Reading Satya Nadella’s recent book Hit Refresh requires any executive to pause and consider what it means to lead in the present day.

As EVP of Innovation, I spend a lot of time thinking about our next big products, but I also spend a lot of time thinking about how we breed a culture that our employees and customers value and that makes them all want to remain part of our business.

While there is no one how-to guide for assuring a new company’s success, sharing my experiences as an entrepreneur enables those striking out on their own to learn lessons from my journey as well as strategies from the companies described in my presentation.

Oftentimes, I’m excited to see diversity in the news. Some days, though, the news is incredibly frustrating.