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FREE LIVE TRAINING on June 27 (9AM PT) - Executive Presence: How to communicate with authority and get noticed at the highest levels. Register here: https://www.ethanevans.com/wb-lpo-ep Stuck in your career? Discover the exact 5-step "Magic Loop" framework used by an Amazon VP to grow from entry-level to executive. Learn how to turn a manager into an ally, avoid promotion plateaus, and land dream roles—even in tough economies. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction – What is "The Magic Loop"? 0:25 Step 1: Do Your Job Well – Ensure your manager isn’t dissatisfied with your performance. 0:54 Step 2: Ask Your Manager How You Can Help – Build a strong relationship with your boss. 1:20 Step 3: Follow Through on Requests – Do what your manager asks, even if it’s not exciting work. 1:46 Step 4: Align Your Work with Your Career Goals – Get your manager to support your growth. 2:40 Step 5: Repeat – Consistency is key; keep cycling through these steps. 3:35 Why Does "The Magic Loop" Work? – Managers naturally help those who help them. 4:25 The Reality of Most Managers – Why you can’t just wait for your boss to help you grow. 6:02 Can Managers Use This for Their Employees? – How leaders can implement the loop from their side. 7:07 Success Stories: How The Magic Loop Changes Careers 9:34 Does This Work at All Career Levels? – When and how the method evolves as you progress. 10:38 Advanced Mode: Proactive Career Growth – How to transition from asking for opportunities to creating them. 12:31 The Key to Career Success: Trust & Visibility – Why rapport with leadership is critical. 13:34 Why This Approach Works So Well – The psychology behind career growth and social capital. 14:53 Breaking Through Career Plateaus at Senior Levels 17:08 How to Stand Out in Job Interviews 20:24 The Secret to Systematic Inventiveness – Lessons from Amazon & Jeff Bezos. 26:04 Final Career Advice: Biggest Lessons & Regrets ACTIONABLE TIPS - After helping your boss, say: "I’d love to take on new challenges - How can we align this with my goal to get promoted or learn X?" - Interview Hack: Spend 2x more time talking about impact ("I increased sales 30%") vs tasks ("I managed projects"). - Senior-Level Trap: "What got you here won’t get you there" - Stop being the "doer," start being the strategist. KEY TAKEAWAYS - Your career growth is in your hands—don’t rely on your manager to notice you. - Be proactive in helping your boss and aligning your work with your goals. - Success is about relationships, trust, and delivering impact. - Learn to be inventive—it’s a skill you can develop systematically. In job interviews, enthusiasm and impact matter more than experience alone. Watch the full interview on Lenny's channel @LennysPodcast 🔔 Subscribe for career growth tips 📥 Follow Ethan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/ --------- About Ethan Evans: In Ethan's 15+ years at Amazon, he led global teams of 800+ and invented well-known businesses and products such as Prime Video, Amazon Video, Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), and Twitch Commerce. -- 70+ patents. -- Reviewed 10,000+ resumes, conducted 2,500+ interviews, and 1,000+ hires. -- Was an Amazon Bar Raiser and Bar Raiser Core Leader, responsible for training and maintaining Amazon's group of interview outcome facilitators. -- Helped advocate for and draft the Amazon Leadership Principle (LP) “Ownership” — the words, “They never say ‘that’s not my job.’” are Ethan's. Ethan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/ Get Ethan's weekly career advice newsletter: https://levelupwithethanevans.substac... Ethan's leadership development courses https://maven.com/ethan-evans (live online) and https://ethan-evans.mykajabi.com/ (on-demand) #careergrowth #promotion #jobhacks #amazon #leadership #careeradvice #interviewtips #management #innovation #workplace

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FREE LIVE TRAINING on June 27 (9AM PT) - Executive Presence: How to communicate with authority and get noticed at the highest levels. Register here: https://www.ethanevans.com/wb-lpo-ep Ethan Evans—Retired VP of Amazon—shares advice on why manager support is essential, who managers promote, how you can be chosen, and takes live audience Q&A. For ongoing candid career advice, subscribe to Ethan's Level Up newsletter: https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/ --------- About Ethan Evans: In Ethan's 15+ years at Amazon, he led global teams of 800+ and invented well-known businesses and products such as Prime Video, Amazon Video, Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), and Twitch Commerce. -- 70+ patents. -- Reviewed 10,000+ resumes, conducted 2,500+ interviews, and 1,000+ hires. -- Was an Amazon Bar Raiser and Bar Raiser Core Leader, responsible for training and maintaining Amazon's group of interview outcome facilitators. -- Helped advocate for and draft the Amazon Leadership Principle (LP) “Ownership” — the words, “They never say ‘that’s not my job.’” are Ethan's. Ethan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/ Ethan's leadership development courses https://maven.com/ethan-evans (live online) and https://ethan-evans.mykajabi.com/ (on-demand) This career talk was done in partnership with Maven as part of their Lightning Lessons. Ethan's live online Maven course—Stuck at Senior Manager - How to Break Through to Executive— was named the Top Course in Leadership & Career on Maven and was featured in the Maven 100 (top instructors and courses). Learn more about the course here: https://maven.com/ethan-evans/break-through-to-executive

