The Rx of Contagious Purpose

In this episode of Upper Left Tech, we interview Ron Paulsen, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, about his passion for using technology to solve real problems in the healthcare space. By fulfilling his purpose in life, he’s able to empower doctors to fulfill theirs – interacting with their patients in a more meaningful way. This content is for illustrative purposes only. Indi...

And Everything Else Is Background

As we say at Avier, if you don’t take good care of your employees then somebody else will. Rajamma Krishnamurthy, the director of Information Technology for Human Resources at Microsoft, discusses her passion for creating unforgettable employee experiences. This content is for illustrative purposes only. Individual situations may vary. Please consult your tax advis...

From Doubt to Destiny

Jonathan Foster, Principal Content Experiences Manager at Microsoft, thought that he had painted himself into a corner with his bill-paying 9 to 5, when a sudden twist in conversation turned it all around. Here’s the change in perspective that turned doubt into destiny. This content is for illustrative purposes only. Individual situations may vary. Please consult your tax adviso...

Embracing Vulnerability as a Working Parent

Although many books have been written on it, it seems like nobody has found the silver bullet for how to deal with the stress of being a working parent. Elaine Jones, Director of Investor Relations at Microsoft, has a great message for any mom or dad who struggles with workplace inequality – embrace the vulnerability instead of sweeping it under the rug! This content is for ...

One Step Back, Two Steps Forward

When Janice Francisco, Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Microsoft philanthropies, was initially presented with her job offer 20+ years ago, her initial response was, “That’s not enough money.” Little did she know, it was an entry into a job, a company, and a life’s purpose that she was meant for. This content is for illustrative purposes only. Indivi...

How a Crossroads Moment Led to Finding Work Life’s Meaning

In business school, Kunal Chopra, the Chief Executive Officer of etailz and a former General Manager at Microsoft and Amazon,  found himself at a crossroads moment. He had originally planned on getting an MBA to make the career transition from engineering into finance but then found out that finance was not a fit. He was struggling to know where to go. And then he did this. ...