This was one of the things that made Steve Jobs such an iconic leader in the business community. It wasn’t just the fact that he was a brilliant product designer. It was the fact that he had the charisma to get other people around him to believe in his vision. He was a constant source of inspiration, and in Walter Isaacson’s book, he identified Steve’s ability to create a “reality distortion field,” which helped make other people (team members, investors, and customers) believe the seemingly impossible was actually possible. His iconic keynote presentations with Apple are now the standard for any tech company introduction. … [Read more...] about 6 habits of the most innovative people
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How to work with someone you can’t stand
Identify why it’s important to work with the person To work together successfully, get clear on why the collaboration is important. For example, maybe you’ve been put on a high-profile project together. Or maybe you want to be seen as a team player by your manager. Use the reason to craft a purpose statement, says Valdes-Dapena. It can help to tie it to a mission statement or big picture idea to give it deeper impact. “A purpose statement helps you build an alliance around a shared purpose,” he says. “It doesn’t mean you have to be friends. It helps you get back to the purpose of the collaboration so you can focus on doing the work.” … [Read more...] about How to work with someone you can’t stand