Agentforce: The Key to Blending AI and Human Touch in Customer Service
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Agentforce: The Key to Blending AI and Human Touch in Customer Service

Salesforce’s recent $2.5 billion investment announcement for Australia, announced at the Agentforce World Tour Sydney (Source: Salesforce), signals a major acceleration of AI adoption, with Agentforce leading the charge. As AI takes over more customer interactions, businesses need to ask themselves a critical question: Are we enhancing the customer experience or automating away the human…

Be Like the Golden Retriever (or Better Yet, Be Like Elsie)
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Be Like the Golden Retriever (or Better Yet, Be Like Elsie)

This morning at the park, I watched Elsie, my white golden retriever, roll onto her back in the grass, paws in the air, completely lost in the moment. She didn’t care that she was getting dirty. She wasn’t thinking about what came next. She was just happy. Golden retrievers are known for their boundless enthusiasm,…

Sausage Gate
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“Sausage Gate” And Other Gaffes: When Technology Trips Us Up”

We’ve all been there—relying on tech to guide us through a task, only to have it lead us down an unexpected (and sometimes embarrassing) path. But when you’re the Prime Minister of Britain and the autocue turns “hostages” into “sausages,” well, that’s one for the history books. Keir Starmer’s now infamous “Sausage Gate” incident may…

Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby by Johan Erasmus — An Unflinching Journey into Grit, Leadership, and Triumph Amidst Adversity
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Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby by Johan Erasmus — An Unflinching Journey into Grit, Leadership, and Triumph Amidst Adversity

As a lifelong rugby fan married into an Afrikaans family, I approached Rassie: Stories of Life and Rugby with both curiosity and personal interest. Johan “Rassie” Erasmus is a figure who transcends the sport. His journey from a small town in Despatch to becoming one of the most influential leaders in world rugby offers valuable…

Boost Your Salesforce Projects: The Ultimate Guide to Partner Strategies
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Boost Your Salesforce Projects: The Ultimate Guide to Partner Strategies

As a professional who has spent over a decade immersed in the Salesforce ecosystem, frequently asked questions about strategies from customers are part and parcel of my daily routine. Whether it’s during a casual chat at a conference or in a formal consultation, the inquiry often boils down to: “What is the best strategy for…

The Emotional Power of Giving Thanks in Business
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The Emotional Power of Giving Thanks in Business

In the fast-paced world of tech and business, we often find ourselves moving from one task to the next without taking a moment to reflect and appreciate. At Salesforce, a culture of gratitude is ingrained in our ethos, and we make it a point to say “Thank you” during our presentations and interactions. But how…

From Good to Great: The Final Push for Excellence
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From Good to Great: The Final Push for Excellence

As the football season in the UK comes to a close, there’s much to reflect upon, particularly for Arsenal fans. Mikel Arteta has taken the club on an incredible journey, transforming a team once out of European competition to one that has come agonisingly close to winning the Premier League two years in a row….

Harnessing GRIT in the Sydney Hoka Runaway Half Marathon
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Harnessing GRIT in the Sydney Hoka Runaway Half Marathon

“GRIT is that indomitable spirit that pushes you to stand up one more time than you’ve been knocked down. It’s not just about enduring but about charging forward despite the obstacles.” Dr. Jim Taylor Introduction:In a follow-up to my reflections on resilience in the worlds of marathons and business, my completion of the Sydney Hoka…

Chicken-Fried Values & Salesforce – Striking the Right Chords
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Chicken-Fried Values & Salesforce – Striking the Right Chords

Happy Friday, everyone! As the author Richard Nelson Bolles once said, “Always remember that Fridays are the golden clasp that binds the volume of the week.” For those familiar with my playlist, you know my passion for country music runs deep. Currently, “Chicken Fried” by Zac Brown Band is getting the most plays (check it…

Becoming Indispensable in Tech: 5 Lessons from Seth Godin’s Linchpin to help you succeed in the Salesforce Ecosystem
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Becoming Indispensable in Tech: 5 Lessons from Seth Godin’s Linchpin to help you succeed in the Salesforce Ecosystem

Having just finished Seth Godin’s Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?, I found myself reflecting on its insights into creativity, innovation, and emotional intelligence, and how these principles profoundly align with my experiences in the Salesforce ecosystem. Godin’s teachings, while broad and universally applicable, hold specific weight for business professionals looking to make their mark in a…