Thinking Not So Differently
Every time an Apple product is launched or showcased, far too much attention is drawn in terms of press coverage, sometimes both good and bad. However trivial the upgrade or insane an idea, the Jobs era somehow had that drama and sense of occasion at the keynotes. While I have not been to any of them in person, it's easy to see what a single person can do to influence an organization no matter what it's workforce strength is or believes in. Enough has been said about him by some of the best writers; his concept of reality distortion field, inability to accept mediocrity, relentless pursuit of perfection etc., Imagine, the guy wanted perfectly printed circuit boards inside a machine that would never be opened. With such an approach, Jobs always ensured that Apple was a company that followed it's own norms. A company that was famous for secrecy and known for great leaps in design and engineering. While it's not fair to expect great leaders very often...