This is a critical time for the industry and for Microsoft. Make no mistake, we are headed for greater places — as technology evolves and we evolve with and ahead of it. Our job is to ensure that Microsoft thrives in a mobile and cloud-first world.

Every time you think all the technology that had been created already, all you have to do is look around and then there's someone new who's born with a new idea.

Finally, I truly believe that each of us must find meaning in our work. The best work happens when you know that it's not just work, but something that will improve other people's lives.

Our mission of empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more is really a look back to the very creation of Microsoft.

A lot of people are joking about the Windows 10 error message that says 'Something Happened'. Well, that's not on me. My original idea was to not have any errors at all, and for the operating system to be called Windows RT ME One.

I marvel every day at how people can excel - and that’s what really gets me going.

Our industry does not respect tradition - it only respects innovation.