Think Like Amazon

Learn and Be Curious for an Effective Career with Jorge Pando


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Jorge Pando spent eight years at Amazon, holding key leadership roles across retail and advertising, most recently as Head of Product for Amazon Advertising. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Jorge developed and scaled the "Effective at Amazon" program, which grew from a side project to an initiative impacting over 70,000 Amazonians across 60 countries. Now, Jorge provides courses and coaching to help business leaders improve their effectiveness in work and life.

In this episode, Jorge shares his unique career journey, insights into Amazon’s leadership principles, and lessons learned from scaling impactful programs. You’ll hear Jorge discuss:

  • How Learn and Be Curious fueled his transitions between diverse roles at Amazon, from general management to advertising innovation.
  • The process of developing and growing the "Effective at Amazon" program—and how it shaped his personal and professional growth.
  • The importance of balancing curiosity and execution to deliver results while driving personal development.
  • Why side projects can build your brand, expand your network, and open unexpected doors in your career.
  • Practical advice for integrating continuous learning into your life and workplace.

Whether you're interested in Amazon's mechanisms, leadership development, or strategies for pursuing passion alongside a corporate career, you're sure to glean valuable insights from this conversation with Jorge.

Mentioned in the Episode:

  • Jorge's Website: https://theeffective.co/
  • Jorge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgelpando/

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