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Steve Jobs. The definition of transformational. Achievements. Apple Achievements. Leadership Achievements. Intensely focused and committed Confident enough to take risky leaps Charismatic enough to enlist employees into his aspirations Effective communication Innovation.
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Steve Jobs The definition of transformational.
Achievements Apple Achievements Leadership Achievements Intensely focused and committed Confident enough to take risky leaps Charismatic enough to enlist employees into his aspirations Effective communication Innovation • Igniting the personal computer revolution • Introducing the mouse and graphical user interface • Bringing portable music to the hands of many • Revolutionizing the sale of music • Starting the age of computer animation • Opening many Apple stores • Launching the smartphone fad • Changing how software applications are used • Kicking off the tablet trend
Why Jobs was transformational? • Possesses the 4 I’s of transformational leadership that include: • Idealized influence- employees identified with Jobs and pulled in the same direction as him • Inspirational motivation- followers were inspired by Steve’s ability and innovation which allowed them to see the vision • Intellectual inspiration- Steve Jobs made his goals clear and was very uplifting towards those in the company • Individualized consideration- Jobs built his employees up and truly cared for their individual success
Motivation and Inspiration are keys to success. Steve Jobs not only strived to do great, he made change happen.
Quotes of transformation • “Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” • “I think we’re having fun. I think our customers really like our product. And we’re always trying to do better.” • “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” • “Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles.”