Steve Jobs as we all know is one of the most influential leaders our country as ever seen. He has transformed Apple from a once second tier company behind IBM and Microsoft to one of the most innovative firms in the world. This can all be attributed to his thoughts and beliefs as a leader. His business model pushes for simplicity in a world of technology where nothing is simple. This is what makes him such an influential leader. By using the style approach we can see how Jobs has relished in the task at hand without sacrificing the more important relationship aspect of business.
A good leader needs to be able to push his troops forward during the times of struggle and times of greatness. There is not a textbook out there that can formulate the success Jobs has had on his troops. By troops, many of us think about just the employees a leader oversees, but Jobs does more than that. He leads a cult. Steve Job's leads millions of dedicated followers who freeze their butts off waiting in line for the next new product to be released. Is this a coincident? I don't think so. His strive for constant innovation shows how his opportunistic approach to leadership constantly works. By giving employees and consumers a shared vision, he has built the frame work for one of the most sustainable firms we are going to see in the 21st century.
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Leadership of Jobs
~Nick Kulavic
In this fast pace world with technology daily advancing to new levels and with society hungry for the better, smaller, smarter, faster gadgets, it takes a lot to stay on top of the game in th industry along side with Apple. Jobs does not only engage in innovative, forth thinking leadership, but goes five steps ahead of his opponent's move that has not been made yet. When planning to release a new product, he attacks every possible market while managing to even develop a new outlet. While introducing the iPhone, Apple had already developed the iPad being able to foreshadow opponent's next attempt at copying and bettering their latest product. He is a unique kind of leader who is able to balance all necessary qualities for maximum efficiency and success while remaining highly respected and genuinely liked by his employees. I wonder how Apple's structure will change with Jobs leaving his position. Will this diminish customer loyalty and will it affect the perception of the brand?
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