Blazing Trails
260 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 368 ratingsBlazing Trails explores Salesforce values in action through thought provoking conversations with global leaders, innovators and icons who are shaping the world for the better. Join host Michael Rivo to dive into topics surrounding innovation, equality, net zero energy, work and well-being. New episodes debut Wednesdays.
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Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert: Can We Change Nature to Save It?
April 20, 2022 17:21 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBHow irreversibly have we altered the natural world? That’s a question climate journalist Elizabeth Kolbert has been trying to answer for decades while reporting on the environment for The New Yorker magazine. In her Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Sixth Extinction, she explored the ways in which our capacity for destruction has reshaped the natural world. In her latest book - Under a White Sky - The Nature of the Future she examines how the very sorts of interventions that have imperiled ...
Can We Change Nature to Save It? Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert on Climate Change, Extinction and a Call for Action.
April 20, 2022 17:21 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBHow irreversibly have we altered the natural world? That’s a question climate journalist Elizabeth Kolbert has been trying to answer for decades while reporting on the environment for The New Yorker magazine. In her Pulitzer Prize winning book, The Sixth Extinction, she explored the ways in which our capacity for destruction has reshaped the natural world. In her latest book - Under a White Sky - The Nature of the Future she examines how the very sorts of interventions that have imperiled ...
Internet Security and Building Trust: A Conversation with Taher Elgamal
April 13, 2022 18:07 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBCyber warfare is no longer the stuff of science. fiction As the world has become digital, modern conflicts extend dangerously to the cyber-world. Urgent protection of critical online infrastructures – including communication, finance, and the grid -- is a priority for everyone This conversation with Taher Elgamal, the “father of SSL” -- or website encryption – is more relevant than ever. Taher dives into the past, present, and future of cybersecurity, underlining the gravity of stopping mal...
Debiasing AI: Training Machines for Good with Jacob Ward and Kathy Baxter
April 06, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBArtificial Intelligence is all around us, shaping our world and experience, sometimes undetected. Inherent biases in machine learning have become apparent. Now is the time for proactive thinking, planning, and directing this useful tool for the good of society, rather than for the bad. Author Jacob Ward along with Kathy Baxter, Principal Architect of Ethical AI Practice at Salesforce, join Michael Rivo in this critical conversation around debiasing AI and ensuring it has a positive impact ...
Taking Control of Your Finances with Sallie Krawcheck
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWomen and people of color have been left out of the financial growth conversation for too long, and Ellevest CEO & Co-Founder Sallie Krawcheck is here to do something about it. She sits down with #BossTalks host Ebony Beckwith, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Salesforce, to share her tips for taking control of your financial future and achieve financial wellness,
Bridging Human Gaps in Healthcare with Data and A.I. - with Mark Bertolini, former Aetna CEO, and Salesforce EVP, LaShonda Anderson-Williams
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBNearly losing his son to cancer, and personally experiencing the inefficiencies of the healthcare system, convinced Mark Bertolini, former chairman and CEO of Aetna, to try and change the industry for all. In this week’s episode, Global Advisory Board member Mark Bertolini, and LaShonda Anderson-Williams EVP and CRO for Healthcare and Life Sciences at Salesforce discuss how data-driven solutions are transforming the healthcare industry.
How to Solve the Trust Crisis: A Conversation with Helene Foulkes and Rudy Cline-Thomas
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThe complex events over the last several years have converged to create a trust crisis. The opportunity for businesses to step up as role models during this time is great. Here to talk about this “trust crisis” and more are two members of Salesforce's Global Advisory Board, Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, and Rudy Cline-Thomas, the Founder and Managing Partner of the venture fund Mastry. With perspectives from the worlds of business, government, and investing, Helena and Rudy expla...
How to Solve the Trust Crisis - A Conversation with Helene Foulkes and Rudy Cline-Thomas
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBThe complex events over the last several years have converged to create a trust crisis. The opportunity for businesses to step up as role models during this time is great. Here to talk about this “trust crisis” and more are two members of Salesforce's Global Advisory Board, Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, and Rudy Cline-Thomas, the Founder and Managing Partner of the venture fund Mastry. With perspectives from the worlds of business, government, and investing, Helena and Rudy expla...
