Purpose and a Big Bang

In this episode of Upper Left Tech, we interview Dave Goetsch, writer for CBS’s Big Bang Theory and former writer and producer for Third Rock from the Sun. [/e[/e [/e [/e...

Behind #SurfaceTheWomen

In this podcast we interview Salla Palos, Director of Transformation Services at Microsoft, about the #SurfaceTheWomen campaign - a social-first campaign launched for International Women's Day which turned the Surface product name into a call-to-action for equality. Women are often “hidden figures” and deserve to be brought forward as the leaders, innovators, and game-changers. Hear about this amazing #SurfaceTheWomen campaign tha...

Have compassion, patience, and gratitude for others in a time of crisis

Typically, the Upper Left Tech podcast features tech executives from the Pacific Northwest and we talk about their purpose, passions, and personal journeys. As we know, it’s a whole new world we are living in right now. Today I really wanted to focus more on compassion, patience, and gratitude. This content is for illustrative purposes only. Individual situations may vary. Please consult your tax advisor to determine if the scenarios discussed are right for you. Information provide...

Building Teams on Empathy

In this interview with Dave Mendenall, a senior group manager at Microsoft, we talk about the power of empathy in building teams.  This content is for illustrative purposes only. Individual situations may vary. Please consult your tax advisor to determine if the scenarios discussed are right for you. Information provided is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as...

A Better Rounded Mind

After 11 years at Microsoft, Disha Rustogi departed for what appeared on paper to be a lateral move - a similar role at a similar company. It turned out to be much more than that. The professional and personal growth she experienced added another dimension of cognition resulting in a better rounded mind. This content is for illustrative purposes only. Individual situations may vary. ...

Chasing good problems

Venkat Mahalingam, Director of Business Development & Strategy at Microsoft, sums up his experience at some of the world’s technology giants this way: more than anything else he was chasing the ability to solve good problems. This content is for illustrative purposes only. Individual situations may vary. Please consult your tax advisor to determine if the scenarios discussed are right...