jeff bezos: Amazon and Beyond

EPISODE 116

Jeff Bezos the founder of Amazon, the world's largest online retailer announced that he would step down as the CEO.

We recognize the accomplishments of an extraordinary entrepreneur. How Bezos taught us you need to innovate internally first and look at Jeff’s leadership traits; be bold, learn and be curious.

“It was never about the books”, Jeff Bezos

SHOW OUTLINE

INTRO

Scott Galloway recognises the accomplishments of an extraordinary entrepreneur as he steps down as CEO

• It was never about the books (2m30)

BUILDING A COMPANY

What is one of Jeff’s leadership traits? Be bold, learn and be curious

• Be willing to fail (1m50)

  • [We also heard this in Show 21, Musk & Bezos]

Build a company that can be ‘weighed’ in the future by its accomplishments

Play the long game (2m01)

FOCUS ON PEOPLE

Scott Galloway and how Bezos taught us you need to innovate internally first

• The 6 pager (1m16)

It’s not easy to stay in touch with all of your customers so get the right people on the bus

• Hire smart people (2m37)

OUTRO

Jeff’s parting advice: accept that everything comes with overhead

Learn how to take control and use your gifts (3m34)