The Women of Microsoft: Empowering Stories from the Minds That Coded the World - Hardcover

by Miri Rodriguez (Author), Izabela Duiwe (Author)

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.

Front Jacket

In The Women of Microsoft: Empowering Stories from the Minds that Coded the World, a team of experienced digital storytellers offers a collection of fascinating journeys taken by the many talented women who have shaped, guided, and led Microsoft over the last fifty years. The book is an homage to the highs, lows, joys, sorrows, opportunities, and challenges experienced by these women, as well as how they have set out--successfully--to make a difference in tech and in the world.

The authors share personal stories and insights into real-world tech leadership that demonstrates how you can overcome obstacles that stand in the way of female tech success. They explain how to craft your own compelling narrative, unbound by the limitations that still prevent women from achieving their full potential.

The Women of Microsoft offers real-world examples and case studies of impactful women currently serving as exemplars for future generations of technology professionals. It celebrates women's roles in innovation and disruption and the integral part they have played--and continue to play--in shaping the technology industry. Finally, the book provides concrete, proven advice for overcoming the obstacles waiting for contemporary women tech leaders.

An empowering roadmap to technology success for women professionals, The Women of Microsoft is packed with actionable advice that emphasizes the global impact of Microsoft's female leaders. It's perfect for technology enthusiasts and professionals, women leaders, business and technical experts, and students of technology and business ready to realize their personal and professional potentials.

Back Jacket

{PRAISE FOR The Women of Microsoft}

"As a 25-year Microsoft veteran, this book brought me back to pivotal career moments--its stories are rich with insight, inspiration, and the power of women's journeys in tech. A must-read for anyone looking to be uplifted by remarkable leadership and lived experience."
--Gavriella Schuster, Board Director and Former Microsoft Corporate VP

"A modern echo of Virginia Woolf's call for space, this book reclaims entire domains of innovation. It's a courageous, soulful celebration of female leadership that will lift and transform every reader."
--Claudia Vera, Founder and CEO, Conscious Leadership

"Reading this book felt like sitting down with the most inspiring leaders in tech--raw, real, and energizing. A powerful reminder that inclusion isn't a buzzword, it's a lived practice."
--Avi Singh, EVP, kore.ai

"A vital step in correcting history's imbalance. This book honors the overlooked, uplifts the unseen, and inspires a new generation of women to lead boldly."
--Katie Martell, Board Member, National Women's Hall of Fame

"An extraordinary tribute to trailblazing women, packed with wisdom, courage, and actionable guidance. A must-read roadmap for anyone in tech."
--Ian Gertler, CMO, Blubird

Author Biography

MIRI RODRIGUEZ is a two-time bestselling author and an expert in digital storytelling. She is the founder of Empressa.ai, an organization that helps elevate women in the corporate sphere.

IZABELA DUIWE works in the Microsoft Teams Engineering department as an expert in customer experience. She has 15 years' experience in technology roles, including in engineering and customer success.