Today?s guest on Blazing Trails is author, speaker, and advisor, Geoffrey Moore. Geoffrey is considered one of the most influential high-tech advisors in the world, and today he joins journalist Ari Bendersky to talk candidly about leadership and innovation during a world-wide crisis. They discuss power metrics versus performance metrics and what different industries can expect to see as their ?new normal,? plus Geoffery shares tips for leaders who are trying to redefine their place in the COVID-19 economy.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

Today on Blazing Trails, we take a break from our Leading Through Change series to share our interview with visionary, activist, and tennis world champion Billie Jean King! King joins Pip Marlow, CEO of Salesforce Australia and New Zealand, to talk equality and leadership. They discuss King?s journey as a young tennis player, how she got to where she is now, tips for how leaders can promote equality in the workplace, and why being solution-oriented is the key to success.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

Joining Blazing Trails today is Arianna Huffington, the founder of HuffPo and current CEO of Thrive Global. Arianna sits down with Salesforce Senior Vice President of Employee Marketing and Engagement Jody Kohner and Salesforce Employee Engagement Programs Director Kathryn Bowen. She shares her three favorite micro-steps for combatting anxiety, her philosophy of ?Onward, Upward, Inward,? and the importance of having a routine, especially in stressful times.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

Today's Leading Through Change series guest is actor, comedian, and host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah. Trevor sits down with Salesforce Senior Vice President of Employee Marketing and Engagement Jody Kohner to discuss humor as a gateway to human connection, adapting to work from home, and what it's been like producing The Daily Social Distancing Show.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

Today's guests are Bitty & Beau?s Coffee co-founders, Amy and Ben Wright, and Salesforce EVP & GM of B2B CRM, Bill Patterson. Ben and Amy share how they try to support their employees and customers on a personal level, communicate with honesty, and show their appreciation. They explain how they are using eCommerce to facilitate interactions with customers in today?s environment, and how they are recreating their in-person experience online through social media.

Please note that halfway through the episode, VP of Trailhead Evangelism at Salesforce, Leah McGowen-Hare, joins the discussion to host a Q&A with our guests.

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

To kick off our Leading Through Change Series, we are joined by Stephanie Buscemi, the Chief Marketing Officer at Salesforce, and Soledad O?Brien, award-winning journalist and CEO of Soledad O?Brien Productions.

As a small business owner, Soledad is familiar with the struggles facing businesses right now. In today?s conversation, she shares what it?s been like transitioning her business to work-from-home and the tools she?s using to stay in touch with her clients and employees. She also talks about how this crisis has created an opportunity for business leaders to build a deeper sense of community with their teams.

And be sure to stick around until the end of the episode for a very special treat - a conversation and performance with musician, singer, and songwriter Sheryl Crow. 

To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

As we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 global crisis, companies of all sizes are facing challenges they never could have predicted just weeks ago. In an effort to help businesses manage through this crisis we?ve created Leading Through Change - a program of thought leadership, tips, and resources from Salesforce and our community of Trailblazers to help manage through the crisis.   Over the next 10 episodes of Blazing Trails, you'll hear from guests of all backgrounds; from comedian Trevor Noah, to award-winning journalist Soledad O?Brien, to small business owners Amy & Ben Wright, and many more.   In today's mini-episode, join safe-at-home hosts Michael Rivo of Salesforce Studios and Laura Woods, Senior Manager of the Salesforce Blog, as they explain what this series is all about and why these discussions are so important to have and share right now.   To learn more about Leading Through Change and to access additional resources to help you and your business manage during this global crisis, go to salesforce.com/blog.

Welcome to the 10th (and final!) episode of our Dreamforce mini-series! Joining us today is world-famous musician and true trailblazer Yo-Yo Ma.

Yo-Yo speaks with award-winning journalist and entrepreneur Soledad O'Brien about why he thinks music and culture are essential for building a better future. Yo-Yo also shares inspiring moments he has experienced touring around the world and how he strives to foster connections with people through his music.

