Meet Russ Elmer, ServiceNow general counsel

Nearly everyone has a go-to karaoke song. When we asked Russ Elmer, ServiceNow general counsel, about his, he enthusiastically belted out the opening lines: “You can be amazing. You can turn a word into a weapon or a curse.”

Not quite, Russ. The first verse of Sara Bareilles’ 2013 hit song “Brave” begins with: “You can be amazing. You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug.” That’s OK. Close is always good enough for karaoke.

In our recent interview with Russ, he revealed his personal motto, hidden talent, favorite emoji, and biggest regret. Russ believes life is too short for regrets, but one decision he made lingers with a tinge of ruefulness. As a kid, he stopped taking piano lessons. “I wish I hadn’t done that,” he said.

Hear what else Russ shared about himself in the latest installment of our fun, informal chats with the men and women who shape ServiceNow’s vision and strategy:

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