The Women of Microsoft - by Miri Rodriguez & Izabela Duiwe (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

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.

From the Back Cover

{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

About the Author

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.