Leadership advice from seven powerhouse women Leaders share how they make tough choices and guide their teams in challenging times. Operate with humor, and grace Teresa Carlson-Amazon Web Services, VP, Worldwide Public Sector 'There's enough stress already, said Carlson, referring to the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Allow your team some time to decompress, remind them they don't always need to be in the work zone. We are trying to be flexible and make sure we're taking care of our employees, and customers, every day. If you're on a video conference and your cat walks across the table or your children want to sit on your lap-fine. Let them come in. We have to operate with grace.'