In a rare glimpse into pivotal moments of her life, Melinda French Gates shares untold stories that provide a fresh perspective on navigating transitions. "You don't get to be my age without navigating all kinds of transitions. Some you embraced and some you never expected." Transitions can lead us from familiar surroundings into new, often confusing landscapes filled with fear and indecision. This book guides readers through the challenging space between endings and new beginnings, offering insights on moving forward when the ground beneath feels unstable. Melinda reflects on significant transitions in her life, such as becoming a parent, coping with the death of a close friend, and her departure from the Gates Foundation. Her narratives reveal universal lessons about overcoming perfectionism, supporting friends in crisis, and embracing uncertainty. Everyone faces their own transitions, and with her characteristic warmth and grace, Melinda shares candid stories that highlight moments when she sought wisdom, illuminating a path through the uncertainty that lies ahead for us all.
Melinda Gates Knihy
Melinda French Gates je filantropka, podnikateľka a globálna zástankyňa práv žien a dievčat. Ako spolupredsedníčka nadácie Billa a Melindy Gatesových určuje smer a priority najväčšej svetovej filantropickej organizácie. Je tiež zakladateľkou spoločnosti Pivotal Ventures, ktorá sa zameriava na investície a inkubáciu s cieľom dosiahnuť sociálny pokrok pre ženy a rodiny v Spojených štátoch. Predtým sa venovala svojej rodine a filantropii, po desaťročí v spoločnosti Microsoft, kde sa venovala vývoju multimediálnych produktov.
The Moment of Lift
- 288 stránok
- 11 hodin čítania
Hard-hitting and uplifting true stories of the women around the world facing extreme gender inequality who, when the wider community supports them to challenge the status quo, improve life for the whole of society.