How Amazon Builds High-Performing Teams

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Ian Wilson, VP of HR at Amazon, to discuss how great leaders cultivate resilience, drive innovation, and embrace continuous learning.

Ian shares insights on Amazon’s leadership principles, why curiosity and adaptability are essential for success, and how HR leaders can create a culture that fosters growth, agility, and execution.

He also dives into how leaders can make smarter decisions faster, develop strong problem-solving skills, and maintain a customer-centric mindset, lessons HR professionals can apply to future-proof their organizations.

🎓 In this episode, Ian discusses:

1. How continuous learning and curiosity fuel leadership success
2. Why fast decision-making separates great leaders from the rest
3. The role of psychological safety in building high-performing teams
4. How Amazon's leadership principles drive execution and innovation
5. Why HR must stop ‘random acts of HR’ and focus on business impact

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