He was a great business leader, but I think he'll be remembered most as someone who truly embodied the best aspects of the HP Way personally.

Lew didn't shirk from that (criticism). He was not the guy out in front of the pack identifying the next big thing. But he was exceptional at picking the best ideas out of a bunch. ... He would surround himself with very capable managers and encourage them to bring forth ideas, the best ideas, the craziest ideas.

During the '80s and '90s, Lew became a champion for work-life balance.