How do we work through challenging moments and stay grounded? “We need to reach out to a close connection,” shares Debi Hanes, Principal Group Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft. We discover that the power of the collective mind is so much stronger than our individual one, especially under stress when we tend to keep spinning in our minds, especially when we believe we failed. In connecting with others we return to being grounded in the here and now and discover how to respond effectively. Debi sees connecting with others and helping each other grow as one of the core tenets of leadership. How do we build connections? “Be curious,” says Debi. What do you want to learn about the other person and/or an interest you have in common?
