Informal Interactions with Steve Smith

With a role that requires managing the needs of many different employees, customers, and countries, how do you find time to support your own needs and maintain a balance between your professional obligations and personal life?

It starts with having an excellent team—at the executive level and throughout the organization. The relentless commitment to the customer and the importance we have in delivering such a critical component to this ever-emerging technology economy is felt and owned by every employee. One of the most important aspects of working at Digital Realty is a culture that fosters cross-functional engagement, collaboration, and trust.

Beyond that, I really enjoy spending time outside and away from technology, especially with my family. Whether it’s snowing or sunny, being out and about is a great way to recalibrate.

Visiting Santorini with family