Patty Stonesifer
Business and philanthropic leader who was the founding CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and an early Amazon board member. Previously a senior Microsoft executive, she is known for applying values-driven decision-making to work and leadership.
Best podcasts with Patty Stonesifer
Ranked by the Snipd community
130 snips
May 5, 2026 • 39min
The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer
Patty Stonesifer, founding CEO of the Gates Foundation and an early Amazon board member, shares the simple mission statement she has used for decades to make career choices. She talks about leaving Microsoft, turning down impressive roles, tracking commitments each month, and using personal values to decide when to speak up, step back, or say no.
