If the answer is yes, then I want to know how they will facilitate that growth in a meaningful, respectful, and safe way for all people at Ciena.We’re in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution, which is really multiple revolutions happening at the same time. This isn’t cheap, of course, but it can put people to work and serve to even the playing field over the long-term. We want to see that they are able to articulate objectives in a simple and relevant way so that everyone is aware and understands the impact they have on the company. But there is a lesson in those failures – the learnings and applications for the next thing and the thing after that.A big part of that is listening: listening for what people are saying, but also for what they don’t say.When hiring people – our future leaders – at Ciena, we want to see that they demonstrate extraordinary communication skills, enable collaboration, and build bridges between different ideas. Those experiences helped shape my world view and taught me a lot about the importance of interpersonal skills, which goes without saying, I use all the time.I think the bigger question is: Are we better today than we were yesterday? The environment is so dynamic and competitive that you have to constantly strive and be paranoid about what success you have had.The big question is “who are you as a person?”It’s pretty simple. Apple named The Lemonade Life one of "Fall's Biggest Audiobooks" and a "Must-Listen." Naturally, I have to focus on the bottom and top lines, as well as market share. He is an in-demand speaker and has inspired millions through his powerful insights, including more than 125 million people who have read his advice. They often don’t capture things like: did our team develop? Listening also allows you to better connect with people and those who feel connected have a higher sense of morale and are more productive.Also, soak up as much as you can from your mentors – time with them is sacred and fleeting.Zack Friedman is the bestselling author of the blockbuster book, The Lemonade Life. Did they capture learnings about technology, industry shifts and customer challenges?Those are the three areas I focus on delivering as a leader. We are seeing massive changes to socioeconomic and geopolitical structures, while simultaneously going through a digital and technological revolution. Apple named The Lemonade Life one of "Fall's Biggest Audiobooks" and a "Must-Listen. Success comes from sometimes seemingly small moments of improvement and progression, but those matter immensely.People look to leaders to provide a vision, set a strategy and communicate it clearly. We want to see that they are pragmatic and able to contextualize why certain actions need to be taken, demonstrating the alignment to our strategy and mission, as appropriate.In other words, we focus as much on who people really are, rather than what they know.When you bring a group of people together with varying skill sets, specialties and perspectives, you create the potential for new thought and innovation. Essentially creating an environment where people can be successful and ensuring everyone is driving to an aligned vision.Core to addressing the digital divide is building up our infrastructure around the world and creating more points of connection.