we work more effectively, scientists have found, when we continually alter our study routines and abandon any “dedicated space” in favor of varied locations.
“You are not your work. Your work is a series of choices made with generous intent to cause something to happen. We can always learn to make better choices.”
― The Practice: Shipping Creative Work
― The Practice: Shipping Creative Work
“I knew that to lead effectively I needed to get some things square in my own mind—and, ultimately, in the minds of everyone who works at Microsoft. Why does Microsoft exist? And why do I exist in this new role? These are questions everyone in every organization should ask themselves. I worried that failing to ask these questions, and truly answer them, risked perpetuating earlier mistakes and, worse, not being honest.”
― Hit Refresh
― Hit Refresh
“I do have a bias for which I am unapologetic... for driving investment toward technological advancements... that help people create, connect, and become more productive rather than software that is simply entertaining—memes for conspicuous consumption. Spillover effects on the economy are pretty limited for technologies that don't foster a more equitable ratio of consumption to creation.”
― Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
― Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
“Humans will add value where machines cannot. As we encounter more and more artificial intelligence, real intelligence, real empathy, and real common sense will be scarce. The new jobs will be predicated on know how to work with machines, but also on these uniquely human attributes.”
― Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
― Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
“We could also motivate ourselves through competitive zeal. Microsoft is known for rallying the troops with competitive fire. The press loves that, but it's not me. My approach is to lead with a sense of purpose and pride in what we do, not envy or combativeness.”
― Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
― Hit Refresh: The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
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