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


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as an example of a visible listener in his book.


Jeff Yip

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alongside other books that influenced his philosophies.

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


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


Curt Nickin

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

Stephen Dubner

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in the context of understanding Microsoft's strategic vision.

Alex Morris

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

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


Satya Nadella

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for studying vertically developed leaders.

Ryan Gottfredson
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for its insights into Microsoft's transformation.

Charles Maxwood

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

John Best

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

Joel Neeb

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

Alex Morris

#72 Alex Morris on Hit Refresh