LinkedIn高管：学习是一辈子的事

您最大的成就是什么？

我生了两个漂亮的女儿。

您经历过最大的失败是什么？

严格来说，是我在1999年创办了Patkai Networks，后来公司倒闭了。这对我来说也是最重要的一次学习经历。它让我明白，我的学习存在很大的空挡，我在后来抓住机会填补了这个差距。

哪个科技部门最令您着迷？

基因组学——这个学科出色地融合了计算机科学与生物学——它证明了跨学科工作的巨大力量。

您如何实现工作生活的平衡？

我尽量严格界定自己的个人时间和工作时间。工作的时候，我会全身心投入。与家人在一起的时候，我也会全心全意陪着他们。我们外出度假的时候，我会关掉所有电子设备。我不会一醒来就查看电子邮件。睡觉的时候，我会把手机放在厨房的台子上。

每一位领导人都应该具备哪一种品质？

同情心。

创业者有必要读商学院吗？

没有必要。你创办的公司就是最好的学校——前提是，你要抱着虚心的态度，同时在整个过程中保持好奇心。（财富中文网）

译者：刘进龙/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.