LinkedIn高管：學習是一輩子的事

您最大的成就是什么？

我生了兩個漂亮的女兒。

您經歷過最大的失敗是什么？

嚴格來說，是我在1999年創辦了Patkai Networks，后來公司倒閉了。這對我來說也是最重要的一次學習經歷。它讓我明白，我的學習存在很大的空擋，我在后來抓住機會填補了這個差距。

哪個科技部門最令您著迷？

基因組學——這個學科出色地融合了計算機科學與生物學——它證明了跨學科工作的巨大力量。

您如何實現工作生活的平衡？

我盡量嚴格界定自己的個人時間和工作時間。工作的時候，我會全身心投入。與家人在一起的時候，我也會全心全意陪著他們。我們外出度假的時候，我會關掉所有電子設備。我不會一醒來就查看電子郵件。睡覺的時候，我會把手機放在廚房的臺子上。

每一位領導人都應該具備哪一種品質？

同情心。

創業者有必要讀商學院嗎？

沒有必要。你創辦的公司就是最好的學校——前提是，你要抱著虛心的態度，同時在整個過程中保持好奇心。（財富中文網）

譯者：劉進龍/汪皓???

What is your greatest achievement?

My two beautiful daughters.

What has been your biggest failure?

Technically it was the failed startup I founded in 1999, Patkai Networks. It was also my biggest learning experience. It informed me of critical gaps in my learning, which I then sought to fill in my next set of opportunities.

What technology sector excites you most?

Genomics -- it's an amazing confluence of computer science and biology -- a testament to what interdisciplinary work can accomplish.

What do you do to live a balanced life?

I try to stay disciplined about my personal and professional time. When I am at work, I give it my all. When I am with my family, I give them my all. I disconnect from electronic devices when we are on vacation. I don't do email every waking moment. I leave my phone on the kitchen counter when I go to bed.

What is one characteristic that every leader should possess?

Compassion.

Is business school necessary for entrepreneurs?

No. Your startup is the best school you'll ever go to -- if you keep an open mind and are intellectually curious through the journey.