199 Quotes by Satya Nadella

Business s humanity's most resilient, iterative and productive mechanism for creating change in the world. - John Batelle

Microsoft no longer employs people, people employ Microsoft.... I know we are on the right track when I hear a colleague express an insight that could only come from empathy.....

We could also motivate ourselves through competitive zeal. Microsoft is known for rallying the troops with competitive fire. The press loves that, but it's not me. My approach is to lead with a sense of purpose and pride in what we do, not envy or combativeness.

I do have a bias for which I am unapologetic... for driving investment toward technological advancements... that help people create, connect, and become more productive rather than software that is simply entertaining—memes for conspicuous consumption. Spillover effects on the economy are pretty limited for technologies that don't foster a more equitable ratio of consumption to creation.

The next time you are in a meeting, ask the quietest person what they think. Invite everyone into the conversation. If you are on a conference call, ask the people on the phone to share their thoughts first.

The number one thing that you have to do as a leader: to bolster the confidence of the people you lead.

To be a leader in this company, your job is to find the rose petals in a field of shit.

I must work hard - not to climb the ladder, but to do important work.

Instead of thinking of you working for Microsoft, think of how Microsoft can work for you.