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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has opened up about how ChatGPT-5 and Microsoft Copilot have become an integral part of his daily routine, transforming his approach to leadership, management, and decision-making.
In a series of posts on X, Nadella shared five AI-powered prompts that help him stay ahead as a leader, claiming they have significantly boosted productivity for executives.
“It’s been a few weeks since we brought GPT-5 to Microsoft 365 Copilot, and it’s quickly become part of my everyday workflow. It’s adding a new layer of intelligence spanning all my apps,” Nadella wrote in his post on X.
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How Nadella uses AI to stay ahead
Nadella’s prompts showcase how Copilot functions as a hyper-intelligent executive assistant. For example, his first prompt asks Copilot to analyse past interactions with a colleague and provide “5 things likely top of mind for our next meeting.” This allows the AI to sift through emails, meetings, and chats to predict priorities, giving executives a valuable edge.
Another prompt helps draft detailed project updates: “Draft a project update based on emails, chats, and all meetings in [/series]: KPIs vs. targets, wins/losses, risks, competitive moves, plus likely tough questions and answers.” Here, Copilot summarises scattered information, highlights performance metrics, identifies risks, and even anticipates questions the executive might face.
Decision-making, time management, and meeting prep
Nadella also shared prompts to evaluate project timelines and improve time management. One prompt asks Copilot to calculate the probability of a product launch on schedule by reviewing engineering progress, pilot program results, and risk factors. Another acts as a “time auditor,” breaking down calendar and email activity to show where the CEO spends most of his time and highlighting potential misalignments with strategic priorities.
The final prompt focuses on meeting preparation: Copilot reviews selected emails and references previous conversations with managers and teams to generate a briefing, ensuring executives are fully prepared for discussions.
See post here:
1/ Based on my prior interactions with [/person], give me 5 things likely top of mind for our next meeting. pic.twitter.com/0utBq9WqHl
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) August 27, 2025
Netizens weigh in
The response from users has been mixed. “Love it! Copilot is an amazing integration of GPT. I use it every day,” one user wrote. Another joked, “Yeah, every time we open a Microsoft product, even when we’ve dismissed it, we get the Copilot popup. Make it stop, please.”
Some highlighted the broader trend, noting, “We are in an era where CEOs are learning prompt engineering rather than coding,” reflecting how AI is reshaping leadership and workplace efficiency.
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