Asking Quote by Satya Nadella
“It's not really about asking for the raise but knowing and having faith that the system will actually give you the right raises as you go along. And that, I think, might be one of the additional superpowers that, quite frankly, women who don't ask for raises have. Because that's good karma. It'll come back. Because somebody's going to know: 'That's the kind of person that I want to trust. That's the kind of person that I want to really give more responsibility to.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 2023, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
Believing that a fair system will reward you over time can be a powerful, indirect strategy for career growth, especially for women who may not directly negotiate raises.
In simple terms: Trust the system to reward you over time.
Key Takeaway
Leverage trust and reputation for advancement.
Themes
career
gender equity
trust
reputation
growth
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- job performance
- networking
- leadership development
- salary negotiations
Key Concepts
systems thinking
social capital
karma
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you demonstrate reliability without asking for a raise?
- What actions build trust that leads to future rewards?
A Different Perspective
May not apply in biased or opaque organizations where meritocracy is lacking.
