By mixing her work and life into one giant collaboration, Porat has been known to be readily available to employees and clients at all times of the day and night.
Recently with Google she began offering "office hours" in which analysts and investors can speak with her in 15-20 minute sessions.
Former Porat employee Sarah P. Jones writes on her personal blog, "Her door is, incredibly, always open. Her ability to balance the personal with the professional is something every working dad and mom can learn from."