Leaving Microsoft To Change The World
You've worked hard, climbed the ladder, and achieved what society calls success. Perhaps you have the corner office, the impressive title, the financial security. Yet, a quiet, persistent question lingers: Is this *it*? John Wood found himself at this very crossroads at Microsoft, realizing that even at the pinnacle of corporate achievement, something essential was missing. This episode unpacks his radical decision to step away from a gilded career and build Room to Read, an organization that has brought millions of books to children worldwide. It’s a story not just about philanthropy, but about the profound courage it takes to redefine personal success, to trade comfort for conviction, and to discover that true impact often begins when you dare to look beyond the obvious measures of achievement. You'll hear how business acumen, when applied to a deeply human problem, can create a legacy far richer than any quarterly report.