:41 - The Importance of Feedback in Relationships 00:15:41 - The Goldilocks Paradox in Feedback 00:16:50 - The Value of Practicing Feedback 00:17:21 - Recognition and Feedback as Tools for Improvement Connect with Valerie: Order the book – ...
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Values
Manage Like a Mother
Having clarity on your values is important as both a leader and a parent. It's the glue that keeps your family, your team, your organization, your community together. - Valerie Cockerell Episode Highlights 00:00:41 - The Importance of Values 00:03:56 - Behaviors Reflecting Values 00:06:32 - Alignment of Values in the Workplace 00:09:38 - Misalignment and Finding the Right Fit 00:14:19 - The Importance of Alignment and Values 00:15:23 - The Power of Clarity 00:15:54 - Key Takeaway - Be Purposeful and Clear Connect with Valerie: Order the book – LinkedIn – Values Valerie...
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Onboarding and Training
Manage Like a Mother
“Onboarding is about making a first impression. It's a telltale of how much care you put in your people. If you don't invest in onboarding, it foreshadows how little you value your employees. - Valerie Cockerell Episode Highlights 00:00:30 - Importance of Onboarding 00:02:33 - Elements of Good Onboarding 00:05:23 - Addressing New Hire Anxiety 00:09:01 - Duration of Onboarding 00:14:38 - Importance of Training and Learning Styles 00:15:44 - Training Framework and Treating Employees Professionally 00:16:42 - Reasons for Inadequate Employee Training 00:18:26 - The Role of Leaders in...
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Anna's Story
Manage Like a Mother
“Do not ever, ever let your age or your circumstances or your gender or whatever dictate what you can and cannot do. If you have your mindset on it, you can make it happen.” - Valerie Cockerell Episode Highlights 00:00:20 - Anna's Childhood" 00:00:59 - Anna's Resilience during COVID 00:01:25 - Anna's Independence 00:03:17 - Lesson from Anna Connect with Valerie: Order the book – LinkedIn – Valerie shares a heartfelt story about the lessons she learned from her resilient and optimistic mother, Anna. Growing up in a humble family during World War II, Anna faced...
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Introduction to Manage Like a Mother
Manage Like a Mother
"The competencies required to be a great leader are not very different from the competencies a mother must have to raise her children to be the best they can be." - Valerie Cockerell Throughout her years as a leader and mother, Valerie Cockerell has learned a number of lessons from people, including her own mom. So many that she wrote, "Manage Like a Mother: Leadership Lessons Drawn from the Wisdom of Mom." She wrote the book to help others learn how to incorporate their mom's leadership lessons into their own approach. This first episode of the Manage Like a Mother podcast is a conversation...
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“Do not ever, ever let your age or your circumstances or your gender or whatever dictate what you can and cannot do. If you have your mindset on it, you can make it happen.” - Valerie Cockerell
Episode Highlights
00:00:20 - Anna's Childhood"
00:00:59 - Anna's Resilience during COVID
00:01:25 - Anna's Independence
00:03:17 - Lesson from Anna
Connect with Valerie:
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Valerie shares a heartfelt story about the lessons she learned from her resilient and optimistic mother, Anna. Growing up in a humble family during World War II, Anna faced scarcity and danger, yet her spirit remained unbroken. Even in the face of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, Anna took it upon herself to sew masks for her community.
One of the most impactful moments came when, at 72 years old and newly widowed, Anna decided to learn how to drive. Overcoming her initial lack of knowledge and relying on public transportation, she embraced independence and discovered a newfound freedom. Valerie admires her mother's determination and draws inspiration from her life lesson: never let age, circumstances, or gender dictate what you can achieve.
With the mindset to make things happen, anything is possible. Valerie cherishes this lesson and will carry it with her always. Anna's story serves as a reminder to overcome obstacles, find silver linings, and create a better future in the face of adversity.
Valerie's book is filled with relatable stories and practical takeaways for aspiring and existing leaders. This is such a unique look into leadership that provides moms and those with many lessons from their mom, clarity and inspiration in the complex world of leadership.