{"product_id":"purpose-mindset-how-microsoft-inspires-employees-and-alumni-to-change-the-world-by-akhtar-badshah","title":"Purpose Mindset : How Microsoft Inspires Employees and Alumni to Change the World by Akhtar Badshah","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"86\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2\" data-end=\"84\"\u003ePurpose Mindset: How Microsoft Inspires Employees and Alumni to Change the World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, written by Akhtar Badshah with a foreword by Brad Smith, offers a deep dive into how Microsoft fostered a culture that turns employees and alumni into forces for social good. Drawing from his decade as Microsoft’s head of philanthropy (2004–2014), Badshah lays out how the company created an organizational ethos where generosity and civic engagement became core to its identity. Through a blend of insider accounts—from executives like Jeff Raikes and Paul Maritz—and personal anecdotes, the book traces Microsoft’s early strategic decisions: reclassifying employee giving as a human‑resources benefit, enabling year‑round donation matching, and removing processing fees to amplify trust and impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"867\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAt the heart of the book are five guiding principles that define the “purpose mindset”:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"910\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDiscovering strengths\u003c\/strong\u003e—leveraging individual talents for broader impact,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWorking from abundance\u003c\/strong\u003e—harnessing creative resources beyond financial means,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"996\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eExtending the common good\u003c\/strong\u003e—orienting efforts toward community progress,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIgniting movements\u003c\/strong\u003e—building beyond organizations to embrace societal change, and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"36\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eEmbracing empathy and compassion\u003c\/strong\u003e—prioritizing collective wellbeing over personal gain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBadshah illustrates how this culture not only led Microsoft employees to meaningful volunteerism and giving, but also became a powerful tool for employee satisfaction, recruitment, retention, and the company's global reputation for responsibilityThe narrative emphasizes real-world stories: Microsoft employees who went on to initiate nonprofits, philanthropic endeavors, and policy change—driven by the values and support they absorbed at Microsoft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAbout The Author:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"18\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAkhtar Badshah\u003c\/strong\u003e is a social impact leader, educator, and author with extensive experience in philanthropy, corporate citizenship, and technology-driven community development. He served as Senior Director of Microsoft’s Corporate Citizenship division for over a decade, where he led the company’s global philanthropic efforts and employee engagement programs. Badshah is the founder and Chief Catalyst of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"411\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eCatalytic Innovators Group\u003c\/strong\u003e, an organization focused on social impact and innovation. He is also a faculty member at the University of Washington's Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, where he teaches on social entrepreneurship and innovation. In addition to \u003cem data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"700\"\u003ePurpose Mindset\u003c\/em\u003e, Badshah regularly speaks and writes on the intersection of purpose, leadership, and civic responsibility, inspiring individuals and organizations to use their resources for the greater good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255613546682,"sku":"354W5P341-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/ujnvfdxza.jpg?v=1761066679","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/purpose-mindset-how-microsoft-inspires-employees-and-alumni-to-change-the-world-by-akhtar-badshah","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}