Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson

A Lesson on Leadership

Sep 19, 2023

Deb Cupp, President of Microsoft Americas, shares her journey to becoming a female leader in tech and discusses the importance of teamwork, leadership, and diversity on boards.

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The importance of culture, authenticity, and arranger-style leadership in choosing the right organization and placing people in positions to thrive.

The significance of diversity, inclusion, and allyship in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for girls in STEM and improving the representation of women in senior leadership and board positions.

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Deb Kup's Career Journey

Deb Kup, the president of Microsoft Americas, shares her career journey, starting from selling business forms to her current role. She emphasizes the importance of culture and authenticity in choosing the right organization. Deb highlights the significance of teams, being an arranger, and placing people in positions to thrive. She also emphasizes the importance of being a curious leader and accountability for both successes and failures.

Leadership is not a role, it's how people show up

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The Process of Board Recruitment and Considerations for Joining a Board

02:11

Introduction

2min

A Journey of Career Growth and Impact in the Tech Industry

3min

The Power of Teamwork

15min

Serving on Boards: Types, Responsibilities, and Personal Experiences

8min

Diversity, Optimism, and the Potential of Technology

3min

Deb Cupp, President of Microsoft Americas, joins Ann on this week's episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Deb is responsible for delivering Microsoft's entire product and services portfolio to customers in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. As a customer-obsessed technology executive, she wants to accomplish things people say can't be done. Deb gravitates towards complex challenges and is at her best when working intensely with customers to solve their most vexing problems. With a deep commitment to employee mentorship and development, she strives to make a lasting contribution to people's careers and lives.

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