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10 Reasons Why Steve Jobs' Quote on Management and Leadership Still Resonates Steve Jobs' quote, "Management is about persuading people to do things they don't want to do, while leadership is about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could," continues to be a powerful and relevant statement about the fundamental differences between management and leadership. Here are 10 reasons why: Focus on Motivation: Leadership inspires and motivates, while management often relies on coercion or authority. Long-Term Vision: Leaders have a vision for the future and inspire others to work towards that vision. Managers focus on the day-to-day operations. Innovation and Creativity: Leaders encourage innovation and challenge the status quo. Managers often prioritize efficiency and stability. Building Relationships: Leaders build strong relationships with their team members, fostering trust and loyalty. Managers often rely on formal authority and hierarchy. Empowerment: Leaders empower their team members to take ownership and make decisions. Managers often micromanage and control. Adaptability: Leaders are adaptable and can respond effectively to change. Managers may struggle to adapt to new situations. Risk-Taking: Leaders are willing to take risks and embrace uncertainty. Managers often prefer a more cautious approach. Positive Impact: Leaders have a positive impact on the organization and the world. Managers may focus on short-term goals and metrics. Inspiring Others: Leaders inspire others to achieve their full potential. Managers may focus on tasks and deadlines. Legacy: Leaders leave a lasting legacy. Managers may be forgotten. By understanding the distinction between management and leadership, we can strive to become more effective leaders and inspire others to achieve great things.

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Haruyoshi M.

Techno-Venture,Venture Capital - Investment Manager

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When Jobs out of Apple, our friends God of marketing, Regis McKenna and my invested Go Corporation CEO Bill Campbell discussed with Jobs.🍀🍀 Steve Jobs fundamental and creative mental as an Outstanding Leader shows 🍀🌸🌹Stay Hungry🌸🍀 🍀🌸Stay Foolish🌹🌸🍀

David Smith, Jr., Ph.D.

Retired Executive Leader - Chief of Staff and Special Assistant to the President for Strategy, Diversity, and International. Former Interim Vice President for the Division of Student Affairs.

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Absolutely!

Syed Abdul Asfaan

Passionate Web and Mobile App Developer | IT Operations Head | Tech Enthusiast Driving Innovation | Salesforce Expert | CEO at Design Plunge

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Steve Jobs has the best quotes

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