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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 Valerie Cockerell, former leader in retail and merchandising at multiple Disney locations, and current partner at Cockerell Consulting, which provides training, consulting, and coaching to help leaders and organizations build a great culture and deliver outstanding customer service. Our guest describes her leadership philosophy of building long term relationships, explains how her interest in travel shaped her career path, and shares her thoughts on leadership across both French and American cultures.

02:25 -- Leadership philosophy, building long term relationships, Disney leadership role models

16:03 -- Self-Awareness Quiz

19:39 -- Growing up in Lyon, France; taking risks and making life-changing decisions

29:42 -- Walt Disney World Insider Free Association

32:06 -- Comparison of Disney leadership in French and American cultures

Cockerell Consulting Group -- https://cockerellconsulting.com/

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

Guest -- Valerie Cockerell, https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-cockerell-02067956/

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

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 2 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 the challenges associated with “the inclusion illusion” and what leaders can do to overcome it, how leaders can make a difference in the lives of the people around them, and building a culture of engagement through inclusion.

02:10 -- Greatest adversity -- the “inclusion illusion;” the difference between diversity and inclusion

17:06 -- Greatest accomplishment -- defining success, living authentically and helping people find their gifts

24:51 -- Best leadership advice; building a culture of engagement

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

How can diversity across the gaming industry enrich gaming experiences for all of us? And how do we make sure we’re leaving the world a better place for those who come after us? Join us as we talk with DeAngelo Murillo, creator of geek media site TheGeekLyfe.com, about Latinx experiences in the gaming community, the importance of normalizing mental health through the games we play, and the inspiration behind his brand-new inclusive TTRPG, Emerald Templars.

01:18 -- Meet DeAngelo!

14:10 -- Questionable Latinx representation

23:08 -- The community bands together

30:05 -- A grimdark inclusive TTRPG

38:40 -- Normalizing mental health through play

50:35 -- Advice for creatives

Apex Legends -- https://www.ea.com/games/apex-legends

World of Warcraft -- https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/

Coyote & Crow -- https://coyoteandcrow.net/

Into the Mother Lands -- https://motherlandsrpg.com/

Emerald Templars -- https://thegeeklyfe.com/emeraldtemplars/

Cortex RPG -- https://www.cortexrpg.com/

The Geek Lyfe -- https://thegeeklyfe.com/

DeAngelo’s Twitch Channel -- https://www.twitch.tv/that_deangelo

DeAngelo’s Discord community -- https://discord.com/invite/pFcsdwR

Don’t forget to check out our friends at the Quit The Build podcast! https://www.quitthebuild.com/

Guest -- DeAngelo Murillo, https://linktr.ee/deangelomurillo

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

Original Music by Byson -- https://spoti.fi/3eoC47l

Creator / Host -- Clara Mount

Executive Producers -- J.B. Adams and Gerard Mitchell

Sound Editing -- Aaron Trnka

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

 

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 2 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Patrick Brennan, an executive-level leader who enjoyed a 32-year career at Walt Disney Imagineering, and contributed to the development of attractions at every Disney theme park location around the world. Our guest describes his leadership philosophy of serving as part of the team, his Disney leadership role model, his early years taking an interest in art and preparing to be a “starving artist,” and his perceptions of how Disney's leadership changed over the years.

02:33 -- Greatest accomplishment -- leading field art direction in the construction of Critter Country at Tokyo Disneyland

17:14 -- Greatest adversity -- conflict resolution, balancing creative and business interests

29:18 -- Best leadership advice; lessons from the early days of Pixar

As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.

The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch --- https://tinyurl.com/cfsduuc4

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

Guest -- Patrick Brennan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-brennan-b978b96/

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

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 Patrick Brennan, executive level leader who enjoyed a 32-year career at Walt Disney Imagineering, and contributed to the development of attractions at every Disney theme park location around the world. Our guest describes his leadership philosophy of serving as part of the team, his Disney leadership role model, his early years taking an interest in art and preparing to be a “starving artist,” and his perceptions of how Disney leadership changed over the years.

