The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown

L.E.A.D.S. - Interview with Dr. Mark Whitacre

February 07, 2024 Dr. Donita Brown Season 4 Episode 5
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown
L.E.A.D.S. - Interview with Dr. Mark Whitacre
Show Notes

Dr. Mark Whitacre is the Vice President of Culture and Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated and a leader in the Faith and Work movement for the last two decades.

He is considered the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in U.S. history, and was responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990s, which was depicted in the movie "The Informant."

Since December, Dr. Whitacre has been the Executive Director of t-factor, a Coca-Cola Consolidated training initiative with the purpose to "Transform workplace cultures around the world for good, for God, for growth.”

He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:

  • Demonstrating empathy and showing people you care
  • Listening well without distractions
  • Advocating for and developing your team

He answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

  • How do your values impact your management philosophy?
  • Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
  • What book has made the biggest impact on you?