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A Transformational Leader to its Core. Transformational Leadership Style. Co-founder, chairman & CEO of Apple, Inc. Pioneer in the computer innovation
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Transformational Leadership Style • Co-founder, chairman & CEO of Apple, Inc. • Pioneer in the computer innovation • "People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means at all. It means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I'm actually as proud of the things we haven't done as the things I have done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things." - Apple Worldwide Developers' Conference, 1997
Idealized Influence • Was an inspiration to audiences from all over the world • Possessed very high ethical standards which displayed Apple as a leading organization in the computer business • Followers had a continue to have a tremendous amount of respect for such a brilliant mind
Inspirational Motivation • Knew how to inspire his audience by using the storytelling method which was used an inspiration to his audience • Loved what he did and as a result was able to communicate with passion with others who then adopted his aspirations as their own • Provided a vision for his followers • Constantly kept the world updated with his objectives and inviting all to form their own opinions of the products offered
Intellectual Stimulation • Greatly encouraged innovation & creativity among his employees • Communicated his vision effectively through passion, involvement, innovation and focus • Showed unfaltering support to his team through encouragement, active listening, involvement and brilliance
Individualized Consideration • Improved morale and overall motivation by his charisma • Never tired of evolving already existing great approaches to business with even more innovative ways • Always kept his followers on their toes with new development in all products • Challenged the way others’ thinking processes