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 French Gates Knihy
Melinda French Gates je filantropka, podnikatelka a celosvětová advokátka žen a dívek. Jako spolupředsedkyně Nadace Billa a Melindy Gatesových udává směr a priority největší světové filantropické organizace. Je také zakladatelkou Pivotal Ventures, investiční a inkubační společnosti, která usiluje o společenský pokrok žen a rodin ve Spojených státech. Svou kariéru zasvětila vývoji multimediálních produktů ve společnosti Microsoft, než se začala věnovat rodině a filantropické práci.
The Moment of Lift
- 288 stránek
- 11 hodin čtení
"A timely call to action for women's empowerment by the influential co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation identifies the link between women's equality and societal health, sharing uplifting insights by international advocates in the fight against gender bias."--