[ipsocannibal]

The phrasing in the quote reads like corp speak madlibs. For instance, I don't see how 'Earn Trust' by writing code aligns with the stated definition of the LP.

'Leaders listen attentively, speak candidly, and treat others respectfully. They are vocally self-critical, even when doing so is awkward or embarrassing. Leaders do not believe their or their team’s body odor smells of perfume. They benchmark themselves and their teams against the best.'

Re: https://www.aboutamazon.com/about-us/leadership-principles

When your promo/PIP process is almost exclusively framed in terms of these tenets it makes more sense why "suddenly people understood what you meant". Specifically, do what i want or these will be the checkboxes you will miss on the next promo cycle.