(Jobs) will go through a process of looking at my ideas and say, 'That's no Senior vice-president of industrial design at Apple was less so. Was effusive in his praise of Ive, a rare thing for him to do, the British-born He picks stuff up just like that,Ĭlick." Excerpts from the biography, due for release on Monday, have been published by a number of US media outlets, including the Associated Press, Washington Post, The New York Times and Huffington Post. "He is a wickedly intelligent person in all ways. Operational power than even chief executive Tim Cook, his successor for the top Jobs, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer on October 5, toldīiographer Walter Isaacson that he gave the "wickedly intelligent" Ive, 44, more Apple is far from dead, it’s just entering a new stage.NEW DELHI: Steve Jobs considered Apple's chief designer Jonathan 'Jony' Ive as his "spiritual partner" but Ive thought his boss took his ideas and stole the limelight from him, excerpts from an authorised biography of the technology icon reveal. In that sense, parting ways with Johny Ive makes sense (both for Ive and Apple).Ī leader’s true worth is not dictated by how well the company performed on his command, but rather on how strong it remains years after his departure. Last quarter alone, services related revenue was 11.5Billion Dollars. Apple has been quietly –and intelligently– integrating services to its portfolio, complementing its world class products (a category which they have undoubtedly led for many years). I believe that Ive´s departure is not a sign of failure but rather a sign of reinvention, of evolution. I disagree two thirds of Apple’s value has been created after Steve’s death. For them, Ive´s departure is proof of it. They claim that after Steve Jobs´s passing it hasn’t been able to rise up to the task. Many believe Apple is on a downward spiral. They have reached these levels through the guidance of leaders who, although they share leadership traits, went about their business in different manners. Both Segall and Hardy agree that Jobs and Ma share the following leadership traits: vision, self-belief, strategic thinking, communication and ability to motivate their employees.Īlibaba and Apple have both proven to be extraordinary companies, with high-performing standards and results. Without such complex paradoxes and tensions exerted by Jobs, it’s probable that the world would stand today without the benefit that Apple revolutionary products has created.Ĭontrasting Jobs’s and Ma’s leadership styles leaves me with a conclusion: there is no sure-fire formula regarding leadership styles, but there are some commonalities to be found amongst these world-class business leaders. He drove them past their limits, true, but he also brought out the best out of them. These tensions between harsh and kind, dominant and inspiring, ruthless controller and nurturer of creative flourishing allowed him to bring out the best from his employees. Nevertheless –and this has been overlooked by such representations– his intense and explosive personality blended with the traits of a truly inspirational leader. On the other side, Jobs has been portrayed in movies as arrogant and explosive. Although some may think of such attitudes as ‘soft’, it has not stopped Alibaba from achieving extraordinary results. His interviews denote his humble and serene leadership style, something Hardy himself corroborates, but also highlighting his relentless resolve and will to make things happen. He is more focused on setting the vision and executing flawlessly.Įven though Ma ranks as one of the wealthiest people on earth, he has not forgotten his humble beginnings. A quick look at Alibaba´s website is enough to realize that design and visual appearance do not rank highly in Ma´s to-do lists. On the other side, Jack Ma is known for his pragmatism: he values functionality above all, not aesthetics. Such detail-oriented approach came from Jobs himself, who has been labeled as a control freak by many of his previous colleagues. Even on those parts which are not visible to the end user, the relentless focus on every aesthetic aspect is impeccable. Much has been said about the attention to detail present in Apple´s products. It overlooks, I believe, crucial aspects of his leadership style. One that is known for his harsh treatment of employees, at times even crossing the line into cruelty. Most of these representations have centered around Jobs´s reputation for being a ruthless leader. Jobs´s eccentric personality has been the theme of many documentaries, films and Walter Isaacson´s highly acclaimed biography.
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