67. Amazon has 16 Leadership Principles. Name three of them and explain how you embody those principles.

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Could you tell me about three of the Amazon Leadership Principles that resonate most with you? I'd like you to share specific examples of how you have exemplified these principles in your professional experience.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : You need to display a clear understanding of your own leadership style and behaviors.

  • 2. Example articulation : You should be able to provide concrete examples that illustrate how you demonstrate the chosen leadership principles.

  • 3. Alignment with company values : Demonstrating that your personal values align with Amazon's Leadership Principles shows a cultural fit.

  • 4. Reflective thinking : Reflecting on past experiences to identify instances where you applied Amazon's principles conveys an ability to self-assess and grow.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing behavioral fit : The interview is looking to understand if your behaviors align with the company's culture and values.

  • 2. Evaluating leadership potential : They want to ensure you have the potential to lead in a way that is consistent with Amazon's expectations.

  • 3. Understanding values alignment : This evaluates whether your personal and professional values match those that Amazon prioritizes.

  • 4. Identifying practical application : They seek to see how you translate leadership principles into actionable steps or decisions in real-life scenarios.


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  • 1. Choose principles that truly align with your experiences : Selecting principles that you can relate to through your work experiences allows you to provide convincing anecdotes.

  • 2. Think about Amazon's culture : Understanding the culture at Amazon will help you choose principles that are not only true to you but also critical to the organization.

  • 3. Balance between principles : Try to cover a range of skills and experiences by choosing principles that reflect different aspects of leadership.

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Topics: 
Leadership
Work Ethic
Companies: 
Amazon
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