Consider Bill Gates’ various roles at Microsoft through the years: founder, CEO, board chairman, technology advisor, mentor, and foundation director. How do his traits allow him to be effective in each role he takes on?

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Consider Bill Gates’ various roles at Microsoft through the years: founder, CEO, board chairman, technology advisor, mentor, and foundation director. How do his traits allow him to be effective in each role he takes on? 

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One such individual who altered the technological landscape is Bill Gates. Bill Gates had an impact on his team members as well as the globe to some level while building a billion-dollar corporation to indulge his passion of technology. Bill Gates' management style is one factor in Microsoft's success. 

Bill Gates uses transformative leadership, which is understandable given his background as a businessman and humanitarian. He thinks the best way to succeed is to develop while changing the lives of those around you.

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