World’s richest person Elon Musk has expressed his agreement with Apple Inc.’s legendary co-founder Steve Jobs’ on what the most important job of a CEO of a company is.
What Happened: Earlier this month, Startup Archive shared an old clip of Jobs where he underscored that the most important job of a CEO is recruiting, not managing.
“The greatest people are self-managing. They don’t need to be managed…” Jobs said. “What they need is a common vision, and that’s what leadership is.”
“Leadership is having a vision, being able to articulate that so the people around you can understand it, and getting consensus on a common vision.”
The former Apple CEO believed that once a strong core team is in place, it becomes self-sustaining and ensures only exceptional talent is brought in.
Responding to this perspective, Musk, known for his admiration of Jobs, commented, “Couldn’t agree more,” reaffirming his own leadership philosophy.
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Why It Matters: Musk previously also highlighted his alignment with Jobs’s remark that those who take action are also the greatest thinkers.
Musk also echoed the sentiments of the late Apple co-founder, who once spoke about the importance of fostering a team culture dedicated to transforming innovative ideas into successful products.
However, the Tesla CEO once also took a swipe at Jobs for reportedly contributing to Apple’s hesitation to adopt open-source technologies.
Walter Isaacson, who has penned biographies of both Musk and Jobs, said that both leaders shared a “dark streak” characterized by brutally honest feedback that pushed their teams toward excellence.
While this approach spurred innovation, it occasionally veered into excessive criticism.
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