Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.

In this episode, Part 1 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Deloria Nelson, former Disney leader in Human Resources, and current president of Authentic Culture & Engagement Solutions, Inc., where she energizes and engages workforce transformation as a coach and consultant, focusing on culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our guest describes her leadership philosophy of “leading with love,'' her experience working in employee relations and compliance, and her thoughts on Disney leadership.

03:04 -- Leadership philosophy, “lead with love,” Disney leadership role model

12:17 -- Self-Awareness Quiz

16:31 -- Growing up as family mediator; discussion of HR investigations and treating people fairly

27:08 -- Walt Disney World Insider Free Association

29:53 -- Comparison of Disney leadership to leadership in other companies

Authentic Culture & Engagement Solutions, Inc. -- https://acesolutionsgroup.com/

The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

Guest -- Deloria Nelson https://www.linkedin.com/in/deloria-nelson-54822711

Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/

Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/

Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/

Creator -- J.B. Adams

Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell

Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski

Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon