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Compassionate Leadership: A Conversation with Ania Smith, CEO of TaskRabbit Jun 30, 2021

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How 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 learned to lead with empathy, and what she does to maintain work-life balance.

Built to Pivot: Parker Harris on the Future of the Salesforce Platform Jun 21, 2021

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No 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.

An Olympian's Perspective on Overcoming Obstacles: A Conversation with Chaunté Lowe Jun 16, 2021

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If this past year has taught us anything, it’s a lesson in embracing patience, finding gratitude, and building resiliency. So who better to call on for advice than a four-time Olympian?

Joining us on this episode of Blazing Trails is Chaunté Lowe, an Olympic high jumper, bronze medalist, and world champion. From facing competition on the field to battling breast cancer off it, Chaunté knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity. In today’s conversation, she shares her story, the mindsets and thought patterns she leans on to push through stressful times, and how we can all work to create more inclusive environments for each other.

So tune in for your daily dose of inspiration and positivity, brought to by the amazing Chaunté Lowe.

Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Ford CEO on the Future of the Automotive Industry Jun 10, 2021

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“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 industry is going green. Plus, Jim grants us a behind-the-scenes look at the latest electric vehicles from Ford.

The Fallacy of Feedback: A Conversation with Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall Jun 02, 2021

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“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 years studying the impact (or lack thereof) of feedback on teams’ success, and they have some news for us: feedback does not create growth. In this discussion, Ashley and Marcus share their learnings while writing “Nine Lies About Work,” the fallacy of feedback, and how managers should really be engaging with their teams to encourage growth in a meaningful way.

Pessimist or Realist? A Conversation with Scott Galloway on the Future of Everything May 27, 2021

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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 rapid acceleration of digital. Plus, hear a deep dive with Scott on the death of higher education, company-driven training programs, and what he learned about healthcare while trying to schedule a vasectomy.

Reflections on Pandemic Life: A Conversation with Yo-Yo Ma May 20, 2021

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“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.

Social Activism at Work with Dan Schulman May 12, 2021

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For Dan Schulman, being the leader of a major tech company isn’t about the financial bottom line -- for him, it’s about the social bottom line. Dan is the CEO of PayPal, and he’s dedicated his life and career to using his influence as a tech CEO to chase missions that go far beyond business. From helping solve issues of equity and equality, to addressing homelessness and providing living wages, Dan’s redefining what it means to run a business.

Today, we feature a conversation between Dan and Monica Langley, host of "Inflection Point," They discuss why Dan believes business and social impact should go hand-in-hand and why taking care of your employees makes your business more valuable in the long term.

Values Create Value: A Conversation with Jon Fee and Frank Cooper May 05, 2021

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What does it mean to be a purpose-driven business? And how does having a mission help with hiring, employee satisfaction, and customer loyalty?

On Blazing Trails, we are joined by Frank Cooper III, CMO of BlackRock, and Jon Fee, SVP and Head of Global Marketing for Salesforce.org. Frank and Jon both have extensive experience driving purpose-driven change in their careers, and today, they share how they think about defining a mission, how they create buy-in with employees and customers alike, and why they think the future of business is one where mission will be a key differentiator.

The Age of Remote Work: Arianna Huffington and Karen Mangia on Managing Burnout While Working From Home Apr 28, 2021

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Burnout. We’ve all felt it – perhaps over the last year more than ever before. So what can we do to relax, recover, and rebound from a position of burnout?

Joining the podcast today are Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global, and Karen Mangia, Vice President of Customer and Market Insights at Salesforce. They discuss microsteps to avoid burnout, the science behind stress, how companies can be more human-led, and what tools and technologies they’re using to help manage stress individually and across their teams.

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