This special ten-part series based on conversations at Dreamforce 2019 is presented by WordPress VIP. With unparalleled power and flexibility, WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and powers digital customer experiences for companies like Facebook, Spotify, Capgemini, and more. In these ten episodes, you will hear from their CEO Nick Gernert on how he and his company view the future of work, digital transformation, and more. To find out more, visit wpvip.com.

Recently, journalist, author, and empowerment advocate Gretchen Carlson joined Fortune Senior Editor Ellen McGirt on-stage at Dreamforce to discuss gender equality. Carlson shared how she leveraged her network, knowledge, and personal experience to fight for the reform of institutions that have historically kept women silent. Carlson, who won in a historic sexual harassment lawsuit against Roger Ailes, the former CEO and chairman of Fox News, shares what everyone can do to help promote equality in their workplaces.

This special ten-part series based on conversations at Dreamforce 2019 is presented by WordPress VIP. With unparalleled power and flexibility, WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and powers digital customer experiences for companies like Facebook, Spotify, Capgemini, and more. In these ten episodes, you will hear from their CEO Nick Gernert on how he and his company view the future of work, digital transformation, and more. To find out more, visit wpvip.com.

Stephen and Ayesha Curry join Fortune Senior Editor Ellen McGirt on-stage at Dreamforce to talk about the Currys? new non-profit, Eat. Learn. Play. Stephen and Ayesha share how they are leveraging their exhaustive network to help children not just in their local community, but across the country.

This special ten-part series based on conversations at Dreamforce 2019 is presented by WordPress VIP. With unparalleled power and flexibility, WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and powers digital customer experiences for companies like Facebook, Spotify, Capgemini, and more. In these ten episodes, you will hear from their CEO Nick Gernert on how he and his company view the future of work, digital transformation, and more. To find out more, visit wpvip.com.

Olympians Megan Rapinoe and Ibtihaj Muhammad join Time Chief People Officer Sue Suh on-stage at Dreamforce ?19. Both Rapinoe and Muhammad have used the platforms as star athletes to stand up for equality. In this episode, they share how to bring your full, authentic self into everything you do and what you can do to be an ally of equality.

This special ten-part series based on conversations at Dreamforce 2019 is presented by WordPress VIP. With unparalleled power and flexibility, WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and powers digital customer experiences for companies like Facebook, Spotify, Capgemini, and more. In these ten episodes, you will hear from their CEO Nick Gernert on how he and his company view the future of work, digital transformation, and more. To find out more, visit wpvip.com.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins Salesforce Co-CEO Keith Block on-stage at Dreamforce ?19. Khosrowshahi shares what it was like moving to the US at a young age, how that experience has influenced his leadership style today, and what his plans are for Uber?s future. Block and Khosrowshahi also discuss how companies can implement systems for privacy, trust, and safety.

This special ten-part series based on conversations at Dreamforce 2019 is presented by WordPress VIP. With unparalleled power and flexibility, WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and powers digital customer experiences for companies like Facebook, Spotify, Capgemini, and more. In these ten episodes, you will hear from their CEO Nick Gernert on how he and his company view the future of work, digital transformation, and more. To find out more, visit wpvip.com.

Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri joins Salesforce Co-CEO Marc Benioff on stage at Dreamforce ?19 to discuss technology as a differentiator, how company values can transform an organization, and what Gucci is doing to move the needle in sustainability. Bizzarri also shares how he tripled Gucci?s performance and helped turn the company into the well-known, luxury brand it is today.

This special ten-part series based on conversations at Dreamforce 2019 is presented by WordPress VIP. With unparalleled power and flexibility, WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and powers digital customer experiences for companies like Facebook, Spotify, Capgemini, and more. In these ten episodes, you will hear from their CEO Nick Gernert on how he and his company view the future of work, digital transformation, and more. To find out more, visit wpvip.com.

