The 4 Major Impacts of Amazon's Decentralization and Ownership Model

Amazon is decentralized and has a strong focus on ownership. This causes various positive and negative impacts. Let's walk through those impacts, and…

Oct 13 • 

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4 Problems Managers Run Into - and Practical Solutions

The management job comes with interesting people challenges. Here are four I've run into more than a few times and what to do when they land in your…

Oct 6 • 

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September 2025

The 5 Whys in Action: How to Turn Human Mistakes Into Lasting Improvements

When humans inevitably slip, the 5 Whys uncover the real fixes hiding beneath the surface. The 5 Whys expose our weak systems, not our weak people.

Sep 29 • 

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My Reflections on Bret Taylor’s Podcast Conversation with Shane Parrish About AI and Software Development

From code generation to shifting developer roles to organizational decay, here’s what stood out to me in their discussion.

Sep 22 • 

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I'll Explain How I Defeated Procrastination, Right After I Watch Another YouTube Video

What do high school students, and experienced professionals have in common? We all unwisely put off our most important work.

Sep 15 • 

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Day 1 Is About Doing What’s Right. Day 2 Is About Getting Promoted.

The shift from customer obsession to career obsession happens quietly, usually through the hiring process. But as your original leadership team…

Sep 8 • 

Dave Anderson

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Work Hard, Stay Busy, and Stay Exactly Where You Are

Busyness feels productive, but without creating space for initiative and higher-impact work, you’ll stay stuck at your current level.

Sep 1 • 

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August 2025

Blockers Are Urgent, While Friction Endures

Blockers trigger fire drills, but friction quietly shapes customer and employee behavior every single day. (Additional bonus included - The Toilet Paper…

Aug 25 • 

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Customer Obsession Means Listening Harder—Not Measuring Harder

Large businesses use metrics to handle millions of customers. Yet a single customer story can reveal more than a mountain of metrics—if you’re willing…

Aug 18 • 

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“Are Right, a Lot”: The Most Misunderstood Amazon Leadership Principle

This leadership principle is less about knowing the right answer and more about getting to the right answer eventually.

Aug 11 • 

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4 Steps to Delegate (Give Away) Your Work—And Become a Better Leader

Delegation isn’t just about doing less. It’s about getting the work done—and helping others grow in the process.

Aug 4 • 

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July 2025

8 Lessons for Work, Life, and Everything in Between

Not everything here will apply to you—but at least one thing might stick. I particularly like number 7.

Jul 28 • 

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