Amazon

AWS and the broader Amazon company practice what they preach. The Day 1 mindset and leadership principles were visible "in the wild" from the moment I started. "Customer obsession" and "Insist on the highest standards" are the two that stand out the most based on my experience to date.

Most everyone is willing to help, and there is no shortage of opportunities to learn. If you want to take on a challenge that no one may be addressing, you have the power to open that door for yourself.

"Insist on the highest standards" equates to different standards depending on which team you're on. While the expectations are documented for each role and level, some teams have taken it upon themselves to raise their rubrics much higher than others.

Additionally, you will find some individuals that have taken it upon themselves to weaponize leadership principles for personal gain instead of customer benefit.