The Unstoppable Mike Schultz- A Conversation with a Two Time Paralympic Medalist and World Champion
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWhen the doctor told world champion Mike Schultz they would have to amputate his left leg, it looked like the end of his career as a professional snowcross racer. But Mike’s not one to take no for an answer. Instead, he took matters into his own hands. Today, Mike is a two-time U.S. Paralympic medalist and founder of BioDapt a company creating world-class prosthetics for athletes. From supporting wounded veterans to helping Paralympians compete, Mike has transformed his search for the perfe...
The Unstoppable Mike Schultz: A Conversation with a Two Time Paralympic Medalist and World Champion
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWhen the doctor told world champion Mike Schultz they would have to amputate his left leg, it looked like the end of his career as a professional snowcross racer. But Mike’s not one to take no for an answer. Instead, he took matters into his own hands. Today, Mike is a two-time U.S. Paralympic medalist and founder of BioDapt a company creating world-class prosthetics for athletes. From supporting wounded veterans to helping Paralympians compete, Mike has transformed his search for the perfe...
How U.S. Olympic Champion Shaun White Built His Brand
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBFor Shaun White, customer connection carries the same thrill as his latest gold-medal-winning trick. The three-time U.S. Olympic snowboard halfpipe champion has spent a lifetime observing every detail that goes into defying gravity. Now, he wants to share his expert knowledge in product design with everyone on the mountain through his new snowboard brand WHITESPACE. Tune in to hear how Shaun built his brand and what he's setting his sights on after he competes in his last Winter Olympics.
Getting Back To Pre-Pandemic Normal: A Conversation with Dr. Leana Wen
February 23, 2022 21:59 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBAs COVID infection rates decline and treatments are more readily available, many people are feeling hopeful. On today's episode, we hear Salesforce Chief Medical Officer Dr. Geeta Nayyar speak with Dr. Leana Wen, Public Health Professor at George Washington University, on the state of the pandemic and how we might be able to safely return to pre-pandemic life.
The Case for Data-Driven Sustainability: A Conversation with Carolina Leonhardt and Patrick Flynn
February 16, 2022 16:49 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThe profitability that comes from doing the right thing for the environment is evident in the data; data that Carolina Leonhardt, Senior Manager of Environmental Responsibility at Clif Bar, relies on to make critical decisions at every step of their product journey. Joining her in this conversation is Patrick Flynn, Vice President of Sustainability at Salesforce. In this episode, they outline the thinking behind strategies for improving the conversation with consumers - focusing on the need...
How Team USA Olympians and Paralympians Use Tech and Data to Win, Engage With Fans, and Drive Social Change
February 10, 2022 01:46 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe innovations of technology and data in sports are massive and they’re driving athletes to maximize their performances in almost unimaginable ways. From wearables to virtual reality, Olympians know best how fine the edge is between a career-defining gold medal performance and slipping micro-seconds behind your competitors into obscurity. Each of the champion athletes in this episode have conquered that razor's edge to success and then gone on to use their platform to do good. Our guests ...
From the White House to Sesame Street: A Conversation with Sherrie Rollins Westin, President of Sesame Workshop
January 26, 2022 09:01 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBShe went from working in the White House for President George H.W. Bush to traveling the world with Elmo, Big Bird, and the cast of Sesame Street - and Sherrie Rollins Westin says she wouldn't have done it any other way. In this week's episode, Sherrie, the president of Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, joined host Michael Rivo at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit to talk about her unique career path. They discuss the importance of brand and ...
Geeking out with Raj Seshadri, President of Data and Services at Mastercard
January 19, 2022 09:01 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBNot many people will admit that they “started their life as a geek,” but today’s guest is more than proud of her STEM-focused beginnings. Joining the podcast is Raj Seshadri, a former Phd. physicist and the current President of Data and Services at Mastercard. Raj shares why she made a career jump from physics to business, and what she loves about the work she does today. She tells us how Mastercard champions the philosophy of “doing good while doing well,” what the company is investing in...
How to Turn Setbacks into Success: A Conversation with Sarah Friar, CEO of Nextdoor
January 12, 2022 09:01 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB“Have at least three mentors in your career. One you work with, one who loves you and a third one who scares the living daylights out of you.” That’s career advice Sarah Friar lives by and credits for her incredible career journey from Wall Street to executive roles at Salesforce, Square and most recently Nextdoor. On the second episode of our five-part, mini-series on the personal journeys of some of the world’s most innovative CEO’s and business leaders, we’ll be speaking with Nextdoor ...
