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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Hit Refresh

The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone

Book • 2017

Hit Refresh is a memoir, leadership guide, and futurist vision that explores Satya Nadella's personal journey from his childhood in India to becoming the CEO of Microsoft.

The book delves into the transformation of Microsoft's culture, industry partnerships, and competitive landscape.

It also discusses the future of technology, including artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and quantum computing, and how these technologies will impact society.

Nadella emphasizes the importance of empathy and human-centered leadership in a rapidly changing technological world.

Mentioned by

David Rosenthal

Ryan Gottfredson

Charles Maxwood

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

David Rosenthal

when discussing Satya Nadella's perspective on Microsoft's transformation.

Microsoft Volume II

Mentioned by

Jeff Yip

as an example of a visible listener in his book.

What Leaders Get Wrong About Listening

Mentioned by

Varun Parmar

alongside other books that influenced his philosophies.

An inside look at how Miro builds product: Lessons on outmaneuvering competitors, team structure, product quality, and moving fast | Varun Parmar (CPO of Miro)

Mentioned by

Eric Glyman

as an example of a leader who has partnered with OpenAI and thinks in large cycles.

Ramp CEO Eric Glyman: Using AI to Build “Self-Driving Money”

Mentioned by

Curt Nickin

in reference to a past interview and his book about starting anew.

5 Leadership Traits That Set High-Potential Employees Apart

Mentioned by

Stephen Dubner

as an example of a CEO who adopted an abundance mindset.

145. Do You Have a Scarcity Mindset or an Abundance Mindset?

Mentioned by

Alex Morris

in the context of understanding Microsoft's strategic vision.

Alex Morris on Buffett and Munger Unscripted, $MSFT, $META, $GOOG, $AAPL Big Tech Cap Ex | S07 E04

Mentioned by

Kathleen Davis

as the author, highlighting a question he asked that catalyzed Microsoft's transformation.

The best leaders know how to ask the right questions. Here’s a model that can help you do just that

Mentioned by Balaji Srinivasan in the context of Microsoft's transformation under his leadership.

#259 — The Reckoning to Come

Mentioned by

Satya Nadella

as the book he wrote in 2017 about kickstarting a stagnant culture.

Microsoft’s Satya Nadella: Why we need re-founders

Recommended by

Ryan Gottfredson

for studying vertically developed leaders.

Part 2: What About Our Culture is Holding Us Back? | An Interview with Ryan Gottfredson

Recommended by

Charles Maxwood

for its insights into Microsoft's transformation.

Reflections on Technology Trends, AI Impact, and Memorable Episodes - JSJ 665

Recommended by

John Best

as a great read, highlighting Satya Nadella's insights.

Where Do the Chips Fall After DeepSeek?

Mentioned by

Joel Neeb

as an example of a leader who successfully transformed Microsoft by fostering teamwork.

Performance vs. Performative Culture

Selected by

Alex Morris

to discuss, it provides insights into Microsoft's cultural transformation.

#72 Alex Morris on Hit Refresh

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