Nadella called this tension the “enigma of success in an industry that has no franchise value,” arguing that success in tech is not permanent or evenly distributed. “Progress isn’t linear. It’s dynamic, sometimes dissonant, and always demanding. But it’s also a new opportunity for us to shape, lead through, and have greater impact than ever before.”
Expressing gratitude to those let go, Nadella acknowledged the human cost. “Their contributions have shaped who we are as a company, helping build the foundation we stand on today. And for that, I am deeply grateful.”
Nadella issued a call to action to stem anxieties around job security and morale, urging employees to maintain a “growth mindset” and approach the messiness of transformation with humility and resolve. “It might feel messy at times, but transformation always is. Teams are reorganizing. Scopes are expanding. New opportunities are everywhere,” he wrote, describing the current focus on AI as similar to the 1990s tech revolution in PCs and productivity software.
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