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Achieving Net Zero as a Competitive Advantage: A Conversation with Marriott’s Denise Naguib and Salesforce’s Patrick Flynn Apr 21, 2021

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The climate crisis is a complex issue that requires unified action - it takes all of us doing what we can to help combat it. But what exactly can we do to decrease waste, lower our carbon footprint, and live, work, and play more sustainably?

Today’s guests provide constructive thinking around climate action. Denise Naguib is the Vice President for Sustainability and Supplier Diversity at Marriott International and Patrick Flynn is the Vice President of Sustainability for Salesforce. In this episode, they share what they are doing to make it easier to understand our impact - one data point at a time. They discuss sustainability as a competitive advantage, carbon accounting, the power of partnerships, and how they are using technology to understand the climate crisis - and cure - better than ever before.

Goal Setting for Success: A Conversation with Shark Tank Investor Daymond John Apr 14, 2021

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Entrepreneur and investor Daymond John turned a $40 budget into a $6 billion company -- so how’d he do it?

Daymond joins us today to share his story founding and building FUBU. He tells us why the secret to success is how you react to failure, and the importance of setting daily goals. Plus, he talks about technology as a tool to power empathy and shares what he looks for in a business when he is considering investing.

The Future of Hybrid Work: Ray Dalio and Karen Mangia on Reimagining How and Where We Will Work Apr 07, 2021

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As society starts to reawaken, businesses are now faced with the difficult challenge of defining what “normal” means in today’s world. Companies big and small are allowing employees more flexible work options -- but what does this hybrid work model look and feel like? How do you develop a meaningful company culture and continue to create a value-driven workplace without having everyone in the office?

Joining the podcast today are Ray Dalio, legendary investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates, and Karen Magia, Vice President of Customer and Market Insights at Salesforce. They discuss how you can be purposeful about culture and mission, advice managers should keep top of mind when working with a remote team, and the role data and technology can play in it all.

Taking Action To Address Anti-Asian Racism And Violence Mar 31, 2021

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The last year has seen a rise in AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) violence. Today’s conversation explores the long history of this discrimination, and what we can each do individually and in our communities to help put an end to it.

You’ll hear from former governor of Washington State, Gary Locke, CEO of Rise, Amanda Nguyen, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, Dr. Russell Jeung, and Emmy award-winning TV news anchor, Dion Lim. They discuss the negative impacts of the “model minority” and “perpetual foreigner” stereotypes, why education of Asian American history is vital to changing the narrative, and how we can help amplify Asian American voices and stories.

The Future of Vaccine Management: A Conversation with Salesforce's Chief Medical Officer and GM of Vaccine Cloud Mar 24, 2021

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As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls and we can begin to anticipate a new normal, we reflect on the tools, people, and technologies that guided us through the last year and will continue to help us in the years to come.

Joining the podcast are Dr. Ashwini Zenooz, Salesforce's Chief Medical Officer, and Meredith Flynn-Ripley, the SVP of Product Growth and GM of the Vaccine Cloud at Salesforce. Dr. Ash and Meredith discuss the challenges they observed at the beginning of the pandemic and how Salesforce and Work.com stepped in to help solve these problems.

Shattering Stigmas: A Conversation with Jillian Mercado from Salesforce Trailblazing Women Summit Mar 18, 2021

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We encounter inequalities in the world all the time, and it’s only a special few who not only recognize the injustices but speak up about them. Jillian Mercado has never been able to stay quiet when she sees others in need. She's an actress, fashion model, and founder of Black Disabled Creatives –– and she’s here to tell us that speaking up shouldn’t be a special occurrence, but something we do every day.

In today’s conversation, Jullian is joined by host Linda Aiello EVP, Employee Success (HR) at Salesforce for a discussion about representation in the fashion industry, how she used social media to share her story, and why it’s everyday actions that bring about the biggest lasting changes.

What is Grit and Why it Matters: A Conversation with Angela Duckworth and Kobie Fuller Mar 10, 2021

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What is grit? Is it something that you’re born with? Is it a skill you have to practice? Or is it a combination of the two?

On today’s episode, Angela Duckworth, a MacArthur Genius Grant winner, academic, and author, explores that question with Kobie Fuller, the Chairman and Co-Founder of Valance Community. Marie Rosencrans, an SVP of SMB Marketing at Salesforce, leads the wide-ranging conversation. They discuss what qualities are common in overachievers, how leaders use stress to fuel themselves, and what it takes to build a gritty team that will succeed in the short and long term, regardless of the obstacles thrown in their way.

Reimagining Work: A Conversation with Slack's Stewart Butterfield and Salesforce's Bret Taylor Mar 03, 2021

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In a matter of months, everything we knew about working and operating a business was flipped on its head. And with that almost overnight transformation have come new challenges for employees and employers alike.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Bret Taylor, the president and COO of Salesforce, and Stewart Butterfield, the CEO and co-founder of Slack. Bret and Stewart Bret speak with Megan Greenwell, the editor of Wired.com, and explain why the overnight reinvention of work will have a positive impact in the long run, plus they share their perspective on work-related trends they believe are here to stay.

Civil Rights 2.0 A Conversation with DeRay Mckesson Feb 24, 2021

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2020 was a year of dramatic change – social, economic, cultural. So what did we learn? And what can we take with us into 2021 and beyond?

Joining the podcast is civil rights activist, co-founder of Campaign Zero, and host of the award-winning “Pod Save the People,” DeRay Mckesson. DeRay sits down with Salesforce Senior Managing Director Lola Banjo to discuss how he got started in activism, what it takes to bring about lasting change, and what you can do locally in your community to be an ally. In his words:

“What I've learned in the social justice space over the years is that there is infinitely more work done on the problems than the solutions… I don't need another speech. I don't need a march. I don't need a workshop. I don't need a movie. I got it. The question becomes, what do we do? How do we do it? And I think that is messy work.”

What is Happiness? A Conversation with Derren Brown, Mentalist, Illusionist and Best-selling Author of ‘Happy’ Feb 17, 2021

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“Live in the moment” is more than a quote displayed on decorative throw pillows. For Derren Brown, it’s his motto for life -- a mindset and lifestyle he’s adapted from the Greek stoics. Derren is a mentalist and illusionist, star of Netflix’s ‘The Push’, and the best-selling author of ‘Happy’.

In today’s wide-ranging conversation, Derren joins host Vicky Nisbet, AVP of Comms & Media at Salesforce UK, to discuss practical tips for “living in the moment” and what he thinks is the key to lasting happiness. Plus, he shares what we often get wrong about goal setting and uncovers ways that quarantine has unlocked opportunities for us to reconnect with our inner selves.

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