Search for books, people and lists

Read This Twice

Twitter Facebook Instagram Youtube Reddit Telegram

Satya Nadella

Recommended Books

Satya Nadella is an Indian American business executive. He is the chief executive officer of Microsoft, succeeding Steve Ballmer in 2014. Before becoming CEO, he was the executive vice president of Microsoft's cloud and enterprise group, responsible for building and running the company's computing platforms.

9 books on the list

Sort by

Latest Recommendations First

Layout

The Narrow Corridor

States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty

Daron Acemoglu - 2019-09-26

Goodreads Rating

4.2 (3k)

Finance Nonfiction Politics Social Sciences History Sociology

Explore the delicate balance between state and society that allows liberty to flourish in some states while others fall to authoritarianism or anarchy. From the authors of the bestselling book Why Nations Fail comes a new big-picture framework that explains how liberty can continue to thrive despite new threats. Discover how liberty depends on the vigilant mobilization of society, and why state institutions must continuously reinvent themselves to meet new challenges. In a time of destabilization, the corridor to liberty is getting narrower and more treacherous, and the danger on the horizon is not just loss of political freedom, but also the prosperity and safety that depend on it.

Satya Nadella

2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z

There’s a fantastic book I recently read, it’s called The Narrow Corridor,- Nadella said in response to a question from Schwab about runaway pay for executives. - It’s [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. And similarly I believe between markets, democracies, and liberal values, we have to find the corridor that works, where there isn’t anything out of kilter, whether it’s CEO pay or anything else. – source

View on Amazon ➔

View Details

Prosperity

Better Business Makes the Greater Good

Colin Mayer - 2019-01-01

Goodreads Rating

3.8 (74)

Business Nonfiction Finance

Explore a new way of thinking about the role of corporations in Prosperity. Colin Mayer challenges the widely accepted idea that a business's sole purpose is to maximize shareholder profit, showcasing the damaging consequences of such a narrow objective. However, he also presents a positive new agenda for corporations that can promote economic and social well-being for all, not just shareholders. Drawing on various disciplines, including business, law, economics, and philosophy, Mayer offers insights for both corporations and policymakers to create a more successful and equitable business landscape. Discover a radical approach to business thinking in Prosperity.

Satya Nadella

2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z

Prosperity, by Oxford economist Colin Mayer, argues that “a corporation finds profitable solutions to the challenges of people and the planet,” Nadella explained. “The key word is ‘profitable,’ because we do know that capitalism does have the ability to allocate resources in the most efficient way. But the other key word is ‘the challenges of people and the planet.’ It’s not about creating more challenges to people and the planet but to have real solutions to the problems. I like that. – source

View on Amazon ➔

View Details

Read This Twice

Top Clubhouse Users A Guide to BookTube Telegram Community Privacy Policy Terms of Use About Us Contact Self-Exploration Tool

Authors Book Series Books Like This Myers Briggs Characters Quotes AI Book Recommendations

Español Русский

Stay in touch

This website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

The Narrow Corridor

States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty

Daron Acemoglu - 2019-09-26

Goodreads Rating

4.2 (3k)

Finance Nonfiction Politics Social Sciences History Sociology

Satya Nadella

2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z

View on Amazon ➔

View Details

Prosperity

Better Business Makes the Greater Good

Colin Mayer - 2019-01-01

Goodreads Rating

3.8 (74)

Business Nonfiction Finance

Satya Nadella

2020-01-24T00:00:00.000Z

View on Amazon ➔

View Details

Forged in Crisis

The Power of Courageous Leadership in Turbulent Times

Nancy Koehn - 2017-10-03 (first published in 2013)

Goodreads Rating

4.1 (902)

Leadership Business History Nonfiction

Leadership is a trait we always admire, but what about effective leadership in times of crisis? Nancy Koehn's book examines five individuals who excelled during moments of great peril, including explorer Ernest Shackleton, abolitionist Frederick Douglass, and environmental activist Rachel Carson. Forged in Crisis offers "well-written and interesting" case studies that disclose the journey these leaders took to become icons; through their stories, we learn that leaders are not born but made. Koehn's book is an "engaging, unusually rewarding" read that illustrates how great leaders can shape history.

Satya Nadella

2018-05-07T00:00:00.000Z

I loved it – source

View on Amazon ➔

View Details

The Great Convergence

Information Technology and the New Globalization

Richard Baldwin - 2016-11-14 (first published in 2019)

Goodreads Rating

3.9 (491)

Finance Nonfiction Technology Politics Social Sciences

"The Great Convergence" by Richard Baldwin explores the new age of globalization and how it is significantly different from the old. Baldwin argues that the current globalization is driven by knowledge crossing borders, not just goods, which presents significant challenges for developed nations. This book is an essential guide to understanding the impact of the "New Globalization" and "The Great Convergence" on the world today.

