{"id":2468,"date":"2022-03-28T20:59:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-04T20:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=2468"},"modified":"2023-10-29T18:53:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T18:53:25","slug":"5-salesforce-trailblazers-on-ending-gender-inequality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/5-salesforce-trailblazers-on-ending-gender-inequality\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Salesforce Trailblazers on Playing Your Part in Gender Equality"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Both International Women\u2019s Day and Women\u2019s History Month are of obvious importance in raising awareness around gender equality, but this movement is a year-long affair. It\u2019s up to both individuals and society as a whole to help #BreakTheBias surrounding gender inequality, female leaders &amp; entrepreneurs, and women in tech, and to ensure that we are moving in the direction of a more equal and more diverse workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I caught up with some of our inspiring customer trailblazers to discuss their thoughts on the matter and what they think we can all do today to help accelerate growth in the right direction when it comes to diversity, equality and inclusion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-precious-ene-operational-systems-amp-change-manager\"><b>Precious Ene, Operational Systems &amp; Change Manager<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lendinvest\"><b><a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/customer-success-stories\/lendinvest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LendInvest<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d1e91a604&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d1e91a604\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/PreciousLI.jpeg?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/PreciousLI.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/PreciousLI.jpeg?w=150&amp;h=150 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/PreciousLI.jpeg?w=300&amp;h=300 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/PreciousLI.jpeg?w=768&amp;h=768 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>For me, the number one thing we can do to help break the bias is to give more females in the industry a chance and a platform to share their voices with the right audiences. We all know being a woman in tech is not always easy, especially as you attempt to rise through the ranks where representation plummets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Such opportunities would continuously help build a foundation of support, compassion and understanding for what it means to be a female leader or entrepreneur. People would also be able to grasp the various styles of leadership there can be, from the diverse range of female leaders that we already have across the industry. And finally, these opportunities would inspire our younger counterparts to attempt to charter similar paths, as you know, seeing is believing!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/blog\/2021\/08\/meet-the-agent-of-change-at-lendinvest.html\" target=\"_blank\" adhocenable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\"> It is this relentless change that drives the company\u2019s ambitions and helps everyone grow.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heather-black-ceo-and-founder\"><b>Heather Black, CEO and Founder<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supermums\"><b><a adhocenable=\"false\" href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/customer-success-stories\/economic-change-CIC\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supermums<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d1e91b711&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d1e91b711\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" height=\"682\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/heather-black.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5141\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.501466275659824;width:198px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/heather-black.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/heather-black.jpg?w=300&amp;h=200 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/heather-black.jpg?w=768&amp;h=512 768w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/heather-black.jpg?w=1024&amp;h=682 1024w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/heather-black.jpg?w=1536&amp;h=1023 1536w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/heather-black.jpg?w=150&amp;h=100 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Being a female leader can seem like a daunting task for most, and it&#8217;s probably the reason why we see the most imbalance of gender equality at the senior levels. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The advice I would give to any emerging female leader is that your success depends on building a team around you that has your back, can plug your skill gaps, enables you to spend time in your areas of strength and can run your business unit whilst you are working flexibly or on holiday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s absolutely possible to thrive as a female leader in tech if you spend time hiring the right team so everyone gets the right balance and achieves success collectively. I would also highly recommend investing in training, mentoring and coaching to create a support network around you to help you ride the waves by building your resilience and coaching you to perform at your best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rachael-oku-vp-brand-and-communications\"><b>Rachael Oku, VP, Brand and Communications <\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pensionbee\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/customer-success-stories\/pension-bee\/\">PensionBee<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d1e91ca86&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d1e91ca86\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/rachael-oku.jpg?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/rachael-oku.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/rachael-oku.jpg?w=150&amp;h=150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>I believe that the number one thing we can do as a society to help #BreakTheBias surrounding gender inequality is to stop treating it as a women\u2019s problem and put the onus on women to fix it. Women are always told to lean in, do more, be more confident, and essentially work overtime to reject the pervasive stereotypes and culture of blame that surrounds them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Solving the multifaceted and systemic challenges faced by women won\u2019t happen overnight. It will take intentional and deliberate action from everyone &#8211; in particular the men who still typically hold the positions of power needed to effect lasting change, from business leaders to policymakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rosie-bailey-commercial-director\"><b>Rosie Bailey, Commercial Director<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-citysprint\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/customer-success-stories\/citysprint\/\">CitySprint<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d1e91e198&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d1e91e198\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"416\" height=\"481\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/rosie-bailey.jpg?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/rosie-bailey.jpg 416w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/rosie-bailey.jpg?w=259&amp;h=300 259w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/rosie-bailey.jpg?w=130&amp;h=150 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 416px) 100vw, 416px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Women in tech always appear to me to be fierce, powerful, and clever. That can seem daunting when looking at how to develop your own personal career where a sense of self-worth and resilience isn\u2019t always taught. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many things I have learned, read, or realised over the years about equality, diversity and inclusion that shape my personal approach. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a business leader, I have a responsibility to provide opportunity and build confidence within my teams and the more diverse the team I create and the more challenges that I set, the better outcomes we achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tech as an industry does not accept the status quo and that is exciting. There are excellent female role models in the tech sector leading global corporations, but it is important not to be complacent and to take every chance to both celebrate and sponsor female talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-heather-smith-managing-director-gi-retail\"><b>Heather Smith, Managing Director, GI Retail<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lv\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/customer-success-stories\/lv\/\">LV=<\/a><\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d6d1e91f7c5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d6d1e91f7c5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"401\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/HeatherSmith.jpeg?strip=all&#038;quality=95\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/HeatherSmith.jpeg 401w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/HeatherSmith.jpeg?w=150&amp;h=150 150w, https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2023\/10\/HeatherSmith.jpeg?w=300&amp;h=300 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The industry is changing and improving rapidly. We all know there are many good things happening when it comes to driving lasting change on gender inequality; from anonymous CVs, the language used in job listings, flexible working, transparent reporting and sponsoring and coaching women internally. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Talented women should be given the exposure and sponsorship to thrive. This leads to a culture where people &#8211; and women in particular &#8211; are often more prepared to put their heads above the parapet and say \u201cYes I can do that and I\u2019d love the chance\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve always wondered what it would be like to swap sexes in the workplace for a while, just to see what happens. Do I get taken more seriously? What new challenges will I have? How am I perceived when I challenge someone? We often say to walk a mile in someone else\u2019s shoes before judging them so you understand their experiences, struggles, and thought processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I think the number one thing I would encourage on a permanent basis is women mentoring men. I know many do, and I would encourage and industrialise this in your organisation. From my experiences, I think the value is in seeing the \u201cother side\u201d and understanding different styles and leadership approaches, to understand more about kindness, compassion and empathy in leadership. The end result in my opinion brings the balance and outcomes we all want for a successful organisation that delivers results and thrives long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> To learn more about how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/customer-success-stories\/lendinvest\/\">LendInvest<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/customer-success-stories\/economic-change-CIC\/\">Supermums<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/customer-success-stories\/pension-bee\/\">PensionBee<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/customer-success-stories\/citysprint\/\">CitySprint<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/uk\/customer-success-stories\/lv\/\">LV=<\/a> are utilising Salesforce, you can read their customer success stories. 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