Tools and Weapons with Brad Smith Satya Nadella: Leading through the AI Revolution
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May 16, 2025 
Satya Nadella, the CEO of Microsoft since 2014, shares his unique journey from playing cricket to leading a tech giant. He highlights the connection between poetry and programming, revealing how literature and technology shaped his leadership style. Nadella discusses the transformative impact of AI on software development and its potential to empower underserved communities. He emphasizes fostering a growth mindset in company culture, which is crucial for navigating change in the tech landscape.
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Leadership Lesson From Cricket
- Satya Nadella learned leadership from a high school cricket captain who built his confidence.
- The captain preserved Nadella's confidence for the season, not just one match, showcasing early leadership wisdom.
Linking Poetry and Coding
- Nadella's mother, a Sanskrit professor, influenced his love for poetry.
- He sees coding as a compressed form of poetry capturing complex ideas in concise form.
Unexpected CEO Journey
- Nadella was not eager to be CEO and hadn't considered it until Steve Ballmer's retirement announcement.
- He was fully engaged in his current role and did not anticipate a Microsoft beyond Bill and Steve.