This week we had Margaret Darcher speak to us about the core leadership qualities Amazon workers strive for, some of which being; learn and be curious, insist on the highest standards, and bias for action.
When starting out in any position in a workplace, I have always tried to be curious in what I am doing. It stems from not wanting to sandbag the team. I want to learn as much as I can so I can contribute to the group. Usually to prove myself I will go the extra mile and find ways to improve any situation I find myself in.
Working in the Department of Defense, attention to detail is a must. These positions insisted on high standards and I have become adjusted to double checking all the products I submit to make sure they meet or exceed expectations.
Bias for action to me entails that you are proactive with your work. That you understand the full impact of what you are doing and implement safeguards that ensure the success of the team. Again, working in the Department of Defense, you are encouraged to see the full scope of your work and have the foresight to mitigate any potential technicalities that exist.
Perhaps a leadership quality I do not have a full grasp on is “ having a backbone”. In the situations I have been in, there is a clear hierarchy of authority. Amongst my peers I have no problem discussing my opinions but when it comes to managers or higher ups, I have trouble speaking up about potential road bumps. Sometimes it is hard to speak out against upper echelon because they may have a perspective that you are unable to see.
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