The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer

You might think the biggest, most prestigious job is always the right career move. Patty Stonesifer — founding CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and an early Amazon board member — says that’s exactly the wrong way to decide what to do next. So what should guide your career? In this episode, Patty joins Molly to share the nine-word personal mission statement she’s used for decades to filter opportunities, turn down what doesn’t fit, and speak up for what matters. Patty shares how you can write your own, and even coaches Molly through creating hers in real time. Connect with the team Follow Molly on Instagram , LinkedIn , and at glueclub.com/

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The secret to making the right career decisions with Patty Stonesifer is an episode from WorkLife with Adam Grant by TED.

This episode is 38:41 long.

This episode was published on May 5, 2026.

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