How Leaders Lead with David Novak 3 More Questions (Andy Jassy) with David Novak and Koula Callahan
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May 19, 2025 Discover how early career pressures can shape paths and the power of aligning work with personal passions. Learn about the concept of 'shadow roles' that help ensure smooth leadership transitions. Dive into decision-making dynamics between one-way and two-way doors, empowering employees at a giant like Amazon. Uncover the importance of cultivating joy in careers and how product vision can transform development. This conversation is packed with insights into effective leadership and innovative approaches to career fulfillment.
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Find Passion Early
- Find what you truly love early in your career to fuel passion and growth.
- Doing what you love makes you eager to improve and deliver high performance consistently.
David Novak's Career Clarity
- David Novak shares he had no clear career direction initially but knew he loved marketing and advertising.
- This passion drove his learning, performance, and career progression.
Future-Back Product Vision
- Writing a press release and FAQ before product release focuses teams on customer needs and vision.
- This future-back approach clarifies the road ahead and prevents building products that lead nowhere.