- Ethan Evans became a VP at Amazon through hard work and luck but wishes he had been more strategic.
- He's now a career coach and teaches his clients to actively manage their careers to get ahead.
- His strategies include handling complex projects, building social skills, and intentional networking.
I made it to vice president at Amazon after eight years at the company despite doing a poor job managing my career. My advancement came from hard work and luck, but I had no real plan.