Here’s a message I’ve found recently that was sent shortly after the US presidential elections in November 2016 – when Trump won.

Dear colleagues,

With the US election coming to a close this week the  last couple of days have been taxing and many of us are finding ourselves dealing with strong emotions. The results are showing a deep divide through our country and the outcome of the election has been called historic by many all around the world.

When we deal with uncertainty from change in times like these it helps to revisit our core values, which will be there to provide us with direction,  guidance and stability. Refocusing on what matters to us as individuals, to us as a group with family and friends and to us as co-workers as part of our global company will give us the direction and energy needed to move forward.

We’re privileged to work on the cutting edge of technology in a global company with a truly exceptional and diverse team. We’re living the tomorrow already right here every day. You are that living role model for the modern, global and interconnected world. This world doesn’t operate on black and white answers. It consists mostly of shades of grey but also contains all the colors under the rainbow. It’s an exciting place! – It’s a complicated place. So let us celebrate diversity, freedom and all the democratic values this nation was built on.

Take little steps, little inclusive movements every day that will allow us to move forward in the right direction. We own the intention, not the outcome.