When Peggy Johnson wants the upper hand in business negotiations, she picks up the pace. “When I run with customers, the goal is to go just fast enough so they can’t talk much and I can dominate the conversation,” she says. The 56-year-old Microsoft executive is known for her ability to spearhead major deals for the company. That competitive drive also fuels her dedicated running routine. Ms. Johnson has her sights set on completing the world’s five biggest marathons—in Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London and New York City.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 17, 2018 13:28 UTC