The Business of Changing the World

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All across the globe, companies large and small are making a tremendous difference in the lives of others and, in turn, are enhancing employee performance, boosting morale, lowering turnover, and heightening brand recognition. In The Business of Chan… Read More
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Foreword by Charles H. Moore

Introduction by mMarcBenioff

A Family Tradition: Hasbro

Why Give: Alan Hassenfeld

Delivering on its Legacy: UPS

RemerbRememberingasey: Mike Eskew

How to Make Boots and Save the World: Timberland

A Sharing of Strength:Jeff Swartz

A Direct Approach: Dell

The Return of Leading Responsibility: Michael Dell & Kevin Rollins

Managing the most Important Assets: Citizens Bank

Living by Our Credo: Larry Fish

Giving Back in the Good Times and the Bad: Levi Strauss & Co.

Profits Through Principles: Phil Marineau

A Transferring of Skills: The Milken Institute

An Investment in Human Capital: Michael Milken

Ingredients for Success: Safeway

Making a Difference-An Ingredient of Life: Steve Burd

Healthy Choices: GlaxoSmithKline

Going Beyond Commercial Transactions:Jean-Pierre Garnier

Predicting--and Changing--the Future: Intel

Teach to the Future: Craig Barrett

Serving the People: Starbucks

Guided by Principles: Jim Donald

Connecting the Company to the Community: Cisco Systems

Building Networks in the Community: John Morgridge

Building Hospitality in our Communities: Carlson Companies

Founding Fathers: Marilyn Carlson Nelson

Leading CSR in Japan: NEC

Empowered by the Community: Akinobu Kanasugi

Creating Forums for Change: World Economic Forum

Sustainable Capitalism: Klaus Schwab

The Everyday Philanthropist: Working Assets

Consumerism with a Conscience: Laura Scher

Revolutionizing How We Give Back: Revolution

A Hybrid Approach to Business and Philanthropy: Steve Case

Witness to the World: Peter Gabriel

A Voice for the Voiceless: Peter Gabriel

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All across the globe, companies large and small are making a tremendous difference in the lives of others and, in turn, are enhancing employee performance, boosting morale, lowering turnover, and heightening brand recognition. In The Business of Changing the World, Marc Benioff and 19 other leaders share their corporate philanthropy secrets for the first time, revealing how any company can start their own program and reap enormous benefits.

This inspiring collection of testimonies brings to light the need for community giving, the challenges of implementing a philanthropic initiative, and the qualities CEOs must possess in order to make their programs a success. Most important, it highlights the tremendous rewards society and businesses stand to earn.

These are just a few of the extraordinary leaders you'll hear from:

  • Michael Dell explains how making a commitment to environmentally sustainable products isn't just the right thing to do-it makes good business sense
  • Alan Hassenfeld, the chairman of Hasbro-a pioneer of the integrated corporation-shares why he believes he owes a “debt” to the children of the world and how Hasbro expanded its reach beyond the playroom
  • UPS CEO Mike Eskew demonstrates how his company delivers on its legacy by adhering to a set of core values
  • Timberland president and CEO Jeffrey Swartz tells how, by integrating social justice into its business model, the company represents the apex in innovation in CSR
  • Michael Milken reveals how applying best business approaches to healthcare and education can have a positive impact on the U.S. economy

In The Business of Changing the World, these trailblazers reveal why your company can-and should-start making the world a better place.