What is the latest thinking around our food systems and how they impact society? Award-winning chefs Dominique Crenn and Samin Nosrat joined AgFunder?s Head of Media and Research, Louisa Burwood-Taylor, to discuss the ways our food systems can be made more sustainable and equitable. Captured live, on-stage during Dreamforce ?19.

This special ten-part series based on conversations at Dreamforce 2019 is presented by WordPress VIP. With unparalleled power and flexibility, WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and powers digital customer experiences for companies like Facebook, Spotify, Capgemini, and more. In these ten episodes, you will hear from their CEO Nick Gernert on how he and his company view the future of work, digital transformation, and more. To find out more, visit wpvip.com.

Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global, joins Salesforce Co-CEO Marc Benioff on stage at Dreamforce '19 to discuss why trust is so vital in business, how to avoid burn out, and what micro-steps we can all take to improve our wellbeing. Huffington also shares her definition of trust and how her own run-in with burn out served as a deep wake-up call. 

This special ten-part series based on conversations at Dreamforce 2019 is presented by WordPress VIP. With unparalleled power and flexibility, WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and powers digital customer experiences for companies like Facebook, Spotify, Capgemini, and more. In these ten episodes, you will hear from their CEO Nick Gernert on how he and his company view the future of work, digital transformation, and more. To find out more, visit wpvip.com.

Apple CEO Tim Cook and Salesforce Founder and Co-CEO Marc Benioff sat down at Dreamforce ?19 to discuss the partnership between Salesforce and Apple, leadership, and using business as a platform for change. Cook is not only redefining the role of CEO, but what it means to be an impactful leader in today?s world. In this episode, you?ll learn some of the secrets to his success at Apple and a pivotal personal revelation Cook had in his 30s that shaped his leadership style.

This special ten-part series based on conversations at Dreamforce 2019 is presented by WordPress VIP. With unparalleled power and flexibility, WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and powers digital customer experiences for companies like Facebook, Spotify, Capgemini, and more. In these ten episodes, you will hear from their CEO Nick Gernert on how he and his company view the future of work, digital transformation, and more. To find out more, visit wpvip.com.

Actor Emilia Clarke shares her story of surviving two deadly brain aneurysms with Dr. Bennet Omalu, the first physician to publish findings of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in NFL players. They discuss brain health and advocacy for those who have suffered a brain injury. 

This special ten-part series based on conversations at Dreamforce 2019 is presented by WordPress VIP. With unparalleled power and flexibility, WordPress VIP is the leading provider of enterprise WordPress and powers digital customer experiences for companies like Facebook, Spotify, Capgemini, and more. In these ten episodes, you will hear from their CEO Nick Gernert on how he and his company view the future of work, digital transformation, and more. To find out more, visit wpvip.com.

New Year, New Podcast from Salesforce Studios. We are happy to announce that Blazing Trails is back! Stay tuned for exciting conversations with leaders whose opinions move us, inspire us, and make us think. This is a preview of a 10-part series featuring conversations with Tim Cook, Arianna Huffington, Dara Khosrowshahi, Samin Nosrat, Megan Rapinoe and more captured live at Dreamforce 2019. 

Join us for new episodes every Thursday.

We are thrilled to welcome you all into the new year by bringing you a healthy dose of exclusive, inspiring content. This bonus episode will hold you over until we premiere Season 3 of Blazing Trails. On this episode, we are highlighting content from Salesforce's first-ever racial equality summit, Representation Matters. Last November, we gathered some of the brightest minds from the African-American and Latinx communities for a day of thoughtful dialogue. At this groundbreaking event, we heard from luminary keynote speakers and panelists that included c-level executives, venture capitalists, and civil rights activists. Each shared timely and thought-provoking points on how to elevate the conversation around racial equality in tech, in the workplace, and in our communities. Hear from the inspiring Trailblazers: Ana Recio, EVP, Global Recruiting at Salesforce, Sylvia Acevedo, CEO of Girl Scouts, Nellie Borrero, Managing Director and Senior Global Inclusion and Diversity Lead at Accenture, Ebony Frelix, EVP and Chief Philanthropy Officer at Salesforce.org, civil rights activist, author, and founder of Pod Save the People, DeRay Mckesson, Cristina Jones, SVP of Trailblazer Marketing at Salesforce, Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Director of Backstage Capital, Erik Moore, Founder and Managing Director of Base Ventures, and Miriam Rivera, the Co-founder and Managing Director of Ulu Ventures.

