The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
by Satya Nadella
Recommended by 4 notable people, including Bill Gates and Satya Nadella
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See customer reviews on Amazon →Hit Refresh mixes personal memoir with leadership notes from the CEO chair, centered on empathy as a competitive advantage amid fast tech change. The most useful material is candid anecdote about shifting corporate culture, how a leader frames priorities, and broad reflections on AI and human value. Its main limitation is frequent corporate language, occasional glossing of messy limitations, and relatively few concrete, actionable tactics for managers. It's an easy, conversational read for those curious about executive thinking rather than a how-to manual.
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“At the core, Hit Refresh, is about us humans and the unique quality we call empathy, which will become ever more valuable in a world where the torrent of Technology, will disrupt the status quo like never before.” – Satya Nadella from Hit Refresh“Satya has charted a course for making the most of the opportunities created by Technology, while also fa...
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Recommended by 6 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books, Leadership, and Technology.
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Consider Good to Great by Jim Collins. Recommended by 32 sources.
“The book walks you through a multi-year research project, contrasting spectacular performers with mere survivors. The core insight—that sustained greatness hinges on disciplined people, thought, and action—feels sturdy and actionable. But the book’s arguments rely on retrospective selection of companies, and some of its darlings later faltered. You’ll find a methodical, almost monastic tone that rewards patience but may irritate if you want contemporary, tech-savvy lessons.”
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