This week, I received the honor of being nominated among the “Most Inspiring Corporate Leaders.” Throughout my career, a recurring question has been: “Are you a corporate leader or are you a nonprofit founder?” This query often stems from a limited understanding of what constitutes a corporation.
Today, I was invited as one of the speakers in IAH 205: Africa and the World at Michigan State University. It felt like a full-circle moment: being asked to reflect not just academically, but personally, about these very tensions and possibilities.
Typically, when you accept an internship offer, onboarding follows a predictable rhythm — forms to fill out, start dates to confirm, and maybe an orientation closer to your first day.
My Xbox onboarding experience has been completely different.
When I received the invitation to interview with Microsoft, I was thrilled — and terrified.
I had applied for a Business Development Manager internship, but at the time, I had no idea which team or office I might be placed in.