I believe training in philosophy (my background too) is useful and makes you seek the truth by reducing any argument to its simplest propositions. Often complexity hides contradictions and layers of untested, although commonly held, assumptions. Getting to the truth helps you create strategies founded in reality and the simpler it is the more likely you'll have success when executing.
On Leadership: Having served as a leader at Amazon for several years, I've embraced two core principles that have profoundly shaped my approach to leadership. As a philosopher-turned-techie, I value distilling complex ideas into their essence, and these principles are central to my leadership philosophy. 🌟Principle #1: The key to motivating people is either by putting something scary behind them or by casting a vision so compelling that they move forward driven by sheer anticipation and excitement. 🌟Principle #2: In every meeting and interaction—whether with a team member or a customer—I face a choice: to either inject energy into the room or to drain it. This awareness guides my every action and helps maintain a positive, dynamic environment. These principles have been instrumental in crafting my leadership style. If you find these insights useful or have thoughts to share, I'd love to hear from you in the comments! #Leadership #Motivation #Teamwork #Amazon #EnergyInLeadership #VisionaryLeadership #AmazonCloud #PersonalDevelopment #ExecutiveInsights #Enablement #SalesEnablement