The Jody Maberry Show

"You've got to work hard to be ready when the lucky break happens." Last episode, Jerry Dugan joined to share about his passion for servant leadership and the lessons he's learned in his career. As we do on The Jody Maberry show, when we have a guest, that guest comes back the very next episode to ask me three questions. These questions are not prompted by me or influenced by me. He really came up...

"Our ruts are really not that deep. They're not that hard to climb out of." Jerry Dugan never expected that a simple conversation about Nutella would lead him on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. He is a compassionate speaker and author who aims to empower men in their thirties and forties to shatter the barriers keeping them from realizing their full potential. As an avid podcast l...

"Are Lee and Dan Cockerell really like that everywhere? That's right, they are." Author and speaker known as Dr. Disneyland, Jeff Barnes, returns to the Jody Mayberry Show to ask me three questions. He hit it out of the park with his questions, including my childhood inspiration to become a park ranger. We also get into some of the experiences I've had with former Disney executives, Lee Cockerel a...

  "Every great story requires conflict." Jeff Barnes had an underwhelming first experience at Disneyland. So much so that it sparked his curiosity about why people loved the park so much. His insatiable curiosity led him to research Walt Disney's life and the adversity he faced. It was through this research that Jeff discovered Walt's desire to be remembered as a storyteller and the importance of...

"If you want to get results, exert influence. If you want to feel like you're getting results when you're not, exert power." After a great conversation with Tim Dyck in our last episode, he has returned to ask me three questions. This was a fun chat with questions that led to a discussion about the importance of influence over power in leadership positions and how my experiences as a park ranger t...

"Seizing opportunities and taking risks help you avoid regret." Tim Dyck, founder of Best Culture Solutions, made a significant career transition by moving from a senior leadership corporate job to starting his own HR consultancy business. His passion for hiring the right people and executing successful people strategies was inspired by his experience as a former Disney cast member. During our con...

"When you know what success looks like, you can put energy into closing the gap." Storytelling can create a lasting impact on people, making it easier for them to remember and apply the concepts learned. John Losey joins this episode of The Jody Maberry Show and shares his insight on how to use your content to tell a story. He effectively utilizes storytelling to communicate the Next Best Step Str...

"The secret to my success has been that I ask more and I offer more." After a recent webinar I received an email with great questions about taking a professional leap. They were interested in how I got started working with Lee Cockerell and asked if I could share advice for people looking to make a leap. While Cassie and I have out own unique perspective of what it means to take a leap, it lead to...

"It does not work to make noise and get noticed without making an offer."   A recent conversation with Cassie Tucker and Lee Cockerell inspired me to reflect on two stories from my high school days. There were two different situations where I made big gestures without making an offer. Did you know that having a happy ending is an opportunity for conversions in your business? It is important to mak...

Cassie Tucker and I recently attended Podfest. Cassie returned to discuss the lessons we took away from our experience. The first lesson comes from the current trends in the podcasting industry. AI assisting in streamlining tasks and podcast management. The importance of building community on your show. The emphasis on utilizing video was very prevalent. It is an exciting time to be podcasting. Ca...

Djuan Rivers is back again, and we are processing our recent Phoenix Club Cruise workshops. We were excited to have some great presenters, including Djuan. Day one started with Mike Simmons presenting on Goal Setting. Mike provided a great definition of goal setting and the importance of the practical application to implement. The best takeaway is his GAME acronym. It stands for Goals, Actions, Me...

Author Dan Miller and I recently visited the Wright Brothers National Monument in North Carolina. These are the ten lessons we learned as we reflected on our experience. Persistence, experimentation and asking for help are key to success. Many give up because they fear failure and competition. It doesn't matter how old you are; you still have more inside of you. The Wright brothers did something n...

Cassie Tucker once again joins me as host and draws a parallel we can all learn from. As a former park ranger, I found that every park has two types of stories it tells: learned stories and earned stories. Learned stories are the stories that we tell. It is the information provided to guests; the content we choose for them to learn and use to enhance their experience. Earned stories are the storie...

