Peter Nonis

Loved presenting the Eisenhower Global Leadership Award from the Business Council for International Understanding (@BCIU) to my friend and @salesforce CEO Marc @Benioff. Marc has been a trailblazer, not just in business, but in redefining what leadership looks like in the 21st century. When I was contemplating leaving @HuffPost to launch @Thrive, Marc gave me some of the best advice of my life: “Stop making lists of pros and cons, close your eyes, and jump.” That’s the essence of Marc — combining bold decisions with heart and deep core values. Marc has always been ahead of the curve: ➡️ He championed the connection between well-being and performance long before it was mainstream, helping to dismantle the myth that burnout is the price of success. ➡️ He’s on the forefront of the AI revolution, using technology not just to boost productivity but to nurture essential human qualities like empathy and collaboration. ➡️ And he’s proven that business can truly be a platform for change, from closing Salesforce’s gender pay gap to advocating for children’s healthcare, education, and LGBTQ rights. Over the past five years, Thrive Global has partnered with Salesforce to support their employees. I’ve seen firsthand how Marc’s values resonate across the company, creating a culture of care, connection, and purpose. In his book Trailblazer, Marc asks us to imagine a future in which CEOs apply the same focus they bring to solving their most complex business problems to making the world a better place. We don’t have to imagine it completely, because we know such a thing is possible. Marc is proving it every day. #BCIUGala

Looking forward to it!