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What does the phrase "We had team consensus to pursue a bold new strategy" subtly signal to the interviewer?

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Amazon Leadership Principles - Think Big
What does the phrase "We had team consensus to pursue a bold new strategy" subtly signal to the interviewer?
AStrong individual ownership
BBias for Action
CEffective leadership and alignment
DPassive approach hiding individual contribution
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Note use of collective pronouns -- 'we'.
  2. Step 2: Recognize this can obscure individual ownership -> Passive approach hiding individual contribution
Quick Trick: 'We' consensus hides 'I' ownership
Trap Explanation:
PITFALL
  • Team consensus sounds positive but can mask lack of individual ownership.
Concept tested:
CONCEPT
  • Think Big LP -- subtle disqualifier: 'we' hides individual ownership
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