#126 - Brandon Thompson, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at NASCAR

GIVEAWAY - send us a message and let us know your favorite thing about the Square Pizza Pod. We are giving away SchermCo swag to the first three people that send us a note!Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Brandon Thompson, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at NASCAR .In this episode: Leadership Journey:Guest's path to NASCAR and how their career has evolved over time.Current role as Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion.NASCAR’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:Overview of NASCAR’s DEI efforts starting with the Drive for Diversity program in 2001.Key initiatives: NASCAR Next Internship, Drive for Diversity, and Supplier Diversity.Data, impact, and success stories behind these programs.Current DEI Landscape:Discussion on the current environment for diversity, equity, and inclusion in NASCAR.Ongoing efforts and NASCAR’s commitment to fostering an inclusive culture.Advice for Leaders and Businesses:Insights on how other leaders and organizations can drive DEI in their own spaces.Leadership Principles:The philosophy and principles that guide the guest’s leadership approach.Support the show