What People Are Saying....
“Marc Benioff has brought much needed innovation to corporate philanthropy. He's a leader who has always been able to see a greater good and a better way that is now well documented in The Business of Changing The World.”
-Charles Phillips, President and member of the Board of Directors, Oracle Corporation
“Do corporate and shareholder interests diverge greatly from the social imperatives around us? The Business of Changing The World importantly responds with a resounding NO by highlighting brilliant examples of the power that businesses can deliver by espousing a culture of caring. It's not about the money. The winning formula incorporates innovation, volunteerism, and leadership—or what Marc Benioff calls ‘Integrated Philanthropy.’”
-Harry McMahon, Vice Chairman, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
“Becoming a valued partner in our local communities and a global society has become a key imperative in building a company that will thrive in the 21st century. The collective passion and energy of the private sector can make a profound impact in the quality of life and the opportunities afforded the less fortunate around the world. The Business Of Changing The World is a wonderful roadmap into how global business leaders are making it happen.”
-Stratton Sclavos, Chairman and CEO, Verisign
“I was personally inspired by the stories in this book. It is great to see so many companies doing great things for the communities they serve. I am convinced that this not only helps those in need, it makes our companies far better.”
-Maynard Webb, Chief Operating Officer (Retired), eBay
“At 204 years old, DuPont can attribute long-term success to a company culture that was built on core values and social responsibility. The culture Marc Benioff has very deliberately instilled into salesforce.com and his insightful book, serve as examples of why giving back is just good business. The book can give impetus to companies whose philanthropic efforts may need a boost!”
-Robert R. Ridout, CIO, DuPont Company
"I truly believe that leading corporations have a responsibility to give back and to recognize social responsibility as a priority. Good corporate citizenship also makes good business sense because it improves the overall community, celebrates employees, encourages innovation, and enhances shareholder value. At Cisco, we are dedicated to using the power of the Internet to positively affect change and empower communities and individuals. In The Business of Changing the World, Marc Benioff focuses on the key role that corporations play to ensure that the world is a better place to work, live, play and learn, not just today but for future generations."
-John Chambers, President and CEO, Cisco
“The idea of integrated philanthropy in today’s global enterprises is both courageous and rewarding to shareholders and employees. Marc’s leadership of the salesforce.com Foundation is a model not only for philanthropic giving, but one that inspires employees and customers to be part of something grander that fits much more naturally with their inherent values. The energy that can be applied by enterprises and their constituents can and will change the world.”
-Raymond Lane, General Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
“The Business of Changing the World" shows practical examples of those CEOs who have taken serious attitudes towards the goodness of the society through their businesses. I found those spirits to do right things in the everyday efforts of salesforce.com and Marc Benioff."
-Haruo Murase, President & CEO, Canon Marketing Japan Inc.
“The Business of Changing the World is a must-read for anyone in business today. Acting as a responsible corporate citizen is becoming increasingly important in Japan and around the world; this book provides a roadmap of how companies can integrate giving back into their business models--and the enormous benefits the companies and communities stand to gain.”
-Masayoshi Son, President & CEO, SoftBank Corp.
-Charles Phillips, President and member of the Board of Directors, Oracle Corporation
“Do corporate and shareholder interests diverge greatly from the social imperatives around us? The Business of Changing The World importantly responds with a resounding NO by highlighting brilliant examples of the power that businesses can deliver by espousing a culture of caring. It's not about the money. The winning formula incorporates innovation, volunteerism, and leadership—or what Marc Benioff calls ‘Integrated Philanthropy.’”
-Harry McMahon, Vice Chairman, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
“Becoming a valued partner in our local communities and a global society has become a key imperative in building a company that will thrive in the 21st century. The collective passion and energy of the private sector can make a profound impact in the quality of life and the opportunities afforded the less fortunate around the world. The Business Of Changing The World is a wonderful roadmap into how global business leaders are making it happen.”
-Stratton Sclavos, Chairman and CEO, Verisign
“I was personally inspired by the stories in this book. It is great to see so many companies doing great things for the communities they serve. I am convinced that this not only helps those in need, it makes our companies far better.”
-Maynard Webb, Chief Operating Officer (Retired), eBay
“At 204 years old, DuPont can attribute long-term success to a company culture that was built on core values and social responsibility. The culture Marc Benioff has very deliberately instilled into salesforce.com and his insightful book, serve as examples of why giving back is just good business. The book can give impetus to companies whose philanthropic efforts may need a boost!”
-Robert R. Ridout, CIO, DuPont Company
"I truly believe that leading corporations have a responsibility to give back and to recognize social responsibility as a priority. Good corporate citizenship also makes good business sense because it improves the overall community, celebrates employees, encourages innovation, and enhances shareholder value. At Cisco, we are dedicated to using the power of the Internet to positively affect change and empower communities and individuals. In The Business of Changing the World, Marc Benioff focuses on the key role that corporations play to ensure that the world is a better place to work, live, play and learn, not just today but for future generations."
-John Chambers, President and CEO, Cisco
“The idea of integrated philanthropy in today’s global enterprises is both courageous and rewarding to shareholders and employees. Marc’s leadership of the salesforce.com Foundation is a model not only for philanthropic giving, but one that inspires employees and customers to be part of something grander that fits much more naturally with their inherent values. The energy that can be applied by enterprises and their constituents can and will change the world.”
-Raymond Lane, General Partner, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers
“The Business of Changing the World" shows practical examples of those CEOs who have taken serious attitudes towards the goodness of the society through their businesses. I found those spirits to do right things in the everyday efforts of salesforce.com and Marc Benioff."
-Haruo Murase, President & CEO, Canon Marketing Japan Inc.
“The Business of Changing the World is a must-read for anyone in business today. Acting as a responsible corporate citizen is becoming increasingly important in Japan and around the world; this book provides a roadmap of how companies can integrate giving back into their business models--and the enormous benefits the companies and communities stand to gain.”
-Masayoshi Son, President & CEO, SoftBank Corp.