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Carson V. Heady is Managing Director at Microsoft Tech for Social Impact, a bestselling author, top sales influencer, and podcast host who has built a career helping people and organizations win through technology, authenticity, and servant leadership. With over 25 years in sales and leadership roles across Microsoft, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, Carson has mastered the art of selling in complex environments. At Microsoft, he leads the Americas team supporting over 400 named nonprofit organizations, delivering transformative outcomes by aligning customer missions with Microsoft’s cloud, AI, and security solutions. He has also created a replicable demand generation social selling model that has generated $1 billion+ in revenue that he has trained in 11 countries and presented to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and his leadership team. Carson's success is driven by a philosophy that fuses heart, hustle, and human connection. Carson is the author of five books, including the *Birth of a Salesman* series and his latest release *The Show Must Go On* — a modern sales playbook for navigating reinvention, resilience, and growth in an evolving landscape. His books blend storytelling with strategic insights and are used by sales professionals, leaders, and organizations as practical guides to career advancement. He is also the host of two successful podcasts: *Mastering Modern Selling* and *Connected Teamwork*, where he interviews top industry voices and explores topics like AI in sales, personal branding, emotional intelligence, and nonprofit digital transformation. His guests have included CEOs, bestselling authors, comedians, Microsoft executives, and healthcare experts. Carson is an 8-time CEO/President’s Club winner, a frequent keynote speaker, and a recognized LinkedIn Top Voice in sales and leadership. He’s known for his high-energy delivery, candid storytelling, and tactical advice that inspires sellers to take bold action while staying grounded in purpose. Rooted in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and now based in St. Louis, Carson is a proud husband and father of three daughters. He believes success isn’t just about quota — it’s about showing up, staying true, and making a difference.