What Scares Kara Swisher? A Conversation with the Most Respected and Influential Tech Journalist
January 05, 2022 09:01 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAs the news landscape becomes ever more crowded, it takes a straight-shooting, old-school journalist to cut through the din. One like Kara Swisher, who is arguably both the most respected and feared reporter covering tech for decades. Kara, host of both The New York Times Opinion podcast “Sway” and Vox Media’s "Pivot" podcast, discusses the overarching lack of diversity that still exists in tech, why she's not afraid of anyone, and how being famous isn't such a bad thing. All this up next o...
Scenario Planning to Prepare for the Future with Peter Schwartz, Mick Costigan, and Niall Ferguson
December 29, 2021 09:01 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBCan we really predict the future? Today’s guests make future-planning their business… but they will also be the first to tell you that the future is far from predictable. Peter Schwartz, Mick Costigan, and Niall Ferguson join the podcast to discuss what they call scenario-planning; the process of identifying the most likely outcomes for the future and helping businesses and governments prepare. They reflect on decision-making in the past year, share 2022 trends business leaders should prep...
Axios CEO Is Betting on Brevity for Political News
December 22, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBA "mix between The Economist and Twitter" -- that was Jim VandeHei’s vision for Axios when he founded the company in 2016. Today, as CEO, he leads his team of several hundred with that principle top of mind. He calls it “Smart Brevity” and in this episode, he joins Sarah Franklin, Salesforce’s President and Chief Marketing Office, to discuss how that mindset has helped the company stand out among consumers, while also creating trust within the company. Tune in to learn how to apply Smart Bre...
How Google’s CEO Hopes Tech Can Solve World Crises: A Conversation With Sundar Pichai
December 16, 2021 19:22 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBGrowing up in India, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai dreamed of working in Silicon Valley. Now he helms one of its most iconic companies. Sundar led the development of Google’s most important products, including Chrome, Android, and Maps. The understated CEO with an oversized influence on the world is guiding the company into the future of AI development. This week on Blazing Trails, join Monica Langley, Salesforce EVP Global Strategic Affairs, as Sundar shares his passion for techno...
What Makes You Different Makes You Stand Out: A Conversation with Stacey Cunningham, President of NYSE
December 08, 2021 09:01 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWhat makes you different makes you stand out. As one of few women at the helm of the finance industry, Stacey Cunningham, President at NYSE, knows this better than most. In today’s episode from the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit, Cunningham shares some of the key moments that have marked her career and made her the leader that she is. She shares advice for how to be thoughtful when communicating with your team, dives into diversity and inclusion in corporate America, and explains why y...
Pessimist or Realist? A Conversation with Scott Galloway on the Future of Everything
December 01, 2021 09:01 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBThis week we feature a rerun of one of our favorite episodes from earlier this year. Enjoy! Scott Galloway, professor at NYU Stern, multi-time founder, best-selling author, and host of the Prof G Show, joins the podcast with Karen Mangia, VP of Customer and Market Insights at Salesforce. In this wide-ranging conversation, Scott and Karen share their perspectives on the long-term economic and social effects of the pandemic, the ever-evolving relationship between consumer and brand, and the r...
The Small Business Revolution: A Conversation with Amanda Brinkman
November 24, 2021 09:01 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB‘Doing well by doing good’ is the mission that drives Amanda Brinkman as the Chief Brand Officer at Deluxe and the Host and Creator of the Small Business Revolution series. Her passion for small businesses has evolved over time, and now, six seasons into the show, she has a wealth of knowledge to share. Brinkman believes that consumers want brands that are doing good in the world. Learn how -- through simple digital housekeeping of your brand’s online presence -- a small business can stand...
The Power of Transformation: A Conversation with Karen Fang and Jen Fisher
November 17, 2021 09:01 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBIf this past year has taught us anything, it’s that change and transformation is not only inevitable, but it takes shape in a variety of ways: large and small, personal and collective. In this week's episode, we hear from two business leaders who know all about change from two different perspectives and scales. Jen Fisher is the Managing Director and Chief Well-Being Officer at Deloitte, bestselling author of "Work Together Better," and host of the WorkWell Podcast, and Karen Fang is Managi...
