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What is the core mission of Microsoft, according to Qi Lu?
What is the core mission of Microsoft, according to Qi Lu?
To empower people to 'do more' of what they care about
What will be the focus of Microsoft in the future?
What will be the focus of Microsoft in the future?
To reimagine and do new things for a mobile and cloud-first world
What will Microsoft welcome to its family soon?
What will Microsoft welcome to its family soon?
Nokia devices and services
What is the goal that Microsoft has mostly achieved in the developed world?
What is the goal that Microsoft has mostly achieved in the developed world?
What sets Microsoft apart from others?
What sets Microsoft apart from others?
Why is Microsoft uniquely positioned to make an impact?
Why is Microsoft uniquely positioned to make an impact?
According to the letter, how did becoming a father transform Narayan Murthy?
According to the letter, how did becoming a father transform Narayan Murthy?
What was the impact of Akshata's birth on Narayan Murthy's interactions at the workplace?
What was the impact of Akshata's birth on Narayan Murthy's interactions at the workplace?
Why did Narayan Murthy and his wife decide to send Akshata to live with her grandparents in Hubli?
Why did Narayan Murthy and his wife decide to send Akshata to live with her grandparents in Hubli?
What was Narayan Murthy's motivation for being a better person?
What was Narayan Murthy's motivation for being a better person?
How did Narayan Murthy's relationship with the outside world change after becoming a father?
How did Narayan Murthy's relationship with the outside world change after becoming a father?
Why was sending Akshata to live with her grandparents a hard decision for Narayan Murthy?
Why was sending Akshata to live with her grandparents a hard decision for Narayan Murthy?
What was the writer's initial impression of Rishi?
What was the writer's initial impression of Rishi?
What was the writer's reaction to becoming a grandparent for the first time?
What was the writer's reaction to becoming a grandparent for the first time?
What shared activity might the writer and Krishnaa engage in according to the letter?
What shared activity might the writer and Krishnaa engage in according to the letter?
What environmental message does the writer want to convey to their child?
What environmental message does the writer want to convey to their child?
Who is the author of the second letter?
Who is the author of the second letter?
What is the significance of the date mentioned in the second letter?
What is the significance of the date mentioned in the second letter?
Flashcards
Microsoft's core mission (Qi Lu)
Microsoft's core mission (Qi Lu)
Empowering people to do more of what they care about.
Microsoft's future focus
Microsoft's future focus
Reimagining and innovating for a mobile and cloud-first world.
Microsoft's upcoming acquisitions
Microsoft's upcoming acquisitions
Nokia devices and services.
Microsoft's developed-world goal
Microsoft's developed-world goal
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Microsoft's unique advantage
Microsoft's unique advantage
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Murthy's fatherhood impact (1)
Murthy's fatherhood impact (1)
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Murthy's workplace impact (Akshata)
Murthy's workplace impact (Akshata)
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Murthy's decision (Akshata's upbringing)
Murthy's decision (Akshata's upbringing)
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Murthy's motivation (being better)
Murthy's motivation (being better)
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Murthy's world view (fatherhood)
Murthy's world view (fatherhood)
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Murthy's decision difficulty (Akshata)
Murthy's decision difficulty (Akshata)
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Writer's initial impression (Rishi)
Writer's initial impression (Rishi)
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Writer's reaction (grandparent)
Writer's reaction (grandparent)
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Writer's shared activity (Krishnaa)
Writer's shared activity (Krishnaa)
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Writer's environmental message
Writer's environmental message
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Second letter author
Second letter author
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Significance of February 4, 2014
Significance of February 4, 2014
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Study Notes
Narayan Murthy's Letter to His Daughter
- Becoming a father transformed Narayan Murthy in ways that he could never have thought possible.
- His daughter Akshata's arrival in his life brought unimaginable joy and a larger responsibility.
- He felt a need to deal with every human being more sensitively and courteously.
- Two months after Akshata's birth, they brought her to Mumbai, but struggled to balance nurturing a child and managing careers.
- They decided to have Akshata spend her initial years with her grandparents in Hubli.
Narayan Murthy's Reflections
- He realized that being a father raised the benchmark of his life in every aspect.
- His interactions at the workplace became more thoughtful and measured.
- He felt a sense of responsibility to set a good example for his daughter.
Satya Nadella's Email
- Satya Nadella became the new CEO of Microsoft on February 4, 2014.
- He felt humbled on his first day as CEO, reminiscent of his first day at Microsoft 22 years ago.
- He acknowledged the company's mission and its ability to make an impact.
- He emphasized the importance of reimagining the company's approach for a mobile and cloud-first world.
- Microsoft's unique value proposition is empowering people to "do more" and creating platforms that generate broad opportunities.
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Read the heartfelt letter from Infosys founder Narayana Murthy to his daughter Akshata, where he expresses how fatherhood transformed him and brought new responsibilities. Take this quiz to understand his emotional journey as a father.