Episode 30: Sonia Vora (CHRO, Gates Foundation) | Vision, Mission, Purpose

Sonia Vora, on “you don’t change the world for what’s on a spreadsheet, you change the world because of the  impact on individual lives.”My conversation with Sonia Vora, CHRO at the Gates Foundation was about Vision, Mission, Purpose and how it all relates to talent.  The Gates Foundation's mission, driven by the goal of improving global health, reducing poverty, and expanding educational opportunities, comes with many challenges.  To solve these complex issues at global levels, Sonia talked about how having a talent philosophy, and a clear purpose becomes a constitution to shape culture internally and drive behavior externally.The Gates Foundation, a global philanthropic organization, works to improve lives and promote equity, focusing on global health, global development, and U.S. programs that address education and economic opportunity. We discussed Highlights from the conversation:What makes the Gates Foundation successful? A Bold Vision Sets you part, Personalization Approach within a Scaled operation and ability to listen not just sell.What do you look for in Talent? Knowledge is NOT enough; Collaboration and Communication is key to inspiring others to followDoes Purpose drive Culture? People are not inspired by spreadsheets but rather inspired by the work they are a part of and the impact they make on livesDo you want an AI manager? OK you will have to tune in to listen to this one…