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Which version of this answer best demonstrates the Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility Leadership Principle?

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Amazon Leadership Principles - Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility
Which version of this answer best demonstrates the Success and Scale Bring Broad Responsibility Leadership Principle? Version 1: "I noticed a security vulnerability in a service outside my team. I escalated it to the security team. They fixed it, and the risk was mitigated." Version 2: "We discovered a security vulnerability affecting multiple teams. We worked together to fix it, reducing risk significantly." Version 3: "During a code review, I found a vulnerability in another team's service. I investigated, wrote a patch, and coordinated with the security team to deploy it. The vulnerability was closed, protecting customer data." Version 4: "I was part of a team that found a security issue. We reported it and waited for the security team to act. The issue was resolved eventually."
AWe discovered a security vulnerability affecting multiple teams. We worked together to fix it, reducing risk significantly.
BDuring a code review, I found a vulnerability in another team's service. I investigated, wrote a patch, and coordinated with the security team to deploy it. The vulnerability was closed, protecting customer data.
CI noticed a security vulnerability in a service outside my team. I escalated it to the security team. They fixed it, and the risk was mitigated.
DI was part of a team that found a security issue. We reported it and waited for the security team to act. The issue was resolved eventually.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Identify scope boundary -- candidate acted beyond own team (Version 3).
  2. Step 2: Check for individual ownership -- Version 3 uses 'I' for investigation, patch, coordination.
  3. Step 3: Look for specific metric or impact -- Version 3 mentions protecting customer data explicitly.
  4. Step 4: Compare others -- Version 1 escalates but no fix ownership; Version 2 uses 'we' hiding individual; Version 4 is passive and slow.
Quick Trick: I + scope + metric = strongest
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Version 1 lacks ownership of fix; Version 2 hides individual contribution; Version 4 is passive and slow.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Success and Scale LP -- answer variant with scope boundary, I-ownership, metric
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