What if you fight for your idea (meaning you "disagree" with someone) and don't win - what do you do then? Do you support the person who did win ("commit" to their idea) or do you try to work against them because your idea didn't win? Do you fight for your ideas or do you give up on them if someone challenges you? If I “have backbone,” it means I will stand up for my ideas. What does the phrase “to have backbone” mean? It’s an English idiom that means to have strength, particularly in the face of adversity. What does the “Have Backbone” leadership principle mean? Once a decision is determined, they commit wholly. They do not compromise for the sake of social cohesion. Leaders have conviction and are tenacious. Leaders are obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when they disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting.
How Amazon explains the “Have Backbone” leadership principle:
If you don’t know about the Amazon leadership principles, consider first reading this article about interviewing at Amazon. The thirteenth Amazon Leadership Principle is “Have Backbone Disagree and Commit.” If you’re preparing for an interview at Amazon, you should ask yourself what the company means by having backbone and how this leadership principle relates to the role you’re applying for.
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