Books Recommended By Satya Nadella

Nonviolent Communication" by Marshall Rosenberg

- Nadella promoted this book to Microsoft executives to help foster a more empathetic and collaborative company culture​ 

Competing in the Age of AI" by Marco Iansiti and Karim R. Lakhani

This book delves into how AI is transforming business models and is a must-read for understanding AI's impact on firms

No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention" by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer

Nadella appreciates the insights on organizational culture and innovation presented by the Netflix CEO​

Tools and Weapons: The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age" by Brad Smith

A significant read on the tech industry's challenges and responsibilities, co-written by Microsoft’s President​

The Rise and Fall of American Growth" by Robert J. Gordon

This book provides an analysis of economic growth and innovation, which Nadella finds particularly compelling​ 

Prosperity: Better Business Makes the Greater Good" by Colin Mayer 

Nadella endorses this book for its definition of the social purpose of corporations​ 

The Great Convergence: Information Technology and the New Globalization" by Richard Baldwin

Explores globalization in the context of technological advances, a topic Nadella finds relevant to Microsoft’s endeavors

An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth" by Chris Hadfield

A favorite of Nadella’s for its life lessons on focusing on the journey rather than the destination