Respect, decency, compassion, and taking care of yourself. All of these factors are critical in how we interact in our organizations and workplaces. There are those who give, and those who take, and those who fall somewhere in-between?Where do YOU stand? How can we understand how compassion works from an organization? How can we work to find purpose and meaning in the every day? When we look back and see the mistakes and failures that we face, how can we employ self-compassion? Adam Grant is a professor at The Wharton School of Business and a New York Times bestselling author. Last year at Dreamforce, he joined us to talk about compassion, feedback, and his background as an organizational psychologist. Hear some amazing, funny, and insightful stories of his background and insights on compassion.

One of the ways we practice our core value of Equality is by encouraging everyone in our Ohana to awaken their inner Trailblazer. Artists, activists, and advocates are prime examples of people who saw something they wanted to change and chose to take the reigns and make the world a more equal place for all. Equality is a core value of Salesforce, but if we work together, it can be a core value everywhere, in every industry, and every community around the world. The conversations we will explore on this episode help to shed on a light on how to do just that. Last year at Dreamforce, we were lucky enough to have some of the most notable and accomplished trailblazers join us for part of our Equality Summit. These activists are using their platforms to stand up for issues that matter. Learn how these activists and advocates are creating positive change across racial, gender, LGBTQ, and disability equality. We will hear from some of today's most prominent activists, such as DeRay Mckesson, Civil Rights Activist and Founder, Pod Save the People, Haben Girma, Disability Rights Advocate, Sarah McBride, National Press Secretary, Human Rights Campaign, and Dr. Vivienne Ming, Theoretical Neuroscientist and Managing Partner of Socos Labs. This conversation is one that will leave you enlightened and inspired. Let's listen in...

At Salesforce, one of our core values of giving back also encompasses our drive towards sustainability. This means sustainable office buildings for employees, no single-use water bottles at Dreamforce, and a whole lot more. In previous years at Dreamforce, we've held a spotlight on the importance of saving our oceans. What does this mean in practice? On a planet where everything is connected, the health of our oceans is intimately linked to social and economic well-being. New technology and creative ideas are allowing us to explore further into how we can take what we need while promoting a sustainable, prosperous future. Last year at Dreamforce, we got a candid view on one of the key global priorities for the 21st century at the Fortune CEO Series. The Future of our Oceans panel was moderated by Adam Lashinsky, Executive Editor at Fortune and featured Douglas McCauley, Professor of Marine Biology at UC Santa Cruz and Director, Benioff Ocean Initiative, Ashlan Costeau, Co-Founder, Voyancy Ventures, Nishan Degnarain, Chair of World Economic Forum's Special Initiative on the Ocean, and Wendy Schmidt, Co-Founder of Schmidt Ocean Initiative. Let's listen in.

What motivates you? In this episode, we'll explore two different stories of motivation. Michael Tubbs, mayor of Stockton, California dives into his upbringing, his path from council member to mayor, and sharing the same name with a white supremacist. We'll also hear from Army Major Lisa Jaster -- a soldier, an engineer, a wife and mother, and a trailblazer. One of only three women to graduate from the first integrated United States Army Ranger program?one of the most difficult combat training courses in the world?Lisa was the first female Army Reserve officer to become a Ranger. What motivated her? What drove her to never quit?

At Salesforce, equality is a core value of everything we do. And part of supporting that value is by providing our Ohana with the channels and opportunities to bring their whole selves to work. One way for leaders to encourage equality is through their own authenticity. Leading with authenticity is something many of us are passionate about. There are traditional views of leadership: loud, aggressive, not being too nice, but this assumes that there is only one way to lead. There is no one path to leadership. Today, authenticity among our leaders is being valued more than ever.

