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Jul 22, 2021

The Impacts of Amazon’s Decentralization — A Two Sided Coin

When people ask me what Amazon is like, I end my description with a caveat. I explain that Amazon is decentralized to an extreme, so…

The Impacts of Amazon’s Decentralization — A Two Sided Coin

Dave Anderson

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Jul 19, 2021

What to Expect from the Amazon Interview and Hiring Process

This article is meant to give a brief summary of the Amazon interview process. I will walk through every stage in the interview and hiring…

What to Expect from the Amazon Interview and Hiring Process

Dave Anderson

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Jul 15, 2021

A First Principles Anecdote — How I Avoided Burnout at Amazon

No one starts their careers knowing what they’re doing. We all learn from our mistakes. It’s our growth from those mistakes which turns us…

A First Principles Anecdote — How I Avoided Burnout at Amazon

Dave Anderson

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Jul 12, 2021

Why Good Enough is Better Than Perfect

From an early age, I had a preference for barely hitting the quality bar. In school I would pay attention to the math behind grades, to…

Why Good Enough is Better Than Perfect

Dave Anderson

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Jul 8, 2021

Hit the Ground Running — How to Ramp Up at Your New Job in 3 Weeks

I get bored easily. Maintaining variety in my job has been invaluable to help me maintain concentration on my work. I was particularly…

Hit the Ground Running — How to Ramp Up at Your New Job in 3 Weeks

Dave Anderson

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Jul 6, 2021

Human Leadership Principles — Respecting the Humans We Work With

Amazon has some great leadership principles. These principles are focused around delivering results for the company. Moving fast, being…

Human Leadership Principles — Respecting the Humans We Work With

Dave Anderson

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Jul 1, 2021

4 Patterns in Software Development Projects Which Lead to Failure

Gaining experience in a career makes you better at recognizing patterns. This is a significant part of the value an experienced employee…

4 Patterns in Software Development Projects Which Lead to Failure

Dave Anderson

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Jun 29, 2021

How to pass the Amazon Technical Interview

I wrote a popular article about the Amazon Leadership Principles. It walked people through how to think about the principles, and the…

How to pass the Amazon Technical Interview

Dave Anderson

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Jun 28, 2021

Why Your Vision is a Critical Ingredient in Goal Setting

Goal setting without a vision can be counter productive. Where are you trying to go?

Why Your Vision is a Critical Ingredient in Goal Setting

Dave Anderson

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Jun 21, 2021

Why Outcomes Don’t Matter; Building Mechanisms as a Leader

The Journey Not the Destination. Focus on what you can control, and move past the narrow focus on outcomes.

Why Outcomes Don’t Matter; Building Mechanisms as a Leader

Dave Anderson

Dave Anderson

Former Head of Technology at Bezos Academy, Director/GM at Amazon. Husband, and Father. Find me at https://scarletink.com/

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