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Wood is obsessed with putting to work the business practices he learnt at Microsoft... melding 'the compassion of Mother Teresa' with 'the focus and tenacity of a blue-chip company'. Financial Times

Wood is obsessed with putting to work the business practices he learnt at Microsoft... melding 'the compassion of Mother Teresa' with 'the focus and tenacity of a blue-chip company'. Financial Times John's story is a spellbinding tale of transformation! one-third business saga, one-third world travelogue, and one-third human drama -- a 100% great book by a 100% great guy.' Marc Andreessen, Cofounder, Netscape Communications It's a rare business book that not only provides savvy insights for better business practices but transcends the category altogether, to rank as an infectiously inspiring read. Publishers Weekly !inspirational, this book is guaranteed to prompt many readers to open their hearts, if not their wallets. Barbara Jacobs, Booklist

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John spent most of his career running significant parts of Microsoft’s international business. At age 35, he chose to leave Microsoft in the middle of his career to focus on bringing educational opportunities to poor communities. His passion is to combine the lessons he learned in business with the compassion and service ethic found in the non-profit arena. John holds a B.S. from the University of Colorado and a MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

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