2. Idealized Influence
• Steve Jobs is respected by so many people
because he has built the foundation for many
successful businesses including Apple, and Pixar
• Jobs had a vision about the Apple computer that
made him who is known for today
3. Inspirational Motivation
• Steve Jobs motivates people
by sharing his past experience
• During his commencement
speech at Stanford, Steve Jobs
spoke about following his
passion and always being
curious
Click to watch Steve Jobs
Commencement Speech
4. Intellectual Stimulation
• In the book, The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs, discusses 7 principles of
Steve Jobs philosophy
1. Do what you love
2. Put a dent in the universe
3. Kick start your brain
4. Sell dreams, not products
5. Say no to 1,000 things
6. Create insanely great experiences
7. Master the message (story tell)
• This demonstrates how Steve Jobs was
• open to innovation because of his principles
5. Individualized Consideration
• Steve Jobs belittle
employees, although that
might sound harsh, it was
his leadership style to push
the employees to achieve
what would be a part of his
vision
• Jobs did not coach, but
rather push his employees
to perfection
6. Transformational Leader
Steve Jobs is a transformational leader
because he:
• motivated people because of his strong vision and
success
• Influenced people through speaking his stories and
experiences
• Believed in innovation
• Affected his staff with his strive to perfection and for a
positive change
• Changed the environment we live in through his Apple
products with his vision
