Rodney Williams

Customer-obsessed sales strategy | VP of Sales @MSFTSolutions | Worldwide #Sales | Talks about #Diversity #Inclusion #BusinessDevelopment #Data

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

It seems like common sense, right? To increase #profits, just hire #sales superstars. But not so fast! Even the best sales professionals need strong #mentorship and support. Timely reminder for all people leaders from @atd//bit.ly/3VfYBVw

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

.@Microsoft recently released its 2022 #SQL server. Geared toward #Azure, this iteration features real-time #analytics, governance and recovery features. I can't wait to see how this will empower our customers to gain all the benefits of #cloud. https://t.co/VcuqbzhSHe

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

I appreciate working for a company that walks the walk of #DEI. In a world where it is often overlooked, we're committing to hiring #neurodiverse talent. See why from @EBNbenefitnews: https://t.co/MYulPjFEdT

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

Exciting news! @Microsoft is teaming up with the @NBA to modernize its #apps. You'll want to read how this collaboration is accelerating time-to-market and delivering the immersive experiences fans love.
https://t.co/gsetfOwjtq

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

While the #cloud offers many financial benefits, there are always ways to further maximize #ROI. Great advice from @CFODive on how to trim the fat from your cloud budget.
https://t.co/2VuGlDW9mj

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

Anyone who has made a New Year's resolution knows maintaining momentum is tough, and the same holds true for #DEI strategies! Helpful advice from @HarvardBusiness on how companies can invest to keep moving forward.
https://t.co/y2T2suOAUc

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

Let's face it: #recruitment isn't easy, especially when trying to reflect #DEI in your hiring practices. I love this @HRMorning article for how it offers practical steps for embedding #inclusivity in job descriptions.
https://t.co/nJSPl8jLgj

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

Getting high #ROI is always important, and that goes double in times of uncertainty. @judsonalthoff covers key takeaways from @Microsoft Ignite on the novel steps companies are taking to digitize their operations and increase benefits for customers.
https://t.co/E6QcGwi7yR

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

Important insights from @Microsoft's Ignite: Practicing "cyber hygiene" allows companies to fortify operations through strategies like #zerotrust and #multifactorauthentication. Read @BizTechMagazine's concise summary of the panel's main takeaways.
https://t.co/79kPSXooEg

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

.@MicrosoftAzure + @SpaceX = anywhere/anywhere #cloudaccess for improved #healthcare outcomes. What an exciting article outlining how #strategicpartnerships and cutting-edge technology can have an incredible impact on #telemedicine.
https://t.co/QNQpdqAEwR

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

As a #mentor myself, I can attest to its many benefits. Whether you look at it from an #employeeeducation perspective or #successionplanning, #mentoring is a gift that keeps on giving. Read @TechTarget for practical advice on building an #inclusive program.
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[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

I couldn't agree more with @WRALTechWire: You can't have a thriving business without a healthy culture, and you can't have a healthy culture without #DEI. Read on to understand why #diversity and inclusion lead to positive business impacts.
https://t.co/NjzfapwGSZ

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

Ensuring our partner program works for everyone is a Herculean task. Read how @Microsoft's new Chief Partner Officer @nicoledezen maximizes partner profitability and meeting customers' #cloud needs.
https://t.co/iILcXGbbR5

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

Here's a win for #tech and #DEI: the @StateDept's #TechWomen program has kicked off its second decade! Read how the program pairs participants from the Middle East, Africa and Asia with women leaders and #mentors at U.S.-based #STEM companies. https://t.co/gn52vsG9J7

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.@NWEA recently leveraged a grant from @Microsoft's "#AI for Accessibility" program to create an accessible #math assessment for middle schoolers with #visualdisabilities. Read about this important work reducing access barriers to an essential subject. https://t.co/NC4ck66lvg

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

While "diversity of thought" can be controversial for some #DEI advocates, others believe it can bring added benefits. An intriguing piece from @HarvardBusiness for anyone interested in achieving greater #inclusion and #equity in the workplace. https://t.co/fHvZ5x9qu0

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

A lot is going on in the @Microsoft #cloud world! As our Fall Ignite conference kicks off, get a bird's eye view from @ZDNet of our seven #cloudbundles geared toward industry verticals ranging from healthcare to sovereignty. https://t.co/VpbSClZQjD

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

Couldn't be more proud of my alma mater, @LewisUniversity, which has been honored as a top regional university. From its #diversity to stellar programs like #computerengineering, this is an institution of immense value to its students, community and world. https://t.co/rNWDB9cdh3

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

It's never a bad time to start working on your #salesenablement plan for the new year. @Forbes overview of the @Forrester Planning Guide is a great place to start for anyone looking to align culture, technology and teams for #sales success in 2023: https://t.co/TK9H1t7OaG

[Rodney Williams @RodWill97]

.@HarvardBiz has some good and bad news: While more companies are getting serious about #DEI, the potential for backlash remains. The silver lining? Progress can be made by reframing the issue as a systemic rather than an individual issue. https://t.co/NrUIxEw9M4