What does it take to have those uncomfortable conversations about diversity, equal pay, and more? We're listening in on conversations with Hollywood actors Taraji P. Henson and Natalie Portman for their take on making room for equality. We'll discover more of their respective journeys for asking for more in Hollywood and beyond.

Julie Liegl started at Salesforce 16 years ago. in those years, she's seen Salesforce grow and prosper. Excitingly, much of her experience lies is in events. Julie was recently promoted from SVP of Strategic Events to EVP of Corporate Marketing at Salesforce. Her team brings Dreamforce and other Salesforce events held around the world to life. Hear her top insights on Dreamforce, additional Salesforce events, what makes Salesforce events successful, amongst other tidbits. And continue listening to learn about her career and favorite Salesforce memories.

The future of the workplace. What does it look like? We'll explore conversations about a company's responsibility with data, client rights, apprenticeships, and the impact of a company's culture. We'll hear from Ginni Rometty, CEO of IBM; Marc Benioff, Chairman and CEO, Salesforce; Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer of Accenture; and Cindy Robbins, President and Chief People Officer, Salesforce.

Artificial Intelligence has been a topic of fascination for decades. From automated cars to machines that can intelligently and competently compete with humans in a game of chess, AI is innovating faster than ever. It's thrilling for us to look at all the new updates coming from AI. What's more fascinating and thrilling is the history of this brilliant technology. How did AI originate? What are the milestones in advancement that have led us to robots and more? We're taking a look at all this and more.

It's no secret that technology is a huge part of our everyday lives. We use apps and smartphones to track the weather, figure out when the next train is coming, and read up on the latest news from around the world and from our friends and family on social media. Recently, there seems to be something of a negative reaction to the pervasiveness of technology in our lives. Many of us are now questioning if technology is actually good for us. Does technology ultimately lend us tools for good? What are some of the ways that technology is being used for good? True and unambiguous good in the world. Can AI do this? And if so, how? Dr. Vivienne Ming, Founder and Chair of Socos Labs, takes a look at how new technologies are accelerating changes in the medical world. Hear examples of technology that's truly changing lives, inside and outside of hospitals and in the global refugee crisis. Ashton Kutcher, actor, turned tech investor and enthusiast, came to Dreamforce '17 to talk about Thorn, a company he co-founded in 2009. Thorn drives technology innovation to fight trafficking and the sexual exploitation of children and adults. Thorn partners across the tech industry, government, and NGOs, leveraging technology to combat predatory behavior, accelerate victim identification, and protect vulnerable children. Take a listen to how Kutcher is using tech for good. Technology is rapidly changing our future. One of the ways is through the technology users of tomorrow. In the last segment, hear how The Girl Scouts of America are looking ahead to utilize digital tools for their young members around the country. Sylvia Acevedo, CEO of Girl Scouts of America, touches on how the organization is empowering young girls to become technology super users, and to use tech to become the change makers of tomorrow.

We always say that Dreamforce is a year-round experience, and with the Blazing Trails podcast, it is! On season 1 of Blazing Trails, you heard from a variety of Trailblazers, including Billy Jean King, Patricia Arquette, Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikimedia, Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of "Eat, Pray, Love," and even got a behind the scenes look at how Dreamforce comes together. On season 2 of Blazing Trails, we are creating a drumbeat to Dreamforce '18 by bringing you the best of the content that we have collected around the world. Just like Dreamforce, Blazing Trails goes beyond product roadmaps and instead is sharing conversations around initiatives like the future of work, tech for good, and the environment. This season, hear from Ashton Kutcher, IBM CEO Ginni Rimity, Taraji P Henson, Natalie Portman, Adrien Grenier, Ellevest's CEO Sally Krawcheck, Google Cloud CEO Diane Green, Author and Psychologist Adam Grant, and many more! We hope to inspire you, invigorate you, expand your mind, and hopefully, get excited for Dreamforce '18 - September 25-28. So, be sure to subscribe to Blazing Trails on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts to keep up with exclusive content from trailblazers around the world.

