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Question 28 of 54 for our Amazon Mock Interview

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Question 28 of 54

One of Amazon's newest Leadership Principles is 'Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility.' How does this principle resonate with you?

"I read somewhere that Jeff Bezos is a huge Star Trek fan, which is a source of the inspiration for Blue Origin and Amazon. He is forward-looking and is participating in bringing about the kind of idealistic future Gene Roddenberry conceptualized. When I look at this leadership principle, I see it as that. If you are going to innovate and create something as big as Amazon, you need to make sure it has a positive impact in every regard, and that takes constant vigilance and responsibility."

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  • 28. One of Amazon's newest Leadership Principles is 'Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility.' How does this principle resonate with you?

      What You Need to Know

      One of the most recent additions to Amazon's Leadership Principles is, 'Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility.' This principle states, 'We started in a garage, but we're not there anymore. We are big, we impact the world, and we are far from perfect. We must be humble and thoughtful about even the secondary effects of our actions. Our local communities, planet, and future generations need us to be better every day. We must begin each day with a determination to make better, do better, and be better for our customers, our employees, our partners, and the world at large. And we must end every day knowing we can do even more tomorrow. Leaders create more than they consume and always leave things better than how they found them.'

      Written by Kevin Downey on January 25th, 2023

      How to Answer

      The interviewer is curious whether you identify with this principle and what it means to you. Several articles have been written about how Bezos introduced these two new principles just days before stepping down as Amazon's CEO. Read and study them. Be prepared to discuss how and why it resonates with you professionally since most of Amazon's interview questions are based on the company's Leadership Principles.

      Written by Kevin Downey on January 25th, 2023

      Entry Level Example

      "I read somewhere that Jeff Bezos is a huge Star Trek fan, which is a source of the inspiration for Blue Origin and Amazon. He is forward-looking and is participating in bringing about the kind of idealistic future Gene Roddenberry conceptualized. When I look at this leadership principle, I see it as that. If you are going to innovate and create something as big as Amazon, you need to make sure it has a positive impact in every regard, and that takes constant vigilance and responsibility."

      Written by Kevin Downey on January 25th, 2023

      Experienced Example

      "Amazon's Leadership Principles are the foundation on which the company makes its decisions, including hiring decisions. Knowing this, I have dedicated a lot of learning time to these principles, including one of the newest ones, 'Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility.' I interpret this principle to mean that Amazon had a humble beginning, but now Amazonians are expected to take big action and make a significant impact on the world. Although people are looking to Amazon to pave the way, every Amazonian should remain humble and consider the impact of their actions. This impact means considering the planet as a whole, including our community and future generations. I embody this principle by taking actions that I know will enrich the lives of others. I seek to give back to my community through my volunteer work and strive to make positive decisions that make myself and others proud. I look forward to joining such a thoughtful and mindful organization."

      Written by Kevin Downey on January 25th, 2023

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      "This principle reminds me of the quote from Spiderman, "with great power comes great responsibility." I believe we should be givers, not takers, and that we should have the humility to practice servant leadership. For example, I purchase carbon offsets when I fly because my business trips shouldn't damage the world."

      Marcie's Feedback

      Bringing Spiderman into the conversation will probably make the interviewer smile, and they will likely be impressed by your desire to practice servant leadership. You might also talk about how such a large company wields a lot of power and makes a great impact and that you will carry this knowledge with you (and allow it to influence your decision-making) if you are hired. Nice job!
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