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In this conversation, Yuzheng Sun (Staff Data Scientist at Statsig; Prev. Meta, Amazon, Tencent) interviews Ethan Evans (retired Amazon VP) on the essence of effective leadership and management within tech companies. Key takeaways: 1/ Ethan underscored that a manager's true power lies not in their individual contributions but in how they harness the collective strengths of their team. He stressed the importance of nurturing all team members—from top performers to those who may be struggling—highlighting that overlooking any segment could be a costly mistake. 2/ Ethan illustrated the multifaceted role of managers as negotiators and influencers. They had to adeptly manage peer relationships, dependencies, and resources to create an environment for innovation. As leaders ascended to director-level positions, their focus shifted to making strategic impacts on the company — driving revenue, reducing costs, and enhancing customer satisfaction. 3/ A particularly compelling part of the discussion revolved around influencing others without authority. Ethan shared his experience at Twitch, where, without formal power, he effectively guided leadership by asking, "Could I share how I've seen this done elsewhere?" This approach opened doors to collaboration, allowing leaders to present valuable insights without triggering defensiveness. 4/ Ultimately, Ethan emphasized the importance of building trust and demonstrating genuine intent to help. By positioning oneself as a collaborative partner rather than an adversary, leaders could influence decisions and drive positive change, even in challenging situations. Yuzheng's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuzhengsun/ Ethan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/ Subscribe to Ethan's career growth newsletter & community: https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/ About Ethan: In Ethan's 15+ years at Amazon, he led global teams of 800+ and invented well-known businesses and products such as Prime Video, Amazon Video, Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), and Twitch Commerce. Ethan holds 70+ patents. Has reviewed 10,000+ resumes, conducted 2,500+ interviews, and 1,000+ hires. Was an Amazon Bar Raiser and Bar Raiser Core Leader, responsible for training and maintaining Amazon's group of interview outcome facilitators. And helped advocate for and draft the Amazon Leadership Principle (LP) “Ownership” — the words, “They never say ‘that’s not my job.’” are Ethan's.

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FREE LIVE TRAINING on June 27 (9AM PT) - Executive Presence: How to communicate with authority and get noticed at the highest levels. Register here: https://www.ethanevans.com/wb-lpo-ep Ethan shares how he got himself fired twice, goes over conflict and collaboration, how to collaborate with difficult people, collaboration tips, how to handle unreasonable demands and aggression, shares book recommendations, and takes top Q&A. See Ethan's live online course ​Stuck at Senior Manager - How to Break Through to Executive (800+ alumni, 4.7/5 rating, named Maven's Top Leadership & Career course, recommended by Lenny Rachitsky): https://maven.com/ethan-evans/break-through-to-executive Why this topic matters: I've watched leaders destroy their projects and goals by getting frustrated and losing their cool. Learn how to stay calm and encourage collaboration for as long as possible...but without giving in or being beaten down. --------- About Ethan Evans: In Ethan's 15+ years at Amazon, he led global teams of 800+ and invented well-known businesses and products such as Prime Video, Amazon Video, Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), and Twitch Commerce. -- 70+ patents. -- Reviewed 10,000+ resumes, conducted 2,500+ interviews, and 1,000+ hires. -- Was an Amazon Bar Raiser and Bar Raiser Core Leader, responsible for training and maintaining Amazon's group of interview outcome facilitators. -- Helped advocate for and draft the Amazon Leadership Principle (LP) “Ownership” — the words, “They never say ‘that’s not my job.’” are Ethan's. Ethan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/ Ethan's career advice newsletter: https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/ Ethan's leadership development courses https://maven.com/ethan-evans (live online) and https://ethan-evans.mykajabi.com/ (on-demand)

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Why this topic matters: Results alone won’t get you promoted. Executives look for presence, clarity, and confidence — especially under pressure and during times of crisis. That’s how they decide who’s ready for more. What you'll learn: 1/ Avoid critical mistakes that undermine your credibility and influence 2/ How to communicate so executives listen 3/ Audience Q&A Enroll in our course 'Stronger Executive Presence: Be Visible, Gain Influence, & Drive Your Career' - https://maven.com/ethan-evans/executive-presence-influence --------- About Ethan Evans: In Ethan's 15+ years at Amazon, he led global teams of 800+ and invented well-known businesses and products such as Prime Video, Amazon Video, Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), and Twitch Commerce. -- 70+ patents. -- Reviewed 10,000+ resumes, conducted 2,500+ interviews, and 1,000+ hires. -- Was an Amazon Bar Raiser and Bar Raiser Core Leader, responsible for training and maintaining Amazon's group of interview outcome facilitators. -- Helped advocate for and draft the Amazon Leadership Principle (LP) “Ownership” — the words, “They never say ‘that’s not my job.’” are Ethan's. Ethan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanevansvp/ Level Up Newsletter: https://levelupwithethanevans.substack.com/ Ethan's leadership development courses https://maven.com/ethan-evans (live online) and https://ethan-evans.mykajabi.com/ (on-demand)

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