I left Xerox for the non-profit sector because it was clear to me that only public/private partnerships can pull off a turnaround plan at the scale we need to tackle global poverty.

Customers require the effective integration of technologies to simplify their workflow and boost efficiency.

The Obama campaign is one of the greatest examples of what is possible in the brave new world of 21st Century marketing. They did a masterful job of connecting with minds, personalizing messages, refining old and new media, sending clear messages, and providing the feedback that enabled them to respond to the messages they heard.

When parents are confident that their children will live, they have fewer of them. They invest more in each child's food, health and education.

By the time I stepped down as Xerox's CEO in 2009 - and as chairman in January 2010 - Xerox had become the vibrant, profitable and revitalized company that it still is today. What made the difference was a strong turnaround plan, dedicated people and a firm commitment from company leaders.

Whenever an earthquake or tsunami takes thousands of innocent lives, a shocked world talks of little else.

The day I was announced as CEO, I think the stock dropped another 20%.