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What does it look like to lead with kindness and honesty in the fast tech world?

In this episode, host Jacqueline Stockwell talks with Peter Rising. Peter is a Senior Partner Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, a writer, and a YouTuber. He knows a lot about technology, but that is only part of his story. He also stands up for women in tech, cares deeply about mental health, and is an autism dad. Peter has Tourette’s syndrome, and he talks openly about his journey to show that leaders can look different than we think.

In this episode, Jacqueline and Peter talk about:

• How Cloud Security Has Changed: How moving data to the cloud changed everything, and why companies need to plan ahead to stay safe.
• Humans and AI: Why tools like Microsoft Copilot are great for helping us work, but still need human minds to guide them.
• How to Be a Real Ally: Why men need to do more than just say they support women—they need to speak up when things are unfair.
• Being Yourself at Work: Peter's experience public speaking with Tourette’s syndrome, and why workplaces need to give real support to people who think differently.
• Avoiding Burnout: How Peter sets boundaries to log off from work, write books, and run his YouTube channel without burning out.

Peter reminds us that "every day is a school day." If you want to learn about cloud safety, AI, or making the workplace a better place for everyone, this episode is for you.

Find Peter Rising:

• LinkedIn: Search "Peter Rising"
• YouTube: @PeterRisingM365

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