Culture is a product of the collective mindset. Since taking charge, Nadella has focused on renewing the company culture beginning with the weekly senior leaders meeting.

Did you know that Nadella nearly missed out on the chance to work with Microsoft because he didn't show enough empathy during his interview?

You will not always fit into a stereotypical leader mould, and that might be a good thing! Nadella says while it is important to show your hunger, you have to be true to who you are.

As a cricket player in school, Nadella picked up many of his leadership lessons from the sport. Here are three principles from his playing days that he applies to his work and life even today.

Upskilling as you climb the ladder of success will stand you in good stead. Remember, your current job is only preparing you for what is to come.

Good leaders spend more time listening. Nadella paid heed to what Microsoft leaders and employees had to say in the first few months of taking charge as the CEO, and that has proved invaluable.

Nurture the growth mindset of your team just like Satya Nadella does. Learn the three rules that leaders follow in Microsoft to make things happen.

Understand the wisdom behind coexisting as you compete. Follow Steve Ballmer's 3 Cs that brought Microsoft closer to old rivals Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon.

Satya Nadella has a unique equation for trust that he has created by digging into the knowledge he received from his mother, a Sanskrit scholar.