Why Hiring Military Veterans Is Good Business: A Conversation with Taylor Justice, Co-Founder and President of Unite Us
November 11, 2021 16:37 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWhen you hear the word ‘entrepreneur’ what kind of person comes to mind? An athlete? An artist? A doctor? A celebrity? How many people imagined a military veteran? Veterans possess a lot of the qualities needed to be successful. They are great at building teams, are focused, and have stamina and integrity. In honor of Veterans Day, we spoke to Taylor Justice, who, after leaving the military in 2007, co-founded Unite Us, a tech start-up, that reached unicorn status this year and is valued ...
Boss Talks: Creating Your Personal Brand with Kyra Kyles
November 03, 2021 08:01 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBHow do your coworkers perceive you? How about your boss, or your clients? If these aren’t questions you’ve given much thought, then today’s guest, Kyra Kyles, is here to help. Kyra is the CEO of YR Media and the former Editor in Chief of Ebony Magazine -- she’s spent her career helping establish the brand image of the companies she’s worked for, and simultaneously learning how to establish her own personal brand. How you work, speak, and present yourself are imperative in today’s digital en...
Digital-First Leadership: Featuring US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton
October 27, 2021 08:01 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBHow are we staying safe, secure, and innovative in the era of digital-everything? The urgent need to democratize technology is creating an equally critical need to ensure we protect technology users. Up next on Blazing Trails, please enjoy this conversation from Dreamforce 2021 featuring U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton. They discuss the role of policy in helping secure our communications and technology and how they are both ...
Redefining the Future of Work - A Conversation with Jennifer Tejada and Stewart Butterfield
October 20, 2021 08:01 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBAs employers continue to navigate the changing landscape of work, many are faced with a myriad of difficult decisions. Should employees return regularly, irregularly, or at all? What digital tools should we invest in and rely on? And how can we build an amazing workplace culture with a partial or fully remote staff? Stewart Butterfield, the CEO and co-founder of Slack, and Jennifer Tejada, the Chairperson and CEO of PagerDuty, joined Fortune Magazine's Michal Lev-Ram for a discussion about ...
Designing the New Era of Experience: A Conversation with Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments
October 13, 2021 21:54 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBAre employee and consumer experiences connected? Mellody Hobson, the Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, definitely thinks so. As we continue our coverage of Dreamforce 2021, this week you’ll hear Kristen Bellstrom, the Features Editor at Fortune, and Mellody Hobson discuss the challenges and many benefits of improving customer and employee experiences in tandem. From getting employee buy-in while working remotely, to creating a fulfilling work environment, to aligning processes wit...
Black Women in Leadership - A Conversation with Soledad O'Brian, Elaine Welteroth, San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Minda Harts
October 05, 2021 17:09 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThe question for Black women should never be, “Do I deserve to be in this room?” It should be “Does this room deserve me?” As our Dreamforce 2021 coverage continues, today we feature a conversation with moderator Soledad O'Brian and a panel of powerful women for a conversation on Black Women in Leadership. Soledad, an award-winning journalist and author, is joined by Elaine Welteroth, New York Times bestselling author; San Francisco Mayor London Breed; and Minda Harts, workplace & equity co...
Ripple Effect: The Movement to Protect our Oceans – A Conversation with Jane Fonda and Douglas McCauley
September 22, 2021 22:57 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB"Climate change is a life-and-death crisis." That's the message Jane Fonda wants us all to hear in this urgent and important conversation in this week's episode of Blazing Trails. As part of our special Dreamforce 2021 coverage, the Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, and activist shares how she turned her despair into action and became a champion to save our planet. In a discussion with Douglas McCauley, professor of ocean science at UC Santa Barbara and director of the Benioff O...
Back to School: What Parents Need to Know - A Conversation with Dr. Geeta Nayyar, Dr. Carlos del Rio and Aneesh Chopra
September 15, 2021 08:01 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAs kids head back to the classroom this fall and the Delta variant's presence in the US increases, what do you need to know as a parent? Our scientifically-minded panel this week includes Dr. Geeta Nayaar, Executive Medical Director and General Manager of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Salesforce; Dr. Carlos del Rio, the Executive Associate Dean at the Emory School of Medicine; and Aneesh Chopra, CO-Founder and President of CareJourney, who was also the first US Chief Technology Officer un...
