Leadership | Examples Against the Grain

How Satya Nadella’s and Jacinda Ardern’s Empathy Revolutionizes Leadership

Uncover how you, like Nadella and Adern, can lead with heart and command respect.

Os Ishmael
8 min readMar 22, 2024

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Some valuable lessons I learnt from Satya Nadella. Image from author via Midjourney.

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“Be passionate and bold. Always keep learning. You stop doing useful things if you don’t learn.” — Satya Nadella.

Reflecting on Satya Nadella’s tenure at Microsoft, it strikes me how he redefined leadership. His mantra, as bold as it is insightful, has reshaped our understanding of what it means to lead. It’s more than a corporate role; it’s a journey of continuous learning and passion.

When I ponder Nadella’s influence, I see a leader who has transformed the traditional corporate environment into a dynamic idea-exchange arena. His approach? Far from conventional. He cultivates a sense of belonging, making every individual feel integral to Microsoft’s mission.

Think back to a moment when someone profoundly inspired you. Nadella embodies that influence in leadership. He’s not just at the helm; he’s a beacon, elevating everyone’s aspirations.

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Os Ishmael

Fractional Chief Communications Officer embracing life's wisdom | By day crafting strategic communications and narratives | At night, asleep.