leaving microsoft to change the world
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Leaving Microsoft to Change the World by John Wood
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World tells the story of one successful entrepreneur who discovered his true passion high in the mountains of Nepal. After years of leading Microsoft’s charge into Asia during the boom years of the tech industry, John Wood decided to take a three week trek through the Himalayas that ultimately changed his life. Once there he met a man who served as the Resource Coordinator for Nepal’s schools and accompanied him to one of the schools the next day. Upon seeing the overcrowded school and the almost non-existent library, Wood began a campaign that would lead him to quitting Microsoft and creating one of the most successful non-profit organizations in the world today.
The book, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World, introduces you to the inspiring work of the organization Wood created, Room to Read. Dedicated to building schools, libraries and donating long term scholarships to girls, Room to Read has helped millions of children in developing countries receive an education that will eventually lift them out of poverty. In sharing his story, Wood has written a business book that details the journey of creating a successful organization from the ground up. Throughout his inspiring story, he shares how he took the lessons he learned in the fast-paced environment of Microsoft to create one of today’s most highly respected non-profit organizations. Room to Read, has won Fast Company Magazine's Social Capitalist Award for the past four years, recieved the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2004 and 2006, and in 2004, Time Magazine honored John Wood as the only non-asian recipient of their Asia's Heroes Award.
Part management book, part inspirational journey, Leaving Microsoft to Change the World will leave you convinced that a single, passionate individual with a dream truly can change the world. By consistently applying the leadership competencies of focus, taking action, enthusiasm and passion Wood shows everyone how being a social leader isn’t reserved for the Warren Buffet’s and Bill Gates’ of the world. Anyone, regardless of their standing in life, can make a lasting impact by leading the cause for change. Wood’s book serves as a blueprint for anyone who wants to create new things for the world, their business or their life.