Representation Matters: Aligning Your Career with Your Purpose
September 09, 2021 16:56 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBAligning your career to your purpose in life is a key element to professional longevity and satisfaction. Understanding that your work can be more than just a means to an end leads to a more fulfilled life. The powerful voices of Carla Harris, Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Morgan Stanley; Morgan DeBaun, Founder and CEO of Blavity, Inc; and Trevear Thomas, U.S. Leader for Mergers and Acquisitions at Deloitte, share their decades of wisdom on aligning the personal and professional...
Up Next in Commerce: How Stitch Fix Relies on Data Science to Build the Perfectly Personalized eCommerce Experience
September 01, 2021 08:01 - 45 minutes - 42 MBStyle is a very personal part of what makes someone who they are. The way you dress is a reflection of who you are or who you want to be, and what speaks to you may be totally foreign to the next person. Knowing all of that, it’s understandable if you believe that something as personal and experience-driven as style could never be boiled down to data points or plugged into an algorithm. But… you’d be wrong. At Stitch Fix, a combination of human stylists, powerful AI, and behind-the-scenes t...
How to Learn Like an Olympian: A Conversation with Mike McIntyre
August 25, 2021 08:01 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBJoining the podcast today is former Olympian and current business consultant Mike McIntyre. Mike won gold in the 1988 Summer Olympics in the Star Class Sailing Competition, and since that experience, he’s been helping companies around the world streamline and grow their businesses for over 20 years. Today, he talks about what it takes to compete at the Olympic level, including how to work well under pressure, and how to take those lessons into business and into life. Plus, Mike shares his jo...
Marketing Trends: Understanding VICE Media Group’s Role as a Global Brand with CMO, Nadja Bellan-White
August 18, 2021 19:55 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBIn an ever-evolving world full of raw and untapped potential, brands require a CMO who can keep up and take charge. That’s why when VICE Media Group was in search of its first Global CMO, Nadja Bellan-White was at the top of the list. For more than a quarter-century, Nadja has used her voice proactively to challenge brands to think differently, think creatively, but most importantly to think about how they can make an impact in their communities. On this special episode, we feature Nadja's ...
Imposter Syndrome and How to Build Self Confidence: A Conversation with Kelvin Beachum and Ebony Beckwith
August 11, 2021 08:01 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBWhat is impostor syndrome? And how do you overcome it? Whether you are feeling it in your life or career, self-doubt can be debilitating. On today’s special episode, we feature a conversation from the Salesforce show #BossTalks with Ebony Beckwith. Ebony is the Chief Philanthropy Officer of Salesforce, and she is joined by NFL athlete Kelvin Beachum for a discussion about self-doubt and impostor syndrome. Kelvin shares his personal struggles with negative self-talk, and he and Ebony discu...
Why Data and A.I. is at the Intersection of Sports and Science with Intel’s Jonathan Lee
August 04, 2021 14:01 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBToday, technology is an integral part of the sports landscape. In fact, it’s become so ingrained in American sports that data and algorithms are part of pretty much every broadcast and in every locker room. Technology is now used to predict win probability, analyze launch angles of home runs, and track shot charts of NBA superstars. But technology isn’t just used to build a better viewing experience. It is also being dropped into the hands of coaches to do things like perfect a runner's str...
How To Build Successful Partnerships with Nonprofits: A Conversation with Khali Sweeney and Jessica Hauser
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn 2007, Khali Sweeney was on a mission - he had a vision for a unique youth program that combined education with boxing. Today, that vision has come to life in the form of Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit. But the startup process wasn’t always smooth sailing (it never is), and a lot of lessons were hard learned. Today, Khali joins the podcast, along with Executive Director of Downtown Boxing Gym, Jessica Hauser, to discuss how companies can build successful partnerships with non-profits. He ...
Leading with Diversity Top of Mind: A Conversation with Brittani Marie and Shane Snow
July 21, 2021 15:52 - 31 minutes - 29 MBBrittani Marie, Lead Brand Editor at Salesforce, and Shane Snow, founder of Contently, discuss how their time working together at Contently taught them important lessons about inclusion and diversity. They talk about Shane’s dream team framework, why Brittani values “team agreements,” and why it’s okay as a leader to not always have all the answers. Plus, they explain how to have honest conversations about diversity in the workplace, and what it means to look for micro opportunities to be in...
