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‘It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do’ - Steve Jobs.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  1. Steve Jobs understood that micromanagement and rigid directives can be hindrances to progress.
  2. Great leaders aim to motivate and inspire—not just direct.
  3. A culture of trust and empowerment is essential to any organization.

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