Deena Tearney
Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Point
📍Honolulu, Hawaii USA
Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?
Investing in the next generation is a personal passion of mine. If companies can find opportunities to encourage and inspire youth, finding ways to build knowledge, skills, character and leadership, this will not only shape the next 10 years, but it will create a ripple effect that lasts for generations!
The investment we make in young people has lasting impact, from mentoring to workshops, the inspiration sticks for a lifetime. When I was in college, I’ll never forget that Ken Blanchard came to speak to a select group of business students. I was inspired hearing his thoughts on leadership, and his stories instilled curiosity and motivation about my own future career. To this day, his books continue to be a source of inspiration and valuable tools I rely on.
If you could choose one word to define your leadership style, what would it be and why?
Results. At the end of the day, results matter. Keeping a sharp focus on goals and outcomes has been the key to leading Pacific Point. It’s also allowed us to invest in the future—through mentoring, sponsoring university hackathons and tech conferences, and offering hands-on Salesforce student workshops. These results are creating lasting change!
Results. At the end of the day, results matter.
If you could give one piece of advice to the next generation of women leaders, what would it be?
Always be learning. The skills you develop through practical experience are the most valuable assets one can earn, and they cannot be taken from you. As Ken Blanchard wisely said “When you stop learning you stop growing”. So, seize every opportunity to learn and challenge yourself!
Looking ahead, what are you most excited about—whether in your professional journey or personal life?
I’m incredibly proud of our talented team of Salesforce consultants at Pacific Point, who consistently deliver exceptional results for our clients. As we look toward the future, I’m especially excited about expanding our capabilities with cutting-edge AI solutions, like Salesforce AgentForce, to help our clients boost revenue and efficiency in transformative ways. The possibilities are limitless!
