# How do executives at Microsoft manage their stress?

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Published: 2025-06-25T16:15:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of&nbsp; Scott and Mark Learn To ,&nbsp; Scott Hanselman &nbsp;and&nbsp; Mark Russinovich &nbsp;Scott shares the behind-the-scenes stress and preparation that went into his recent TEDx talk, which required memorizing a 12-minute script and performing it without a teleprompter. Mark Russinovich&nbsp;opens up&nbsp;about how he experiences stress when his schedule gets out of control, and both hosts discuss the importance of mindfulness, exercise, having work besties, and managing social energy. The episode is packed with practical tips, vulnerable moments, and reflections on what it really takes to perform at&nbsp;a high level, whether&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;on stage, at work, or in life.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Takeaways: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Trusted colleagues make high-pressure jobs sustainable&nbsp; Skill is built through reps, not just raw ability&nbsp; Repetition, feedback, and coaching turned Scott’s talk into something powerful&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Who are they? &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; View Scott Hanselman on LinkedIn &nbsp;&nbsp; View Mark Russinovich on LinkedIn &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Watch Scott and Mark Learn on&nbsp; YouTube &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Listen to other episodes at&nbsp; scottandmarklearn.to &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at &nbsp;microsoft.com/podcasts &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Produced by Hangar Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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