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EPISODE · May 12, 2025 · 21 MIN

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella On Becoming a 3rd Leader

from Lead In 30 Podcast · host Russ Hill

He is the opposite of Elon Musk and "Founder Mode" being promoted by some of the loudest voices in business today. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks about human-centered leadership. It's what Lone Rock Leadership Co-Founder Russ Hill says is the core of the 3rd Leader approach advocated in the Lead In 30 course. Staya Nadella transformed Microsoft from a competitive, siloed culture into a collaborative powerhouse that grew from $300 billion to $3 trillion in market value.Link to full interview between Adam Grant and Satya Nadella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0E8eUQ5KXg• Contrasting leadership styles: "founder mode" (directive, demanding) vs. "third leader" (participatory, human-centered)• Microsoft's extraordinary growth under Nadella: 10x market cap, over 1,000% stock price increase• The "Model, Coach, Care" management framework that develops great managers• How psychological safety and vulnerability create better business outcomes• Growth mindset as a core cultural principle: transitioning from "know-it-alls" to "learn-it-alls" • The power of continuous learning through daily human interactions• Leadership that values both high performance and human dignityShare this episode with a colleague, your team or a friend. Tap on the share button and text the link.--Visit the Lone Rock Leadership Website:https://www.lonerock.ioConnect with me on LinkedIn or to send me a DM:https://www.linkedin.com/in/russleads/Tap here to check out my first book, Decide to Lead, on Amazon. Thank you so much to the thousands of you who have already purchased it for yourself or your company!--About the podcast:The Lead In 30 Podcast with Russ Hill is for leaders of teams who want to grow and accelerate their results. In each episode, Russ Hill shares what he's learned consulting executives. Subscribe to get two new episodes every week. To connect with Russ message him on LinkedIn!

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He is the opposite of Elon Musk and "Founder Mode" being promoted by some of the loudest voices in business today. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks about human-centered leadership. It's what Lone Rock Leadership Co-Founder Russ Hill says is the core of the 3rd Leader approach advocated in the Lead In 30 course. Staya Nadella transformed Microsoft from a competitive, siloed culture into a collaborative powerhouse that grew from $300 billion to $3 trillion in market value. Link to full inter...

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