Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Discussions

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Real conversations on Diversity and Inclusion

One of the main reasons we, at Tyson Group are, in business is to develop people so that they can take their organizations and careers to the next level.

Unfortunately, there are members of our community who encounter more resistance than others while making the same or similar career journeys. As we reflected on the turbulent events of 2020, we wanted to do something that brought real issues to the forefront of discussion and would make a lasting impact on future generations of business professionals. As with everything in business, first step to resolving any challenge or issue is admitting it exists in the first place.

That being said, we assembled this limited series of interviews with two goals in mind:

To highlight the experiences of these leaders, enhance your own experiences, and help you reflect on how well you’re doing as an inclusive leader who can reach beyond the boundaries associated with race, religion, gender, and culture.
Provide insight, advice, and wisdom for all people of color and gender who are working to move up the ranks at their companies and in their careers.

A lot of you may be struggling with some of the changes we are facing today. We hope that these interviews allow you to see your blind spots and give you some cognitive dissonance to make the necessary adjustments.

Below is a summary of sessions in this diversity and inclusion series:

Meka Morris

In this session of Diversity and Inclusion, Lance’s guest is Meka Morris, Currently the Executive VP and Chief Revenue Officer at the Minnesota Twins. Lance and Meka dive right into the complexities of diversity. They discuss the need for you to step out of an environment that plays to your personal comfort before you can truly discover your strengths, and some of the unique challenges leaders face when they grow their teams in today's environment. After listening to this session, you will come away with fresh ideas on how you can grow your company and your career.

Mike Brown

In this session of Diversity and Inclusion, Lance talks with Mike Brown, VP of Premium Sales and Ticketing with the Columbus Crew SC. In their discussion, they bring out the importance of networking, building relationships, and expanding beyond your circle of influence. And if you are looking to advance your career, they highlight the importance of looking past the differences and meeting people from other environments. The discussion in this session will supply you with ideas for expanding your career. Listen in.

Kelli Scott

This session of Diversity and Inclusion features Kelli J. Scott, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Mount Carmel Health System. Lance and Kelli review their past history together and share discoveries on diversity in their early days of doing business. Kelli touches on some of the issues and challenges that people of color face when running a business or getting funding, and how some of those challenges are impacting our current healthcare system. If you are a business leader looking for your blind spots, this session will be eye opening.

Marc Jackson

This session of Diversity and Inclusion has Lance in an intense conversation with Marc Jackson, Vice President of Ticketing, Sales and Service with the Denver Broncos. Marc and Lance take a look at some of the unspoken barriers and language in addition to the regular politics that come in a business leadership environment. But Marc also highlights the importance of mentorship and that it's up to the individual to nurture these relationships. When you listen to this session, you'll come away realizing the importance of open and transparent communication.

There are many theoretical and academic programs on diversity and inclusion available. But before you embark down that route, listen to these interviews with industry leaders, hear their personal experiences, and learn how they overcame the challenges to make diversity and inclusion work for them.

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Diversity and Inclusion:Leadership Discussions for Building Powerful Coalitions

Real conversations on Diversity and Inclusion

Meka Morris

Mike Brown

Kelli Scott

Marc Jackson

Diversity and Inclusion:
Leadership Discussions for
Building Powerful Coalitions