02:29 -- Leadership philosophy, Disney leadership role models

11:05 -- Self-Awareness Quiz

14:02 -- Growing up with an interest in art, early role model, working at the zoo

22:50 -- Walt Disney World Insider Free Association

26:28 -- Disney leadership through the decades, explaining the “why,” trust and respect

As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.

Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek --- https://tinyurl.com/49mrfwp3

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

Guest -- Patrick Brennan https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-brennan-b978b96/

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

 

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 2 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Dave Vermeulen, 48-year Cast Member and former executive with leadership experience at every Disney theme park resort location around the world. Our guest describes his greatest accomplishments associated with recognizing talent, taking risks, and making people happy; shares learnings from greatest adversity regarding career challenges; and explains what is meant by “Cast First, Guest Always.”

02:23 -- Greatest accomplishment -- representing the company and its product, recognizing talent, and taking risks

16:27 -- Greatest adversity -- career challenges, showing loyalty in relationships

28:57 -- Best leadership advice; “Cast First, Guest Always,” mentor relationships

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

Guest -- Dave Vermeulen, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-vermeulen-b56b90a/

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

 

What do you think is the hardest part about being a femme content creator? Today’s guest, Nerissa Hart aka RUBIEHART (they/she), is an actor, multidisciplinary theatre artist, streamer, and professional speedrunner. Tune in to hear Nerissa talk about what makes the speedrunning community unique, describe how they respond to discrimination, and remind us that we all have a place in the gaming community.

01:10 -- Meet Nerissa!

11:25 -- Theatre + gaming = LARP

18:36 -- Crash course on speedrunning

21:50 -- Nerissa’s origin story

33:10 -- Speedrunning for charity

39:05 -- Gender disparities in gaming

49:50 -- Dealing with discrimination

Shadow of the Colossus -- https://rb.gy/x0uka5

Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons -- https://rb.gy/feesqk

Velvet Noir (LARP) -- https://www.entropicendeavors.com/velvetnoir

Super Mario 64 -- https://rb.gy/izrv3e

RUBIEHART Twitch Channel -- http://twitch.tv/rubiehart

Team ICO -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Team_Ico

LiveArtDC -- https://liveartdc.com/

Speedrun stats and info -- https://www.speedrun.com/

Games Done Quick -- https://gamesdonequick.com/

Don’t forget to check out our friends at the Quit The Build podcast! https://www.quitthebuild.com/

Guest -- Nerissa Hart, https://linktr.ee/rubiehart

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

Original Music by Byson -- https://spoti.fi/3eoC47l

Creator / Host -- Clara Mount

Executive Producers -- J.B. Adams and Gerard Mitchell

Sound Editing -- Anna Hughes

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 Dave Vermeulen, 48-year Cast Member and former executive with leadership experience at every Disney theme park resort location around the world. Our guest describes his leadership philosophy of knowing the product and serving as a role model, his Disney leadership role models, his early years growing up in Southern California and working at Disneyland in the 1960s, and his perceptions of how Disney leadership changed over the years.

02:29 -- Leadership philosophy, Disney leadership role models

11:05 -- Self-Awareness Quiz

14:02 -- Growing up on a farm in Southern California, working at Disneyland

22:50 -- Walt Disney World Insider Free Association

26:28 -- Disney leadership through the decades, balancing focus on both results and people

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

Guest -- Dave Vermeulen, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-vermeulen-b56b90a/

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

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 2 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Valerie Oberle, 27-year Cast Member, former Vice President of Disney University and the first woman executive at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. Our guest describes the adversity of being first and how she dealt with it; the sense of accomplishment that can come from getting employees involved in the development and execution of new business ideas; and her best business and career advice.

02:36 -- The adversity of being the first woman executive in Walt Disney Parks organization

17:52 -- Involving Cast Members in creating new revenue generating products

30:06 -- Best advice for leaders and closing comments

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

Guest -- Valerie Oberle, https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-oberle-657037180/

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