Internet Security and Building Trust-A Conversation with Taher Elgamal
July 14, 2021 17:12 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBA decade ago, trusting a brand meant trusting the quality, consistency, and delivery of their service or product. While that still rings true today, now trust between consumer and company relies heavily on a new pillar: trusting that the brand is protecting your data. With data leaks, breaches, and hacks becoming increasingly more sophisticated, who better to invite on than Taher Elgamal, known as the “father of SSL” -- the encryption that makes the websites we visit secure. Taher joins th...
How Companies Can Help End the Global Cycle of COVID-19: A Conversation with Ana Navarro and Dr. Geeta Nayyer
July 07, 2021 17:53 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB“We are in this together.” That’s the key message Ana Navarro and Dr. Geeta Nayyar want to send in today’s episode. Ana is an American political strategist who appears regularly on CNN, Telemundo, and The View and Dr. G, Chief Medical Officer at Salesforce. They joined Producer Rachel Levin to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 crisis worldwide, the role private and public partnerships can play in helping deliver vaccines to countries in need, and what individuals can do to help. Plus, they...
Compassionate Leadership: A Conversation with Ania Smith, CEO of TaskRabbit
June 30, 2021 08:01 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBHow do you lead with compassion and create a company culture where people feel valued? Joining us to help answer these questions and more is Ania Smith, CEO of TaskRabbit. Ania talks with host Hayley Nelson, Vice President of Content Marketing at Salesforce, about what it means to be a compassionate leader. They discuss the future of work, what flexible work means for organizations, and how to define and celebrate company values. Plus, Ania shares her personal story as a leader, how she le...
Built to Pivot: Parker Harris on the Future of the Salesforce Platform
June 21, 2021 23:28 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBNo one knows the Salesforce Platform like co-founder Parker Harris. For 22 years it’s been his focus. On this episode, Harris shares his thoughts on the evolution of the Salesforce platform over the last two decades, his vision for the future, and why he always celebrates the moment when a customer removes code from their Salesforce implementation.
Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Ford CEO on the Future of the Automotive Industry
June 10, 2021 16:59 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB“The bottom line is it’s time to be decisive… we have to actually disrupt ourselves. We have to literally disrupt the idea of personal ownership of vehicles.” According to Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford Motor Company, the automotive industry is due for a shake-up. Jim recently joined host Monica Langley on an episode of The Inflection Point to share his personal journey as well as his vision for the future. They discuss Jim’s passion for cars, what brought him to Ford, and how the automotive i...
Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Ford CEO on the Future of the Automative Industry
June 10, 2021 16:59 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB“The bottom line is it’s time to be decisive… we have to actually disrupt ourselves. We have to literally disrupt the idea of personal ownership of vehicles.” According to Jim Farley, the CEO of Ford Motor Company, the automotive industry is due for a shake-up. Jim recently joined host Monica Langley on an episode of The Inflection Point to share his personal journey as well as his vision for the future. They discuss Jim’s passion for cars, what brought him to Ford, and how the automotive i...
The Fallacy of Feedback: A Conversation with Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall
June 02, 2021 08:01 - 36 minutes - 33 MB“I’d love your feedback …” It’s a phrase we use every day. We say it to our direct reports, co-workers, bosses and customers. We think that feedback is what we need to grow as individuals and as employees -- but what if we told you that the entire way we think about, deliver, and receive feedback is all wrong? Joining the show today are Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall, coauthors of “Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World.” Marcus and Ashley have spent yea...
The Fallacy of Feedback: A Conversation with Marcus Buckingham and Ashely Goodall
June 02, 2021 08:01 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB“I’d love your feedback …” It’s a phrase we use every day. We say it to our direct reports, co-workers, bosses and customers. We think that feedback is what we need to grow as individuals and as employees -- but what if we told you that the entire way we think about, deliver, and receive feedback is all wrong? Joining the show today are Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall, coauthors of “Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World.” Marcus and Ashley have spent yea...
Reflections on Pandemic Life: A Conversation with Yo-Yo Ma
May 20, 2021 17:46 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB“Can you feel both good and bad at the same time?” According to cellist and world-renowned musician Yo-Yo Ma, you most certainly can. On this episode, Ma joins Salesforce’s Leah McGowen-Hare for an honest, heartfelt reflection on pandemic life. They discuss constructive habits, communing with nature, and how they are finding happiness within. Plus, Ma shares what he’s learned about himself in the process.