Latasha Gillespie, former global executive at Amazon, shares how culture, customers, and risk were evaluated inside one of the world’s most powerful companies.
We discuss Amazon’s six-page decision process, what Latasha learned from Jeff Bezos, why diversity is a growth strategy, and how greenlight decisions determine which stories, audiences, and ideas are able to scale.
For founders, investors, and leaders, this is a conversation about reducing blind spots, protecting brand trust, and building for the customers of tomorrow.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:35 From Caterpillar to Amazon
03:35 The Career Lesson That Changed Everything
06:15 Diversity as a Growth Strategy
10:10 Tying Leadership Incentives to Outcomes
13:00 Knowing When It Was Time to Leave
15:10 Building Amazon’s Global Strategy
17:00 Presenting a Six-Page Memo to Jeff Bezos
19:00 Why Jeff Bezos Spoke Last
20:40 Building for Tomorrow’s Customers
22:20 Moving Into Amazon Studios
24:20 Where Power Sits in the Greenlight Process
29:00 Turning Values Into Systems
30:20 The Three Greenlight Questions
33:00 Identifying Reputational Risk
35:00 Media’s Role in Shaping Culture
37:00 Building Better Decision Frameworks
41:00 Leadership Lessons and Closing Advice
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About Latasha Gillespie
As Founder and CEO of Logos Media Group Holdings LLC, Latasha Gillespie leads a purpose-driven media holding company dedicated to creating impactful brands, platforms, and experiences at the intersection of faith, culture, and commerce. Through thoughtful storytelling, meaningful engagement, and strategic partnerships, the company aims to elevate culture while fostering connection and leadership across both digital and physical spaces.
With more than a decade of leadership experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with expertise in business analysis, financial analysis, and project management, Latasha has contributed to global organizations including Amazon and Caterpillar. Her commitment to transformational leadership also extends to her service as an Executive Board Member of the Getty House Foundation, where she supports initiatives designed to create meaningful community impact.
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