
The Women of Microsoft
Empowering Stories from the Minds that Coded the World
- 275 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
The Women of Microsoft
Empowering Stories from the Minds that Coded the World
About this book
An inspiring exploration of the women who have shaped and led Microsoft and the lessons we can learn from them
In The Women of Microsoft: Empowering Stories from the Minds that Coded the World, a team of renowned digital storytellers recounts many of the fascinating journeys taken by the women who have shaped, guided, and led Microsoft over the last five decades. The book pays homage to the highs and lows, joys and sorrows, and opportunities and challenges of the women who have set out to make a difference in tech.
The authors share personal stories and insights that offer a window into real-world tech leadership and that help demonstrate how to overcome obstacles that stand in the way of female tech success. They encourage readers to craft their own compelling narratives, unbound by the limitations that may have prevented women from previous generations from achieving their full potential.
The Women of Microsoft also includes:
- Examples and case studies of impactful women currently serving as exemplars for future generations
- Celebrations of women's roles in innovation and the integral part that women tech professionals have played in shaping technology
- Concrete, proven advice for navigating the challenges awaiting contemporary women tech leaders
An empowering guide filled with actionable advice and emphasizing the global impact of Microsoft's women,The Women of Microsoft is perfect for tech enthusiasts and professionals, professional women, corporate leaders and managers, students of technology and business, and those interested in fulfilling their personal and professional potentials.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 She, the People
- Chapter 2 All Roads Lead to Microsoft
- Chapter 3 Dream House
- Chapter 4 Diversity: Damned If You Do, Damned If You Donât
- Chapter 5 Resilience and the Bias Monster
- Chapter 6 Tell Your Story, or Someone Else Will
- Chapter 7 Letâs Laugh at Perfectionism
- Chapter 8 Stay On Fire but Donât Burn Out
- Chapter 9 Learn-HER-Alls
- Chapter 10 Fitting RoomâLeadership Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
- Chapter 11 Get That Promotion
- Chapter 12 To Microsoft and Beyond
- Chapter 13 Portrait Gallery
- Notes
- Acknowledgements
- About the Authors
- Index
- EULA