Satya Nadella

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

In this look at how telepresence and telerobotics will increasingly let people cross international borders from the comfort of their own homes, Nadella sees analogies to Microsoft’s HoloLens headset, especially as the technology matures and its cost comes down. – source

View on Amazon ➔

View Details

The Rise and Fall of American Growth

The U.S. Standard of Living since the Civil War (The Princeton Economic History of the Western World)

Robert J. Gordon - 2016-01-12

Goodreads Rating

4.2 (2k)

Finance Nonfiction History American History

Discover the revolution that transformed American households and workplaces in The Rise and Fall of American Growth. With historical anecdotes and economic analysis, this critical read weaves a vivid narrative that challenges the belief that economic growth will continue relentlessly. Economist Robert Gordon argues that escalating inequality, a stagnant education system, an aging population, and rising debt will hold back productivity growth. As we face an uncertain future, this book is a tribute to a century of remarkable change and a warning that tougher times may be on the horizon.

Satya Nadella

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Covering everything from the combustion engine to the flush toilet—and judging recent breakthroughs with a skeptical eye—this work of economic history “concludes that innovation is the ultimate source of dramatic improvements in the human condition,” says Nadella. – source

View on Amazon ➔

View Details

The Boys in the Boat

Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Daniel James Brown - 2013-01-01

Goodreads Rating

4.4 (297k)

Nonfiction History Sports

Join nine young American rowers on their epic journey towards winning gold at the infamous 1936 Berlin Olympics. Through perseverance and determination, this group of underdogs rise above the competition and overcome adversity both on and off the water. Discover an inspiring true tale of teamwork, triumph, and the pursuit of gold in this captivating read.

Satya Nadella

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

A wonderful illustration of the importance of teamwork, which was a core part of my focus out of the gate as CEO. – source

View on Amazon ➔

View Details

Mindset

The New Psychology of Success

Carol S. Dweck - 2006-02-28

Goodreads Rating

4.1 (147k)

Psychology Social Sciences Nonfiction Personal Development Business Education

Discover the groundbreaking idea of the power of mindset and how it can dramatically influence success in all areas of life. Renowned psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., shares her decades of research on fixed versus growth mindsets and how it impacts abilities and accomplishments in school, work, sports, and more. With new insights and expanded concepts, Dweck's Mindset offers a guide to adopting a truer growth mindset, motivating those around you, and transforming lives.

Satya Nadella

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

As Microsoft’s new CEO, he aspired to steer the company toward “a culture that allowed us to constantly refresh and renew,” and incorporated Dweck’s perspective into his blueprint for change. “Now three years into it, I recognize its power a lot more than I did,” he says. – source

View on Amazon ➔

View Details

Nonviolent Communication

A Language of Life

Marshall B. Rosenberg - 2003-09-01 (first published in 1999)

Goodreads Rating

4.3 (37k)

Nonfiction Personal Development Relationships & Family

Discover how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections in this international bestseller. With solutions for communication problems at home and in the workplace, this guide provides guidance on identifying and articulating feelings and needs, expressing anger fully, and exploring the power of empathy to communicate honestly and without hostility. Learn to break patterns of thinking that lead to anger and depression, and communicate with compassion. Featuring stories, examples, and sample dialogues, the latest edition includes a chapter on conflict resolution and mediation.

Satya Nadella

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

Upon becoming CEO, Nadella confronted Microsoft’s legendarily combative culture by urging his new reports to read this book, which preaches the power of empathy, self-awareness, and authenticity in collaboration in the workplace, at home, and beyond. Like many of his favorites, it was first recommended to him by his wife, Anu: “I’m heavily influenced by the books she reads more than the books I read.” – source

View on Amazon ➔

View Details

The Great Transformation

The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time

Karl Polanyi - 2001-03-28 (first published in 1944)

Goodreads Rating

4.2 (5k)

Finance Nonfiction History Politics Social Sciences Sociology Philosophy

Explore the economic and social impacts of the Industrial Revolution in The Great Transformation. Karl Polanyi's classic work delves into the deficiencies of self-regulating markets and the dire social consequences of untempered capitalism. With new introductory material, this book is still relevant today in our era of globalization and free trade.

Satya Nadella

2017-09-18T00:00:00.000Z

My father recommended this book long ago, - says Nadella of the 1944 classic by a Hungarian-American writer who chronicles the development of England’s market economy and argues that society should drive economic change – source

View on Amazon ➔

View Details