Can We Be Kinder to the Most Vulnerable People?

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Chavon gordon, head of diversity recruiting at capital one tells us how diversity is more than just a numbers game. She says building an inclusive culture takes time and understanding that the colleague sitting across from you may be coming from a very different place as a black woman. "Diversity, inclusion and belonging is a complex thing to tackle," she says. And i think these issues around awareness and ampathy for our fellow human beings are really important right now.

Ken Frazier, the longtime CEO of pharmaceutical giant Merck, was one of the few Black CEOs at the top of Corporate America. Now as an adviser at General Catalyst and co-founder of the social impact organization OneTen, he’s re-shaping how business addresses racial and health equity. He joins host Bob Safian to discuss crisis adjustment, the positive side of fear, and the importance of vulnerability. Plus, he addresses the rising divisiveness in American culture, and the important role that business can play – by stressing our commonality and emphasizing kindness.

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