Leadership

                                                       Leadership


                  In Software Engineering at university  of Kelaniya GNCT course our lecturer did a lecture about leadership.  We learn many things about leadership from this lesson, such that how we become a good leader and what are the qualifications  we want to become a good leader.

Leadership means different things to different people around the world, and different things in different situations. For example, it could relate to community leadership, religious leadership, political leadership, and leadership of campaigning groups.

                                                                                                                                                                    My favorite leader is steve jobs :-  Steven Paul Jobs was an American inventor, designer and entrepreneur who was the co-founder, chief executive and chairman of Apple Computer. Apple's revolutionary products, which include the iPod, iPhone and iPad, are now seen as dictating the evolution of modern technology. Born in 1955 to two University of Wisconsin graduate students who gave him up for adoption, Jobs was smart but directionless, dropping out of college and experimenting with different pursuits before co-founding Apple with Steve Wozniak in 1976. Jobs left the company in 1985, launching Pixar Animation Studios, then returned to Apple more than a decade later. Jobs died in 2011 following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Leadership qualities of Steve Jobs

If you make a list of famous leaders in tech, the list cannot be complete without Steve Jobs. He happens to be an inspiration for many people who want to make their mark in the tech world. If you are among those people, then this is the right article for you.

Steve Job’s leadership skills contributed to turning Apple into one of the biggest tech giants.

If you are aiming to kick off your start up, then following the path of Steve Jobs may help you turn your start up into a brand.

Below are six noteworthy lessons you can learn from Steve Jobs:

1. Have A Vision

Without a strong vision, Apple would not be where it is today. It would be hard to become a successful leader without a clear vision for your company or organization. Simply being able to kick off your startup is not enough. You must be able to consistently plan for the long term.

2. Develop the Passion

Steve Jobs had both passion and self-confidence to turn his dream into a reality. You need to love what you’re doing. Developing a strong passion for your work helps you on the road to success in business.

3. Challenge the Limits of Your Employees

Another great leadership lesson from Jobs is to find the actual capabilities of your employees. Leadership is not about ordering people around or micro managing. You need to encourage employees to challenge themselves for innovation and increased productivity.

This approach by Steve Jobs enabled his employees to explore their full potential.

4. Follow Excellence, Not Money

Steve Jobs did not confine his efforts into making huge dollars from his ideas. He was very much focused on coming up with exciting and unique innovations.

Rather than simply focusing on making money, you should focus on providing quality services and products. This is essential to help turn your start up into a well known brand.

5. Don’t Aim Below Perfection

Steve Jobs never compromised on perfection. Before the launch of the iPod, Jobs went to get the headphone jacks entirely replaced. This is a clear example that he would not settle for less.

6.  Take Risks

As noted, Jobs’ necessity for perfection also made him a risk taker often. He trusted his judgment and understood what people needed.

Keep in mind and remember these leadership lessons from Steve Jobs before jumping into the business world.

They will help keep you on a progressive path and enable you to deal with challenges effectively to help you create a successful brand.