Dr. Rajiv Shah

In my case, when I ran USAID, it was my outreach to conservative Republicans in the Senate and a friendship with an extraordinary senator who has since passed named Jim Inhofe that taught me those lessons. And a lot of that was driven by faith connections, even though we're of different faiths.

In my case, when I ran USAID, it was my outreach to conservative Republicans in the Senate and a friendship with an extraordinary senator who has since passed named Jim Inhofe that taught me those lessons. And a lot of that was driven by faith connections, even though we're of different faiths.

And so I think sometimes we don't talk as much about our values, especially when we're younger in our careers and we're really focused on the spreadsheet or the numbers or what's right and wrong or what's right in front of you and the decision or the transaction. And I would just encourage folks at any point in their career, but I wish I knew this earlier.

And so I think sometimes we don't talk as much about our values, especially when we're younger in our careers and we're really focused on the spreadsheet or the numbers or what's right and wrong or what's right in front of you and the decision or the transaction. And I would just encourage folks at any point in their career, but I wish I knew this earlier.

Connect with people based also on values and your personal story and narrative because those tend to be more durable, persistent and meaningful and rewarding than just getting your work done.

Connect with people based also on values and your personal story and narrative because those tend to be more durable, persistent and meaningful and rewarding than just getting your work done.

Well, thank you. And thanks for all you do to keep the mission moving ahead.

Well, thank you. And thanks for all you do to keep the mission moving ahead.