The only constant in the technology industry is change.

Philanthropy can be integrated into business. I believe strongly that companies can be incredible agents of good in the world.

Social embedded business processes that solve concrete needs are key to enterprise social collaboration.

The secret to successful hiring is this: look for the people who want to change the world.

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.

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.

I think a critical part of being successful in our industry is having a beginner's mind