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
Disruption vs. Likeability
- Excessive focus on being liked can hinder disruptive innovation.
- Both Steve Jobs and Elon Musk believed empathy and collegiality could be detrimental to achieving radical change.
- They felt that a desire for approval can prevent taking necessary risks and making tough decisions.
- Leaders should prioritize effectiveness over being universally liked, especially in disruptive environments.
- Knowing one's strengths and limitations is crucial for leadership success; find a role that leverages them.
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