Business Quote by Andy Jassy
“When you need to make changes, even when people don't want to change, you have to pick the company up and change it, even if it means cannibalizing yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Amazon leadership conference, 2022
Leaders must drive organizational change, even at personal cost, to stay competitive.
In simple terms: Change requires bold, self‑sacrificial leadership.
Lead change, even if it hurts you.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- company restructuring
- market shifts
- product pivots
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries protect leaders?
- How to balance change with personal well‑being?
Self‑sacrifice can lead to burnout.