Blazing Trails

Joanna and Chip Gaines are the co-founders of home and lifestyle brand Magnolia and the stars of the hit HGTV show "Fixer Upper." Learn how this remarkable couple turned their family business into this hugely successful business empire. In this interview, the couple sits down with Salesforce's Senior Vice President of Small and Medium Business Marketing Marie Rosecrans to discuss their journey as entrepreneurs, the struggles they faced along the way, and how they are navigating their business through the challenges of today.

Joining Blazing Trails today is the CEO of Salesforce Marc Benioff and the Co-Founder and CEO of Workday Aneel Bhusri. Marc and Aneel sit down for an open discussion about why — especially in times of crisis — company values need to be the heartbeat of your business. They discuss why putting your employees first is the best way to help your business thrive, and share tips for other leaders who want their businesses to become a force for change.

In today’s episode, we hear from political scientist, author, and Founder and President of leading global political risk research and consulting firm Eurasia Group Ian Bremmer. Joining him is Salesforce Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Technology Parker Harris to discuss how the pandemic is reshaping our future and what we can expect from global alliances and leaders in the aftermath.

Episode 100! Vice President of Inclusion at Netflix Vernā Myers. Recorded at Representation Matters 2019 this funny and insightful conversation brings a new perspective to inclusion. A warmup for this year's Rep Matters on salesforce.com/live, September 14–18.

This week on Blazing Trails, join us in honoring the LGBTQ+ community and the origin of Pride. Hear from World Cup and Olympic champion Megan Rapinoe, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, actor, and producer Janelle Monáe, and host Leah McGowen-Hare, Salesforce Vice President of Trailhead Evangelism. They discuss ways to champion positive social change for all by leveraging your platform and connections to lift others up with you.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

Today’s episode features a roundtable-style discussion with CEO of REFORM Alliance and CNN Contributor Van Jones, Family Physician and Epidemiologist Dr. Camara Jones, and Senior Editor at Fortune Ellen McGirt. These three special guests join host Ebony Beckwith, Salesforce’s Chief Philanthropy Officer, to discuss the impact of today’s crisis on African American and minority communities, and what lessons organizations, companies, and individuals can take with them into the future.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

Today’s guest on Blazing Trails is author, speaker, and advisor Geoffrey Moore. Geoffrey is considered one of the most influential high-tech advisors in the world, and today he joins journalist Ari Bendersky to talk candidly about leadership and innovation during a worldwide crisis. They discuss power metrics versus performance metrics and what different industries can expect to see as their new normal, plus Geoffrey shares tips for leaders who are trying to redefine their place in the COVID-19 economy.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

Today on Blazing Trails, we take a break from our Leading Through Change series to share our interview with visionary, activist, and tennis world champion Billie Jean King. King joins Pip Marlow, CEO of Salesforce Australia and New Zealand, to talk equality and leadership. They discuss King’s journey as a young tennis player, how she got to where she is now, tips for how leaders can promote equality in the workplace, and why being solution-oriented is the key to success.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

Joining Blazing Trails today is Arianna Huffington, the founder of HuffPost and current CEO of Thrive Global. Arianna sits down with Salesforce Senior Vice President of Employee Marketing and Engagement Jody Kohner and Salesforce Employee Engagement Programs Director Kathryn Bowen. She shares her three favorite micro-steps for combatting anxiety, her philosophy of “Onward, Upward, Inward,” and the importance of having a routine, especially in stressful times.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

Today's Leading Through Change series guest is actor, comedian, and host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah. Trevor sits down with Salesforce Senior Vice President of Employee Marketing and Engagement Jody Kohner to discuss humor as a gateway to human connection, adapting to work from home, and what it's been like producing The Daily Social Distancing Show.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.