John Eather

First, thank you Eric Ng for the wonderful post. I have left and joined 7 different buildings with Amazon and this was by far the hardest decision to make. My fellow Vikings and AR colleagues. It is time I sail my ship to new and distant lands. I have accepted a role in the Sub Same Day Organization and I will be departing the shores of VGT1. Do not fret – if you would like to stay in touch, I encourage each and every one of you to bug me as much as you’d like. I am only a Slack, e-mail or carrier pigeon away.   I did want to highlight some VGT1 wins: #1 Launch in Building TPH for all 2021 and 2022 launches #2 Quality launch for all 2022 launches #2 Nail the Plan launch for all 2022 launches Largest Gen 9.4 site for total Volume in 2022 and 2023 Over 5,000 associates engaged with over 2,500 community service hours since launch #1 in Desert Region for Cost - 2022 and 2023 #2 in Desert Region for overall building (all Pillars) – 2022 and 2023 Official Public Tour Site for Las Vegas A Top Donation Site in Las Vegas This is by far my favorite – VGT1 has had: 56 Tier 1 to Tier 3 promotions in 2023 34 Salaried Leader (L4-L8) promotions in 2023 109 Tier 1 to Tier 3 promotions since launch 66 Salaried Leader (L4-L8) promotions since launch There will always be challenges and barriers to overcome, that is what differentiates Amazon from other companies. As Amazonians we challenge ourselves to continue to raise the bar, meet the bar and set that bar higher. The team here at VGT1 is a special group of leaders. There is so much talent and spirit to achieve more that there is no way that the Vikings will not be at the Top of the Region this year. I leave VGT1 in the capable hands.   I truly appreciate the experience VGT1 created with me and everything I have learned from the Vikings. Being a Viking has been my best Amazon experience and I will hold these memories close and think of them fondly. Kavish Patel Alex Berlin Samantha Galindo Rosendo Acevedo Eric Ng Perry Williams, MBA #VGT1 #amazonvestlife #amazon

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On the back of the announcement from Telstra that they are planning to cut 2800 jobs before the end of the year, I am reminded of the times I have been in the redundancy crosshairs myself.  Some where instant and seamless. Announcements were made in the morning and by lunchtime those employees affected were on their way home for good.  Some just seemed to drag on and on with the announcement made and then months of uncertainty. In those cases, and especially if you're in a leadership role, it is important to remember that the basic rules don't change:  - As leaders, we set the tone for how employees respond to adversity. Lead with empathy, transparency, and resilience in your actions and communications. - Employees still need to feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. Validate their feelings and provide reassurance and support. - Recognise that employees may need additional flexibility. Offer accommodations and support for those experiencing mental health challenges. #Leadership #MentalHealth #EmployeeWellBeing #Redundancies #PsychologicalSafety #ChangeManagement #Resilience #Support

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How many court cases will it take before we undo the damage done by outdated business models and beliefs? With new psychosocial legislation now in Australia the rumblings have begun and will only get louder. Large accounting firms, the healthcare system, and various government departments are all in the firing line. The pandemic was the catalyst for change to break the cycle of command and control that his been perpetuated in the pursuit of efficiency. Employees thrive when the conditions are designed with them in mind. It goes back to Dan Pink's quote "There is a mismatch between what science knows and business does." Your lack of sleep (disguised as workaholism) leads to an increased risk of Alzheimer's. Allostatic Load (long term stress) leads to an increase in heart disease. Is that on your business plan or job description? Are you and your business ready? Let us help you to better understand your brain so you can understand others and lead with the brain in mind. Remember, if you're not training your brain someone else is doing if for you 🧠 For more info go to www.neurocapability.com.au and sign up for our monthly newsletter and also follow NeuroCapability Join Penny Curnow, Jeff McKeon, myself and the team, on my mission of changing the world one brain at a time. #innovation #management #leadership and #neuroscience Thanks as always to Adam Grant for such great words of wisdom.

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