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Once you know what you want and what is important for you to achieve, also define the values associated with it. What is important? That is something a lot of entrepreneurs pass by too quickly. For us, the things that

Once you know what you want and what is important for you to achieve, also define the values associated with it. What is important? That is something a lot of entrepreneurs pass by too quickly. For us, the things that were important were, No. 1, customer success. Nothing is more important to us than making sure every customer is successful in our service.

Marc Benioff
Business, Successful, Entrepreneur
"On the Record: Marc Benioff". San Francisco Chronicle Interview, www.sfgate.com. October 8, 2006.

I also think that employees these days expect less of a separation of work and personal life. That doesn't mean that work tasks should encroach upon our personal time, but it does mean that employees today expect more from the companies for whom they work. Why shouldn't your workplace reflect your values? Why is "giving back" not a part of our jobs? The answer for us is to integrate philanthropy with work.

Marc Benioff
Jobs, Business, Work

I'm amazed by the potential of more companies employing integrated philanthropic initiatives at earlier stages in their life cycle. What if this were done on an even more massive scale? Consider what would happen if a top-tier venture-capital firm required the companies in which it invested to place 1% of their equity into a foundation serving the communities in which they do business.

Marc Benioff
Business, Community, What If
Marc Benioff, Carlye Adler (2007). “The Business of Changing the World: Twenty Great Leaders on Strategic Corporate Philanthropy”, McGraw Hill Professional

I believe a balanced life is essential, and I try to make sure that all of our employees know that and live that way. It's crucial to me as a manager that I help ensure that our employees are as successful as our customers and partners.

Marc Benioff
Business, Believe, Successful
The 'Sonshi.com' Interview, www.sonshi.com.

Some people would argue the other side: that the business of business is business, and companies should only be focused on profits. But in today's world, I don't think corporations can only be focused on profits, because they are inextricably linked with the communities that they serve. I do not believe you can be a leader in your industry without being a leader in your community. It's a fundamental shift in how you think about business.

Marc Benioff
Business, Believe, Thinking
"On the Record: Marc Benioff". San Francisco Chronicle Interview, www.sfgate.com. October 8, 2006.

When I explain our company values and the foundation to prospective employees, they realize that they have an opportunity to do much more than change the way businesses manage and share information. When you take a workforce of smart, creative, dedicated people and say "take this company time to serve your community, and bring along your coworkers, customers, and partners" great things happen.

Marc Benioff
Business, Work, Smart
Sonshi.com Interview, www.sonshi.com.

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