Amazon

Amazon really strives to be the best place to work. Though they may not be flawless, they keep trying to make up for shortcomings and provide value wherever they can. Amazon is a good place to work.

The company is huge, so you will be working on a small part of it and attending many meetings. It can be difficult to find a balance between solving problems and attending meetings.

Your overall impact will be small, relative to the company, but will influence many customers and devices.

Managers should ensure that they follow the company Leadership Principles by taking regular time to study and align themselves. They should also develop good tenets of leadership for their specific domain.

Do not get too "into the weeds" on any one topic, but always seek to provide a broader context and direction on priorities.