

Surviving Amazon: Work, life, and bias inside one of the world's most ambitious businesses
12 snips Dec 16, 2023
Kristi Coulter, former executive at Amazon, discusses her book about work, gender bias, and herself. They explore chaotic work environment, meeting Jeff Bezos, understanding the Amazon system, and unreasonable expectations. They also touch on lack of promotions and the toll of Amazon's success.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Entering Amazon: First Impressions and Chaotic Work Environment
02:46 • 17min
Meetings with Jeff Bezos and Reflecting on Amazon's Success and Challenges
19:40 • 2min
Understanding the Amazon System and Transferable Skills
22:03 • 2min
Working at Amazon and Dealing with the Lack of Promotions
23:48 • 1min
Frugality and Unreasonable Expectations at Amazon
25:17 • 11min