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D&I - Sense of Belonging starts as a Child, People need a Safet Environment - 25 Year Journey with Mark Benton from Mckesson formerly PepsiCo!


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Special Guest: Mark Benton
    
 Mark Benton has been in HR for over 25 years and brings an amazing background out of McKesson, PepsiCo, and Accenture.  He talks about being a purposeful leader and how we can impact change in the conversation to drive change. His focus on creating a sense of belonging and a safe place for all people makes us realize that it does not stop once a person joins a company, and we need to do more. 
  
  Podcast Notes:

  • Mark talks about his Journey - starting in College
  • College - creating access to students for programs and groups, pulling all students into the fold, including minority students
  • Society does not do enough to discourage clicks and grouping at an early age
  • This starts in the home with the Parents
  • Children often do not think about how they are different at an early age, but as we grow, we learn how we are different and feel a sense of not belonging
  • Mark talks about how his mindset has changed and how, in most recent years, and how that has changed.  
  • Biggest challenges for most companies to get past the roadblocks
  • Belonging - Creating a safe place for people to work and an environment where they feel a sense of belonging 
  • Even in environments where companies say they are Inclusive and have these programs still make many people pause
  • 200+ Years of people feeling unaccepted because of who they are, how do we change this behavior and mindset?
  • Habits, behaviors, and bias' can't be turned off with a light switch
  • Change starts with one conversation at a time.
  • Keys to Change - Trust, Empathy, Being Assertive

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Mark Benton
 VP, Talent Management & Diversity- McKesson Corporation
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