
Satya Nadella Recommended Books
Satya Nadella has recommended 20 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
Satya Nadella is the CEO of Microsoft.
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Deep Learning
"The book made such a significant impact on Satya Nadella that he hired co-author Yoshua Bengio." - ThingsCyber.com (Source)
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Elon Musk recommended this bookElon Musk
"Written by three experts in the field, [this book] is the only comprehensive book on the subject." - Elon Musk
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Vinod Khosla recommended this bookVinod Khosla
"For a slightly more technical read [on AI]." - Vinod Khosla
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Nassim Taleb recommended this bookNassim Taleb
"Very clear exposition, does the math without getting lost in the details." - Nassim Taleb
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Mindset
The New Psychology of Success
"Whatever change we’ve been able to achieve is because the cultural meme we picked was inspired by [this book]." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"Dweck and her research have helped my foundation colleagues and me understand more about the attitudes and habits that allow some students to persevere in school despite big challenges." - Bill Gates
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Tobi Lütke recommended this bookTobi Lütke
Mentioned on "The Knowledge Project" podcast.
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Tony Robbins recommended this bookTony Robbins
Tony Robbins mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
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Josh Waitzkin recommended this bookJosh Waitzkin
Josh Waitzkin recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
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Ev Williams recommended this bookEv Williams
"One of those ideas that is obvious only once you know it." - Ev Williams
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Dustin Moskovitz recommended this bookDustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.
Dustin Moskovitz's recommendation of this book +3
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- Kathryn Minshew
"Read this book & love the idea!" - Kathryn Minshew
- Tom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu recommended this book on his website.
- Mark Manson
Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.
- Kathryn Minshew
Nonviolent Communication
A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships
"When CEO Satya Nadella took over Microsoft, he started defusing its toxic culture by handing each of his execs [this book]." - Business Insider (Source)
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Esther Perel recommended this bookEsther Perel
"I think that this book is a classic for anyone who is thinking relationships." - Esther Perel
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Neil Strauss recommended this bookNeil Strauss
"The central idea is that, unbeknownst to us, there’s a lot of violence in the way we communicate with others—and with ourselves." - Neil Strauss
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Dustin Moskovitz recommended this bookDustin Moskovitz
"Seek first to understand." - Dustin Moskovitz
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Forged in Crisis
The Making of Five Courageous Leaders
"I loved [this book]." - Satya Nadella (Source)
The New Leadership Literacies
Thriving in a Future of Extreme Disruption and Distributed Everything
"A fascinating book." - Satya Nadella (Source)
The Great Transformation
The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time
"My father recommended this book long ago." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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Noam Chomsky recommended this bookNoam Chomsky
On the "Top 100 Books Referenced by Noam Chomsky" list.
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Brad Delong recommended this bookBrad Delong
Brad Delong recommended this book in his website.
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The Rise and Fall of American Growth
The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War
"Concludes that innovation is the ultimate source of dramatic improvements in the human condition." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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4 people
Patrick Collison recommended this bookPatrick Collison
Patrick Collison labeled this book "particularly great."
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Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"I did find his historical analysis, which makes up the bulk of the book, utterly fascinating." - Bill Gates
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Stewart Butterfield recommended this bookStewart Butterfield
"I'm reading this book and I can already tell I am going to be so annoying about it afterwards. Sorry in advance." - Stewart Butterfield
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Marc Andreessen recommended this bookMarc Andreessen
"I disagree with the book, but it's a very well written book." - Marc Andreessen
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Prosperity
Better Business Makes the Greater Good
"[Argues that] a corporation finds profitable solutions to the challenges of people and the planet." - Satya Nadella (Source)
Shaping the Future of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
"The prescient topics explored in this book, coupled with the dialogue it sparks at World Economic Forum gatherings, are vital contributions to understanding and solutions." - Satya Nadella (Source)
The Great Convergence
Information Technology and the New Globalization
"[Satya Nadella] sees analogies to Microsoft’s HoloLens headset, especially as the technology matures and its cost comes down." - Fast Company (Source)
The Narrow Corridor
States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty
"[About] the real, constant tension between what does a society want, and what does the government want, and you have to find the narrow corridor." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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Fareed Zakaria recommended this bookFareed Zakaria
"The authors help you understand that the balancing act of liberal democracy is rare." - Fareed Zakaria
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The Boys in the Boat
Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
"A wonderful illustration of the importance of teamwork, which was a core part of my focus out of the gate as CEO." - Satya Nadella (Source)
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything
"Great read!" - Satya Nadella (Source)
Tools and Weapons
The Promise and the Peril of the Digital Age
"An important book on some of the biggest tech issues of our time and their impact on all of our lives." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"A clear, compelling guide to some of the most pressing debates in technology today." - Bill Gates
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Reed Hastings recommended this bookReed Hastings
"Coming from an industry driven by disruption, it’s refreshing to read [the author]’s call for the tech sector to assume more responsibility." - Reed Hastings
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Walter Isaacson recommended this bookWalter Isaacson
"This is a colorful and insightful insiders’ view of how technology is both empowering and threatening us. From privacy to cyberattacks, this timely book is a useful guide for how to navigate the digital future." - Walter Isaacson
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The Moment of Lift
How Empowering Women Changes the World
"Such a valuable contribution to a topic that couldn't be more important to society today." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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Warren Buffett recommended this bookWarren Buffett
"I think this is one of the best books I've ever read." - Warren Buffett
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Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"I would say this even if I weren’t married to the author: [this book] is a terrific read." - Bill Gates
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Barack Obama recommended this bookBarack Obama
"Melinda tells the stories of the inspiring people she’s met through her work all over the world, digs into the data, and powerfully illustrates issues that need our attention." - Barack Obama
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Brené Brown recommended this bookBrené Brown
"An urgent call to courage. It changed how I think about myself, my family, my work, and what’s possible in the world." - Brené Brown
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No Rules Rules
Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
"The insights in this book are invaluable to anyone trying to create and sustain organizational culture." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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Ben Horowitz recommended this bookBen Horowitz
"A great book. I highly recommend it for anyone run a company, but especially those who want a culture that encourages long-term innovation." - Ben Horowitz
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Ray Dalio recommended this bookRay Dalio
"[The author], his people, and his culture are all of star quality. I recommend his book." - Ray Dalio
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Jim Collins recommended this bookJim Collins
"Read it and learn the Netflix secret sauce from the master himself!" - Jim Collins
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Competing in the Age of AI
Strategy and Leadership When Algorithms and Networks Run the World
"An important book that explains what's required to rethink the firm and become an AI-first company." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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Mark Cuban recommended this bookMark Cuban
Mark Cuban recommended this book on Twitter.
