Having mentors, whether they work at your company or not, that doesn't matter really. Sometimes being a leader can be aittle lonely at times where you and so having someone who you can trust and rely on is important. Seek out leaders who are like you, effective leaders who arelike you and personality wise. And then try to emulate though those people. Don't try to emulate a great leader who'se not like you because it won't come across as a as faker, not genuine, and it won't actually be as effective. That that's incredible advice and a a great place to end it. Thank you for tuning into this episode of the super manager's podcast. You
In episode 70, Colin Bryar shares how Amazon improved their hiring process with Bar Raisers and why they ditched Powerpoints during decision-making meetings.
Colin was previously known as Jeff Bezo’s right-hand man during his time as Vice President of Amazon. Today, he is the co-author of “Working Backwards: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon.”
In this episode, Colin shares the importance of leadership principles and how to implement them.
We also talk about why narratives provide clarity of thought and Colin’s experience writing, reviewing, and exploring them.
Tune in to hear how Colin spent his time at Amazon and the types of meetings he had as a leader.