Organizations
Managers at growing companies are incentivized to do one thing more than anything else. Grow their teams. Is it mysterious that most tech companies seem to have over hired?
Interviewing
A summary on how to pass the Amazon leadership principles behavioral interviews, and get a job at Amazon.
Early Career
Being a good operator builds a wealth of skills. But there are a few tricky aspects you'll want to think about.
Organizations
Dealing with negative politics doesn't mean making your enemies wail in terror.
Career Growth
Technical or functional skills only partially explain why some employees are more successful than others. There are other aspects of leadership which can impact long term success.
People Managers
Don't let process or policy or schedule stop you from doing the right thing. Ignore expectations and think of what you're capable of accomplishing.
Late Career
Succession planning isn't just for managers, and it isn't just a red tape process to fill out. It's a core element of career growth for everyone.
People Managers
A representative log of what one day might look like for a Senior Manager at Amazon.
Late Career
We blindly trust a lot at our companies. We trust that our metrics are telling us a truthful story. We trust that our processes are giving us the value we need. We trust that our assumptions are true. But we need our leaders to be skeptical of these unexa
People Managers
Too much stress or too little stress can cause issues. We'll discuss how to dial that in, and create a high-performance and high retention team.
Late Career
There's often a bias towards expertise. Becoming an expert in your area is highly valued. I'd offer the alternative that being broadly experienced is often more important.
People Managers
Skills you learn earlier in your career may help or hinder you later. Learn to recognize when they're hindering you.