There's no easy path through grief and trauma. Learning from the experiences of people who'd been through similar losses was helpful.

Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence." (Harvard Business School definition of leadership)

Grief affects job performance, so giving workers time off to grieve can lead to stronger outcomes at work.

Two things that I think matter are gratitude and joy.

I tell people in their careers, 'Look for growth. Look for the teams that are growing quickly. Look for the companies that are doing well. Look for a place where you feel that you can have a lot of impact.'

If I had to embrace a definition of success, it would be that success is making the best choices we can ... and accepting them.

Most people assume that women are responsible for households and child care. Most couples operate that way - not all. That fundamental assumption holds women back.