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Marc Benioff is the CEO and co-founder of Salesforce. He’s known for his innovative leadership style and philanthropy. Here are his 7 Effective Strategies for CEOs to Lead with Confidence: 1) Ohana Culture Benioff emphasizes the importance of creating a strong company culture centered around the concept of "Ohana," which means family in Hawaiian. He believes in treating employees, customers, and stakeholders like family members to foster a sense of belonging, support, and inclusivity within the organization. 2) Stakeholder Capitalism Benioff is a supporter of stakeholder capitalism, a business model that prioritizes the interests of all stakeholders. This includes employees, customers, communities, and the environment, alongside shareholders. He believes that businesses have a responsibility to contribute positively to society and address global challenges. 3) 1-1-1 Model Benioff pioneered the 1-1-1 model at Salesforce, which involves donating 1% of the company's equity, 1% of its product, and 1% of its employees' time to philanthropic causes. This commitment to giving back to communities and making a positive impact has become a core part of Salesforce's identity and culture. 4) Innovation and Disruption Benioff is a strong advocate for innovation and disruption in the technology industry. He encourages a culture of continuous innovation at Salesforce. He empowers employees to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and disrupt the status quo to drive growth and stay ahead of competitors. 5) Equality and Diversity Benioff is a vocal supporter of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. He has taken bold stances on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, and pay equity, and has implemented policies and initiatives within Salesforce to promote diversity and create equal opportunities for all employees. 6) Customer-Centricity Benioff prioritizes customer success and satisfaction above all else. He believes in building strong relationships with customers, listening to their feedback, and delivering value through Salesforce's products and services. This customer-centric approach has been instrumental in Salesforce's rapid growth and market leadership. 7) Leadership by Example Benioff leads by example and is deeply involved in all aspects of Salesforce's operations. He’s known for his hands-on leadership style, accessibility to employees at all levels, and willingness to tackle challenges head-on. His passion, vision, and commitment to making a difference inspire others within the organization and the broader business community. These leadership beliefs have not only helped Salesforce become one of the world's leading cloud computing companies but have also positioned Benioff as a thought leader and influential figure in the business world. Thanks for reading. Enjoyed this post? Share it with your network. And follow Jordan Nelson for more content like t

How to integrate technology considerations into your strategic planning. Great advice on what to do – and what not to do!

GREAT article from seasoned experts on how to integrate technology discussions and decisions into the nonprofit strategic planning process. We only mildly scratched the surface of this topic in our Nov 2023 blog post, "Including Technology Conversations in Nonprofit Strategic Planning" (BLOG (greenmerits.com), but this team has really fleshed it out with well written and thorough guidance. #nonprofitleadership #nonprofittechnology

Fantastic, useful article from my colleague Katie Gibson. While there is some out there on the "why", this does a great job on the "how". There is still tonnes of thinking that needs to be done on data, documentation, tech succession, etc. but the undervaluing of technology in the non-profit sector is killing us. Ryann Miller, Shoni Field, Erik Rubadeau, David Saraiva (if you missed this)! #nptech, #nonprofit, #strategy, #governance, #nonprofitdigitalresilience, #strategicplanning

They say any press is good press. 📰 But when you get actual good press? That is something to be joyful about! ✨ When I ran into Maija Ehlinger a couple of weeks ago at Kabila's Founder Happy Hour, I spent a few minutes updating her on all the happenings in My Panda's world. We ran out of time and made an appointment to continue the conversation. I am thrilled to share with the world about our pivot into the world of employee benefits, our employee perk partnerships with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Google's Atlanta office and LOCAL and how alternative funding sources (thank you Wefunder and Invest Atlanta!) have made all the difference in the trajectory of the company. To have local press that truly works to find out what is happening within the ecosystem is a gift. Publications like Hypepotamus are doing the good work that helps companies share their successes, spread their news and keeps the community in the know. Thank you Maija and Hypepotamus for the ink! 🖋 Key takeaways: 1. We are looking for a few more companies that are looking to expand their employee benefit offerings. 2. Only a couple of weeks left in the Community Round on Wefunder - if you are interested in financially backing what we are doing, now is the time! ⌚https://lnkd.in/g5SNhZnR https://lnkd.in/eY8dusTJ

There is good to be done. How companies deliver that good simply needs an upgrade. The question is no longer whether a company should give, serve, and meet needs beyond profit; rather, it’s about how businesses deploy their resources most effectively. Carley Stephens and Megan McCamey offer a roadmap to rebooting generosity at work.

Remember when big companies partnered with nonprofits to offer large-scale volunteer events, and everybody went home happy and fulfilled? According to a recent goBeyondProfit survey, this model no longer works for businesses, employees or resource-strapped nonprofits. There’s a need for a new approach — one that reimagines the alignment between purpose, corporate generosity and meaningful employee engagement.   In its recent article “The Business Case for a Generosity Reboot,” goBeyondProfit offers actionable steps for leaders who are grappling with how to bring their company mission and employee interests together to meet real community needs. It's a must read as the world of work and the world of philanthropy evolve.

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Josh Berman, our Executive Director, sheds light on the pivotal role of "digital and operations transformation" in our strategic planning. Dive into how organizations are harnessing technology as a strategic enabler in the latest feature by The Philanthropist Journal. Read more in 'Tech Savvy: How to Build Digital Considerations into Your Strategic Planning'—the second in a thought-provoking series published by The Philanthropist Journal. Link: https://lnkd.in/e9_3YWTc In case you missed it, check out the first article, 'The Case for Integrating Tech Considerations into Strategic Planning' here: https://lnkd.in/eTnxfB2X . . #DigitalTransformation #StrategicPlanning #NonprofitInnovation #CommunityImpact