Steve Ballmer’s journey from Microsoft’s 30th employee to one of the world’s wealthiest individuals is a masterclass in climbing the corporate ladder. Unlike many centibillionaires who built their fortunes as founders, Ballmer earned his place in the $100 billion club through leadership, strategy and a deep understanding of business dynamics. After all, you don’t work your way up from assistant to one of the top 10 richest people without a few solid financial tips in your back pocket.
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