Bet on Yourself

Ann Hiatt

Ann Hiatt’s journey from a Scandinavian studies major to working alongside Jeff Bezos at Amazon and later thriving at Google highlights the power of resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Her career was built on embracing challenges, taking calculated risks, and learning from failure, principles she credits to both her professional experiences and the values instilled by her upbringing in a military family. Inspired by her father’s determination to rise above humble beginnings and her mother’s ability to pursue passions even in remote settings, Hiatt learned the importance of courage, hard work, and sacrificing short-term comforts for long-term growth. Through her career, she mastered the art of pivoting, building relationships, and approaching every task with purpose, demonstrating that success often stems from persistence, thoughtful risk-taking, and a willingness to learn from setbacks.

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Ann Hiatt’s journey from a Scandinavian studies major to working alongside leaders like Jeff Bezos and Eric Schmidt highlights the power of resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset. Her story explores how embracing failure, taking calculated risks, and pivoting strategically can lead to extraordinary success, even in the face of uncertainty. Drawing from her upbringing in a military family and her experiences at Amazon and Google, Hiatt demonstrates the importance of courage, purpose, and relentless ambition in achieving personal and professional growth. Her insights inspire readers to approach challenges with creativity and intention, uncovering opportunities for transformation along the way.

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Ann Hiatt has worked with and for some of the biggest giants in the tech industry, including Jeff Bezos, Marissa Mayer, and Eric Schmidt. Along the way, she’s learned invaluable habits and principles that anyone can employ to advance in the workplace and achieve their vision of success. Through her consultancy, she now helps global leaders empower their teams and turn their goals into a reality.

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