Episode 056 – Marc Benioff, CEO & Founder, Salesforce

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, we spotlight a recognized leader in the world of business, Mark Benioff. Mark is the CEO of Salesforce, as well as a New York Times bestseller, and an advocate for ethical business practices. Hear what insights Mark thinks helped to propel Salesforce to its extreme success and explore the principles that guide Mark's leadership.

00:00 – Intro

00:19 –greetings banter (his new tower being opened)

01:39 – early life, video games, leading up to salesforce

05:03 – career path, college, guidance/ mentors

08:11 – AI, where it's going and how its transforming salesforce

17:32 – leadership style, innovation

20:36 – Shure Sponsor

21:05 – How to help better vision the future

23:56 – How salesforce operationalizes its values as well as personal values in business

28:35 – 1:1:1 model and philanthropy

34:52 – Chicago investments, the new tower opening again, singer song writers

41:11 – Closing remarks

41:48 – Outro

Episode Link: Salesforce

Host: Margaret Mueller, President & CEO, The Executives' Club of Chicago Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago

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