The quotable Satya Nadella
Microsoft has its third CEO in its entire history (started 1975), Satya Nadella. Some choice quotes & thoughts…
Via WSJ:
What drives me every morning and what keeps me up every night is one thing: this business is not about longevity, it’s about relevance.
Via his letter to his employees:
Our industry does not respect tradition – it only respects innovation.
Many who know me say I am also defined by my curiosity and thirst for learning. I buy more books than I can finish. I sign up for more online courses than I can complete. I fundamentally believe that if you are not learning new things, you stop doing great and useful things.
This starts with clarity of purpose and sense of mission that will lead us to imagine the impossible and deliver it. We need to prioritize innovation that is centered on our core value of empowering users and organizations to “do more.”
I truly believe that each of us must find meaning in our work. The best work happens when you know that it’s not just work, but something that will improve other people’s lives.
Not sure about this “one microsoft” idea (I hear too much of 1Malaysia), but the elements required to aspire to change the world stand strong: talent, resources, and perseverance.
Definitely an exciting time to see what Microsoft can bring to the table. Not to mention that opensource and cloud computing is pretty much everywhere these days…
