Microsoft's CEO tells the inside story of the company's continuing transformation,

tracing his own personal journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most

significant technological changes in the digital era. As much a humanist as engineer and

executive, Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of intelligent

technologies and a distinct call to action for leaders everywhere.Hit Refresh is about

individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and the

technology that will soon impact all of our lives -- the arrival of the most exciting

and disruptive wave of technology humankind has experienced: artificial intelligence,

mixed reality, and quantum computing.

It's about how people, organizations, and societies can and must transform ''hit

refresh'' in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, and continued relevance

and renewal. At its core, it's about us humans and how our one unique quality -- empathy

-- will become ever more valuable in a world where technological advancement will

disrupt the status quo as never before.

Satya Nadella explores a fascinating childhood before immigrating to the US and how he

learned to lead along the way. He then shares his meditations as sitting CEO -- one who

is mostly unknown following the brainy Bill Gates and energetic Steve Ballmer. He tells

the inside story of how a company rediscovered its soul -- transforming everything from

culture to their fiercely competitive landscape and industry partnerships. Nadella

concludes with his vision for the coming wave of technology and by exploring the

potential impact to society and delivering call to action for world leaders. ''Ideas

excite me,'' Nadella explains. ''Empathy grounds and centers me.'' Hit Refresh is a

reflection, meditation, and series of recommendations presented as algorithms from a

principled, deliberative leader searching for improvement -- for himself, for a storied

company, and for society.