mindfulness-in-leadership
Nadella introduces mindfulness training, inspired by sports psychology, as a tool to enhance focus, empathy, and performance within Microsoft's senior leadership team.
1 chapter across 1 book
Hit Refresh (2017)Satya Nadella
In Chapter 1 of "Hit Refresh," Satya Nadella reflects on his journey at Microsoft, emphasizing the need to renew the company's culture by fostering empathy, collaboration, and innovation. He recounts a transformative leadership meeting inspired by mindfulness techniques used by the Seattle Seahawks, where personal philosophies and vulnerabilities were shared to deepen team connection. Nadella also shares a personal story about his son Zain's premature birth and its impact on his understanding of empathy, which he identifies as central to his leadership and vision for Microsoft.