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McCracken, H. (2017). MICROSOFT REWRITES THE CODE. (cover story). Fast Company, 219, 50–99.

The article highlights CEO Satya Nadella’s pivotal role in enhancing Microsoft Corp.'s financial performance and focuses on the importance of active listening, empathy and inclusivity.

Boutamine, M., & Benlaharche, S. (2024). The CEO’s Influence on Organizational Outcomes at Microsoft: A Perspective on Transformational Leadership in the Tech Sector. South Asian Journal of Management, 31(2), 7–27.

Analyzes the impact of Satya Nadella's transformational leadership on Microsoft’s organizational outcomes. Using both descriptive and analytical methods, the study finds a strong positive link between Nadella’s leadership style and improvements in Microsoft’s culture, innovation, and commitment to vision.

McCausland, T., & McCausland, T. (2022). Culture to Support Innovation. Research-Technology Management, 65(2), 73–75. https://doi.org/10.1080/08956308.2022.2024711

Discusses how a supportive culture that encourages risk-taking, open communication, and collaborative efforts is crucial for driving innovation.

Michelle LIM, James CHUA, Vlad, C., Tajiri, F., & Damaschin, A. (2019). Cultural Intelligence (Cq): From New Idea to Conceptual Model. What Is It, and Why Is It a Crucial Factor in Today’s Intercultural Business Negotiations? Annals of University of Oradea, Series: International Relations & European Studies, 11, 121–128.

This resource offers insight on the importance of Cultural Intelligence on International Negotiations.

Kellerman, G. R., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2023). Cultivating the Four Kinds of Creativity. Harvard Business Review, 101(1), 139–143.

This article explores four essential types of creativity. This article explains how diverse approaches to creativity can improve decision-making and collaboration in leadership roles.

In this 30-minute video interview, Satya Nadella shares his personal insight on how he created change and impact when he became CEO in 2014.