If you are getting to San Francisco the weekend before Dreamforce, or staying after the conference, take advantage and check out some of our tips on food, drink, and activities around the beautiful City by the Bay.

Participate in #DF17 with the millions of Trailblazers online from all over the world on Salesforce Live! Even if you can't join us for Dreamforce in person, you'll have the opportunity to learn, connect and experience the event virtually. Register now: bit.ly/DFLive17

Learn about our amazing Dreamforce sponsors, how they are making Dreamforce happen, and how you can connect with them at Dreamforce.

Dreamforce is full of SWAG - Stuff We All Get - as well as awesome items you can purchase across campus. Get a sneak peak of all the Dreamforce goodies you can take home!

Sometimes, at Dreamforce, there are no words. Dreamoji is the best way to express yourself with your favorite Salesforce characters on iOS or Android phones and tablets. Dreamoji lets you choose from Astro, Appy, Einstein, Cloudy, Codey, and more! Share Your Location via iMessage and meet up with colleagues. Use Dreamoji in iMessage, emails, and more!

We are bringing together our friends from the developer and admin teams to give a final update before Dreamforce! Final tips and tricks for developers and admins doing their final prep for the big event.

On our second update from the AppExchange, we are thrilled to discuss the newly redesigned AppExchange, and discuss updates on their Dreamforce presence.

Service professionals, want to make your customers happier and more successful than ever before? Get your second Dreamforce update about all the products and opportunities available at Dreamforce that can help you do it.

Do you work in financial services? We are going BIG for financial services at Dreamforce this year. Learn about the latest updates on the Financial Services Cloud, and how to learn more at Dreamforce.

?Ohana? is a word that we use to describe our culture here at Salesforce. Hear how our Salesforce values of trust, innovation, growth, and equality come to life at Dreamforce

We have the tips and tricks to make Dreamforce a breeze - from registration, to sessions, to opening hours, and more.

Dreamforce is only days away! Get the latest updates on the Dreamforce agenda, daily themes, and awesome new speakers.

Dreamforce is just a few days away! This week, we're revisiting Episode 2 of Blazing Trails, all about Artificial Intelligence. It's no secret that AI is no passing fad, it's here to stay. Let's learn more! Plus, hear more about Dreamoji our Salesforce-inspired smartphone keyboard app and Twibbon, a fun new way to customize your social media profiles to tell your networks just how excited you are for Dreamforce!

In our second update from our sales experts, hear how you can experience and explore the sales ecosystem, and of course, win lots and lots of swag!

Get to know Pardot, B2B marketing automation by Salesforce that helps marketers create more leads, generate more pipeline, and empower sales to close more deals. Learn how you can plan your Dreamforce agenda to integrate Pardot.

Salesforce and our partners are reimagining the way companies connect with customers in every industry. Find out how this laser-focused approach drives customer happiness like never before.

We're bringing back Dreamtalks for their second year! Dreamtalks are 25 minute talks relating to wide range of topics from public companies, disease prevention, mobile apps, and more. Get a sneak peek at some of the world-changing Dreamtalks coming!

Need help getting around the Dreamforce campus? Hear about the best ways to get from one place to another: walking, shuttles, pedicabs, and more.

There are numerous opportunities to get hands on and give back at Dreamforce - hear what you can expect onsite!

At Salesforce, our culture is built around the Hawaiian concept of Ohana, which means family. Ohana is the deep-seated support system we nurture inside our company that extends from our employees to our customers, our partners and our communities. Nowhere is this felt more deeply than in our Ohana groups ? which celebrate and bring together diverse team members and their allies. Their mission is to make Equality a reality both inside Salesforce and the communities in which we live and work. Today, about one out of every three Salesforce employees participate in one or more Ohana Groups. Hear how Outforce, Latinoforce, and BOLDforce are taking Dreamforce to the next level.