Special Episode: Leadership Lessons & 50 Years of Microsoft (with Steve Ballmer)

This episode of the Positive Leadership Podcast is truly special—for two reasons. 

First, Microsoft is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of innovation, transformation, and leadership in the tech industry. 

Second, on a personal level, this milestone resonates deeply with me. Having spent 40 years at Microsoft, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible journey of this company, the people who shaped it, and the leadership lessons that continue to inspire me today. 

To mark the occasion, I am honored to welcome Steve Ballmer—a true legend, former CEO of Microsoft, and one of the most passionate, energetic leaders I’ve ever had the chance to work with. 

In this episode, Steve shares:
 ✅ His first encounter with Bill Gates and the early days of Microsoft
 ✅ The legendary IBM-MS-DOS deal that changed everything
 ✅ What it was like leading one of the world’s most influential companies
 ✅ His transition to owning the LA Clippers and his vision for social impact in the U.S. 

Expect a conversation full of energy, laughter, and powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and the future of technology. 

🎧 Don’t miss this special episode! 

I also encourage you to (re)discover those past great episodes: 

• Finding meaning in your work (with Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO): https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/8966432-finding-meaning-in-your-work-with-satya-nadella-microsoft-ceo  
• Unlocking the Secrets to Leading Across Borders (with Erin Meyer): https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/16477213-unlocking-the-secrets-to-leading-across-borders-with-erin-meyer  
• I’m Michelin: making every individual matter (with Florent Menegaux): https://thepositiveleadershippodcast.buzzsprout.com/1798971/episodes/16252992-i-m-michelin-making-every-individual-matter-with-florent-menegaux  

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