An interview with the head of Microsoft, named the top U.S. CEO on this year's Best CEOs list. There is something about being the guy where the buck stops. Even though Bill and I have always been partners in the running of the business, it feels like a larger challenge. It is such a challenging time, too. People make a lot of that.
Today there is an economic slowdown, but it has slowed down for everybody, so it is evenly applied.
And I think you'll be seeing that Microsoft is one of the key drivers. Always being mindful of the amount of patience we have to show toward the things that we engage in. It means sticking with things even when they are not going well, and it also means that you are decisive enough when you do really need to make change. It's all judgment. There's no formula.