As is customary, Orlando Leyba returns to ask me three questions of his own. This episode has a little surprise: Orlando answers his questions, so you get a two-for-one deal. First, why did you leave being a Park Ranger? Simply put, three things changed in my life. Not surprisingly, they cover a wide range of impacts. Second, what is peace to you? If you have listened to this show for any length,...

Most of us have a dream, but few people break from security to pursue their passion. Orlando Leyba did just that. A former satellite engineer turned comedian, Orlando shares his journey from working on CBS news to guesting three separate times on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Orlando experienced multiple career paths before discovering his passion for stand-up comedy. After participating in...

I keep five notecards on my desk, each with a quote to help me keep my focus where it needs to be.  I replace two or three of those cards each year with new quotes. When I start the year with new quotes, I do an episode of The Jody Maberry Show with Jeff Noel to share the five quotes.  Here are my five quotes for 2023: "Trade your expectations for appreciation." - Tony Robbins "Do your best and fo...

Most of us use the New Year to set new goals or resolutions. Lee Cockerell recently told me something that changed how I view the beginning of the year.  "The New Year begins every morning" - Lee Cockerell If something is good enough to start doing at the beginning of the year, it is good enough to begin on March 5th or a random Tuesday.  If something is enough of a problem, you should stop doing...

Matt McWilliams returns, as is customary, to ask his three questions. Matt is the author of Turn Your Passions into Profits, and his questions continue to add value to our previous conversations. First, in his book, Matt discusses seven types of leaders, ranging from the Master Maestro to the Cordial Caregiver. Out of these seven leaders, what type are you? I can narrow it down to two, but you may...

Matt McWilliams was a previous guest on the show and shared all about affiliate marketing. Jody invited Matt to come back and talk to us about his new book, "Turn Your Passions Into Profit". He has helped many people find success with their products. Now he is launching his own book to help even more people. Matt's book reveals how to find and attract your audience, build a following, and ultimate...

"Discover how to offer help someone in the most effective and impactful way." In this episode, Cassie and I talk about the way we meet and what she learned about how to offer to help someone. Over the years I have found that offering help in the proper way is essential when reaching out to someone. It is important to be specific about what you can bring to the table and to do your research on the...

"The show starts the moment your foot hit the stage." In this podcast episode, Cassie and I talk about navigating the irony of using humor and stories to presentations. We both find that they tend to add value without feeling like you are selling. After speaking at a conference Cassie shares some valuable feedback regarding my performance. She emphasized the importance of owning the opening of a p...

"Don't impose your bad day on other people - use problems as an opportunity to innovate and create better experiences than before." Recently I was able to experience the magic of creative problem-solving firsthand when Cassie and I put on the Creative Magic Mastermind in Orlando with Lee Cockerell. We had to be flexible due to a hurricane and ended up having to make last minute changes to where th...

"We can all strive for a balanced lifestyle and create a better environment for ourselves and those around us." During this episode Cassie and I talk with Djuan Rivers about how to get the most out of life. Djuan is a former Vice President of Disney Parks and Resorts, who now travels the world and inspires others to find balance in their lives and careers. Djuan had a passion for travel and a bala...

In this episode of The Jody Maberry Show, I broke my own rules and recorded using only my iPhone. When I was with Jeff Noel this summer in Glacier National Park, Jeff wanted to record short podcast episodes using only the iPhone. I was hesitant at first, but we recorded the first episode sitting next to Grennell Glacier, and despite some initial technical difficulties, we produced a quality record...

"You motivate the masses, but you inspire the individual." Notable Moments 00:17 – Reflecting on his time as VP of Disney's Animal Kingdom 01:32 – The unique magic and conservation work at Animal Kingdom 06:20 – Why culture and personal connection matter in leadership 08:48 – Leading people as whole individuals, not job titles 13:16 – The difference between managing 5,000 people vs. inspiring indi...