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AI Superpowers
China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
"Clear-eyed and a must-read." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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Yuval Noah Harari recommended this bookYuval Noah Harari
"A superb and very timely survey of the impact of AI on the geopolitical system, the job market and human society." - Yuval Noah Harari
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Arianna Huffington recommended this bookArianna Huffington
"One of those books you begin reading and instantly feel that everybody should know about it." - Arianna Huffington
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Chris Anderson recommended this bookChris Anderson
"Truly one of the wisest and most surprising takes on AI." - Chris Anderson
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Marc Benioff recommended this bookMarc Benioff
"[The author] applies his superpowers to predicting the disruptive shifts that will define the AI-powered future." - Marc Benioff
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Peter Diamandis recommended this bookPeter Diamandis
"A must read for anyone serious about understanding the future of our species." - Peter Diamandis
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Tim O’Reilly recommended this bookTim O’Reilly
"If you care about the future being brought to us by AI, this is the one indispensable book of 2018." - Tim O’Reilly
Tim O’Reilly's recommendation of this book +2
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- Balaji Srinivasan
"A history of the Chinese tech ecosystem." - Balaji Srinivasan
- Ryan Shea
Ryan Shea recommended this book on his website.
- Balaji Srinivasan
Masters of Scale
Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs
"The business principles in this book will help you deploy your strategy with creativity, integrity, and realism." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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3 people
Adam Grant recommended this bookAdam Grant
"Combines memorable stories with actionable insights from world-class leaders to help you turn your biggest, boldest ideas into reality." - Adam Grant
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Bob Iger recommended this bookBob Iger
"If you’re scaling a company—or if you just love a well-told story—this is a book to savor." - Bob Iger
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Reed Hastings recommended this bookReed Hastings
"A book to take with you into battle as you build a company or a career." - Reed Hastings
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Play Nice But Win
A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader
"Tells his story, that of his iconic company and the grit required to compete in the ever-growing technology industry." - Satya Nadella (Source)
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Adam Grant recommended this bookAdam Grant
"The saga of how one of the great founders of our time launched his company, grew it, got it back, and rejuvenated it." - Adam Grant
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Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"Walks you through every step of his journey, from starting a company in his college dorm to pulling off the largest all-tech acquisition in history." - Bill Gates
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Eric Schmidt recommended this bookEric Schmidt
"Tells you how to be successful and true to your values in this awe-inspiring narrative of what it takes." - Eric Schmidt
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Howard Schultz recommended this bookHoward Schultz
"Has insights for leaders at every stage, from entrepreneur to CEO." - Howard Schultz
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Jamie Dimon recommended this bookJamie Dimon
"Provides a powerful portrait of his life—the early years, the obstacles and challenges, the successes and triumphs." - Jamie Dimon
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Malcolm Gladwell recommended this bookMalcolm Gladwell
"The quietest of the entrepreneurs who created the modern computer business finally tells his story.'" - Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell's recommendation of this book +7
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- Marc Andreessen
"An incredible window into what it’s like to be in a founder’s shoes, and the difficult work of growing a company." - Marc Andreessen
- Marc Benioff
"Shares his incredible journey as founder and CEO of one of the most iconic and admired tech companies." - Marc Benioff
- Matthew McConaughey
"An autobiographical thriller, and Michael Dell is the gangster protagonist." - Matthew McConaughey
- Ray Dalio
"Takes you into the real world of building and transforming an empire." - Ray Dalio
- Richard Branson
"Takes us on a riveting journey from the dorm room at the University of Texas to the boardroom of one of the world’s largest tech companies." - Richard Branson
- Sheryl Sandberg
"As much a story about resilience as it is about business." - Sheryl Sandberg
- Walter Isaacson
"A fast-paced tale of launching a public company, taking it private, and then taking it public again." - Walter Isaacson
- Marc Andreessen
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