Lessons from Amazon for Growing as a Leader (Ethan Evans in conversation with Sohrab Salimi)

Lessons from Amazon for Growing as a Leader

In this insightful Agile Insights Conversation, host Sohrab Salimi sits down with Ethan Evans, former Amazon VP and current leadership coach, to discuss Ethan's journey from engineer to executive and the valuable lessons he learned during his 15 years at Amazon.

Ethan shares his experiences working on groundbreaking projects like Prime Video and offers a unique perspective on Amazon's famous Leadership Principles. He discusses how these principles were developed, evolved, and embedded into the company's culture, driving alignment and efficient decision-making.

Throughout the conversation, Ethan emphasizes the importance of creating a strong culture, taking calculated risks, and empowering leaders to make decisions quickly. He also shares his thoughts on the challenges of scaling organizations and the mental models he now brings to other companies as a leadership coach.

Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and thought-provoking ideas that can help you take your career and organization to the next level.

About Ethan Evans:
Ethan Evans is a former Amazon Vice President who spent 15 years at the company, rising from Senior Manager to VP and leading teams of up to 800 people.

He was the first engineer to work on Prime Video and played a key role in its development. After leaving Amazon, Ethan became a leadership coach and teacher, focusing on helping leaders grow in their careers and find satisfaction in their work.

He shares his insights and experiences on LinkedIn, where he has built a strong following. Ethan holds a deep passion for creating enjoyable and productive workplaces and is currently working on a book to share his knowledge with a wider audience. https://www.ethanevans.com

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