--- product_id: 130285830 title: "Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone" brand: "satya nadellagreg shawjill tracie nichols" price: "16586CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/130285830-hit-refresh-the-quest-to-rediscover-microsofts-soul-and-imagine store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone **Brand:** satya nadellagreg shawjill tracie nichols **Price:** 16586CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone by satya nadellagreg shawjill tracie nichols - **How much does it cost?** 16586CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/130285830-hit-refresh-the-quest-to-rediscover-microsofts-soul-and-imagine) ## Best For - satya nadellagreg shawjill tracie nichols enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted satya nadellagreg shawjill tracie nichols brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone ## Images ![Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817OWJ4q6GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Turning an Ocean Liner Around *by M***D on Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2017* The image of turning a large, impressive, but perhaps unwieldy, ocean liner around in mid-course seems aptly to describe the cultural reboot of Microsoft during 2014.In his 2017 book, “Hit Refresh,” Satya Nadella, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, provides detailed outlines and on-going steps for how he answered the challenges when he was named the third CEO in the company’s history following Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer.Through nine chapters and a postscript he presents the Microsoft situation he initially inherited, how he pursued cultural and business changes and, finally, where he sees the future for not only Microsoft but also “big change” technology headed.During the first three chapters Nadella recounts his background, early experiences in technology and working at Microsoft. Make no mistake: despite his modesty and understatement, Nadella is clearly a talented and exceptional person.During the middle chapters he describes the need to rethink the future and goals for the company with specific insights that managers might find helpful:• “Obsess about customers… and meet a customer’s unarticulated and unmet needs with great technology.”• “Actively seek diversity and inclusion.”• “We are one company… not a confederation of fiefdoms…have to learn to transcend those barriers.”The author has shown his willingness to embrace change by forging new partnerships with companies long-viewed as arch rivals such as Red Hat and Apple and acquiring new platforms promising growth opportunities such as Linked-In.Nadella offers his perspective on principles for leadership:• “Bring clarity to those you work with.”• “Generate energy, not only on (your) own terms but across the company.”• “Find a way to deliver success, to make things happen.”During the last chapters the author focuses on three technologies that lead to massive shifts in the economy and society: mixed reality, artificial intelligence and quantum computing. The first changes how people interface with computing and the digital world by increasing the experiential nature of the specific task.The second, Nadella sees as augmenting human capabilities with analyses leading to insights and predictive power achieved far more rapidly than people working on their own. He does caution later adapting to this technology requires major changes in the educational system to prepare today’ students to be the managers and developers of tomorrow.Finally, while still experimental, quantum computing will give rise to rapid growth in computing power and speed so that complex calculations once thought beyond reach can be achieved, If you want more insights, read my Amazon review of Scientific American’s 2016 collection, “Ultimate Physics” (here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2L9R6OLCSFQUM/ref=cm_cr_srp_d_rdp_perm?ie=UTF8)At the end of the book Nadella reprises a theme he sees as a core value in creating successful relationships for employees, managers, partners and people in general: the importance of education and empathy. Education as an essential road to understanding and using new technology so that a knowledge gap does not create further displacement in society.Empathy is critical for leaders and managers to understand others, their motives, wants and needs. And something that seems to be in short supply at this time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's like a case study of Simon Sinek's Start with Why and Leaders Eat Last *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2017* This was the most surprising book I've read this year. I didn't expect to find the story of a CEO with so much empathy, a sense of purpose, and a focus on people (his employees, customers, and the world).This is a case study of Simon Sinek's Start with Why and Leaders Eat Last. I was encouraged to learn that Microsoft is focusing on both the Employee Experience and the Customer Experience (like Adobe).The last couple sections on the future of technology and its impact on the global economy were interesting and I benefited from reading them but the first 2/3rds of the book were definitely my favorite. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hit Refresh - a must read to understand Microsoft's transformation and importance of having a growth mindset *by V***N on Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2018* Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft’s Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone – By Satya Nadella”First as an Ex Micrsoftie, I am in absolutely love with Microsoft and I take so much pride in talking about how the years that I spent in MS has helped me shaping my career. While some may disagree, but I firmly believe that impact that Microsoft had on our daily lives is beyond any other technology company. Not just the software, Microsoft clearly were the first company that provided the platform, tools and more importantly the inspiration to dream and design a digital world, as it we know today. Over the time, other tech companies came to their age and outsmarted Microsoft in multiple key areas including Search, Social and Mobile. And then Satya Nadella came to helm he embarked on a journey to re-discover the lost soul of company and make it relevant (and Cool) again.‘Hit Refresh’ is primarily divided into three partsFirst is Satya’s personal story coming from India and arriving at Microsoft in 1992Second is story of Microsoft transformation and steps Satya took to curate the ‘Growth Mindset’ in employeesThird (and favorite) part of where Satya talks about the disruptions and transformation that technology is going to create, which will overcome the existing limits of physics and chemistry and ultimately better the mankindAuthor has been extremely honest and open in talking about the strengths of his competitors and acknowledges the need find the smart ways to partner with companies to learn from each other perspective. There are multiple places in book that made me realize that Satya is a leader who has no fear of being authentic and vulnerable. He actually talked about his biggest fumble at Grace Hopper conference and how working with ‘Frenemies’ Microsoft created more growth opportunities like Office for Mac!The key take away the book offers to its readers is to stay optimistic about what’s to come. As the technology is advancing, the world is changing faster then ever. One definite ways master this change is have a “Growth Mindset”“Don’t Be a Know-It-All, Be a Learn-It-All – Satya Nadella” --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/130285830-hit-refresh-the-quest-to-rediscover-microsofts-soul-and-imagine](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/130285830-hit-refresh-the-quest-to-rediscover-microsofts-soul-and-imagine) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*