New WorkLife Episode: How Patty Stonesifer Uses 9 Words to Make Every Decision
In a new WorkLife podcast, former Microsoft executive and Gates Foundation founder Patty Stonesifer shares the five‑word personal mission statement that has steered every major decision for three decades. She explains how the mantra—love, be loved, seek justice, keep learning, and laugh—functions as both a yes‑filter and a no‑filter, backed by a monthly worksheet that audits her time. The episode also reveals how a brief stint at DreamWorks taught her the danger of chasing "cool" opportunities without a values framework. Listeners get a step‑by‑step guide to crafting their own mission statements and a free tool to track priorities.
What Happens When You Turn the Mic on Adam Grant
The debut episode of the new WorkLife podcast flips the mic on its creator, Adam Grant, letting him sit as the guest. Grant shares his four‑question framework for choosing projects, his "deliberate first, then dive" approach to career experiments, and...
Video: Managing at Scale (25 Minutes)
The 25‑minute video "Managing at Scale" features Molly outlining how leaders can thrive in large organizations. She emphasizes three core practices: sharing clear context, defining roles and expectations, and building systems that surface progress and problems. The ultimate aim is...