BBC 002: Fields Jackson Jr Discusses Diversity and Impact of Diversity on Business Success

Summary: Fields Jackson, Jr., the Founder and CEO of Racing Toward DiversityMagazine, shares how his experiences when he had an African American NASCAR team led to the creation of the Racing Toward Diversity Magazine. This magazine spotlights companies that embrace different types of diversity, including diversity of thought. Fields talks about what diversity is and what types of diversity exist. He explores the impact that diversity and lack of diversity can have on the success of a business. Furthermore, at a time when the baby boomer generation is either staying in their current jobs or starting new businesses, generational differences between boomers and younger generations have arisen. Fields discusses how these differences could have a positive or negative impact on a business. To learn more about Fields Jackson, Jr. and his magazine, visit: RacingTowardDiversity.com  If you enjoyed this show, let us know on Twitter! @fleejack              @blanchehayden                @BallesterosLO