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The Man Who Followed Elon Musk Everywhere: "Elon's Dad Abused Him, His Trans Child Disowned Him, And Here Are His Secrets For Success!" Walter Isaacson
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Balancing Toughness and Likability as a Leader
Leadership teams need a combination of vision and toughness. Both Steve Jobs and Elon Musk believed that trying too hard to be liked can be a weakness, hindering disruptive innovation. Jobs warned against caring too much about being liked, as it could hinder the creation of a disruptive organization. Musk even stated that empathy and collegiality can be an enemy. Both emphasized the need for a balance between empathy and assertiveness.
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