Leadership Qualities of Jeff Bezos

This presentation provides an insight into the leadership qualities possessed by Jeff Bezos, the CEO of Amazon. Learn about his leadership style and the lessons that can be learned from him.

Table of Contents
 Introduction
 Leader
 Concept of leadership
 Jeff Bezos
 Leadership style
 Transformational leadership style
 Lessons from Jeff ‘s leadership style
 Conclusion
 References

Introduction
Personal development refers to a lifelong process as it implies way
for individuals to assess their qualities along with skills by taking
into consideration their aims as well as formulate goals accordingly
to realize their maximum potential. This presentation will provide
an insight into Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos. Here, within this the light
is thrown into leadership qualities possessed by them for attainment
of success.

Leader
The person who possesses superior and dominant position in their
field as well as is able to exercise higher degree of influence or
control over others is defined as a leader. It implies a person who
creates an influence on group of people for attainment of goal. The
mnemonic of this is purpose, people and person.
.

Cont…
 Person: Leader by meaning is one who first leads by example by
which others are being motivated to follow them.
 Purpose: A need for leadership is regarded as personal vision which
implies the ability to visualize goals like a accomplished facts which
have been attained.
 People: This is the next major need that is realization that goal
cannot be attained alone without assistance from others.

Concept Of Leadership
The ability that enable to furnish adequate guide to others without
forcing them into decision or direction which leaves them feel
accomplished and empowered is referred to as leadership. It is an
essential activity as it involves various challenges and can amplify
the skills that are being possessed leader.

Jeff Bezos
Jeffrey Preston Bezos, American industrialist, investor and media
proprietor known as president, CEO and founder of online retail
company Amazon. Jeff Bezos is an effectual leader who possesses
skills like management, leadership, time management, motivation along
with passionate characteristics which aids within accepting different
challenges. This is the reason that Amazon is successful within
competitive environment and is becoming strong. Jeff leads people who
aid them to deliver their services within competitive environment and
attain their goal.

Leadership Style
The approach and manner in which directions are being furnished,
planning is implemented and people are motivated is referred to as
leadership style. There are different leadership styles that are being
opted by leader for deliver their services.

Transformational Leadership Style
Jeff Bezos has opted to make use of transformational
leadership style which inspires affirmative alterations
within those who follow. Transformational leaders are
not only involved and concerned with process
but also emphasize on assisting each
member to succeed. The crucial aspects
related with this are:

Cont…
 Inspire motivation and affirmative growth of followers. It
exemplifies moral standards in firm.
 Emphasis is laid on
cooperation, open
communication and
cooperation along with
furnishing relevant
coaching and mentoring.

Lessons from Jeff ‘s Leadership Style
The major aspects which are being gained from style that is being
utilized by Jeff are illustrated below:
 Give independence to their
employees
 Convey significant vision to people
 Emphasize on customers first

Cont…
 Promote new people at right time and get obsessed with recruiting
best people
 Grab external trends as soon as possible
 Never kill gut decision making
 Be short and specific

Conclusion
From above it can be concluded that, personal development do not
just imply solving the problems which occur in life of individuals but
it denotes way to grow. For this they have to opt for different
leadership styles to ensure that they are able to attain their goals with
germane standards.

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