From Authority to Influence: Ethan Evans’ Leadership Evolution

Leadership growth is at the heart of this exclusive short interview with Ethan Evans, retired Amazon Vice President and LinkedIn Top Voice, who now coaches leaders to become true executives. Hosted by Marc Hammoud, CEO of The Swiss Quality Consulting, this interview delivers powerful reflections on what it really takes to evolve as a leader.

Key Highlights

Command-and-Control Origins: Ethan began his career believing intelligence alone justified authority—an approach that led to friction and tough feedback.
Hard Lessons: Being fired twice gave him essential insight into the importance of collaboration in leadership.
Influence Over Authority: Ethan purposefully accepted a role without direct reports to master influence-based leadership.
Intentional Growth: Through self-awareness and continuous learning, he reshaped his leadership style to be more impactful and sustainable.