Those who worked at Apple during the Steve Jobs era sheepishly agree that his leadership style commonly included insults and emotional displays of ridicule. In fact, Jobs so frequently lambasted and yelled at colleagues, those on the receiving end would often say they had been “Steved.” When asked about this, Jobs believed his tirades contributed to Apple’s tremendous success. In other words, he did it on purpose.
Mar 26, 2023Liked by Admired Leadership, Michael Gale
It really comes down to treating people with dignity. If you can throw respect in while you’re at it, even better. But in the end, it’s a matter of removing that arrogance.
“Arrogance denigrates performance in any organization. People think arrogant, autocratic leadership enhances performance, but it doesn’t. You lose people—good people. There’s no trust. They worry about protecting themselves. So, it’s hard to have a dynamic organization. And turnover is high. People only stay out of fear. If the economy is bad, they may stay, but as soon as it improves, they are gone.”
I have long maintained that there is a special place in hell for bosses to yell. By “yell,” I don’t mean passionately raise their voice. I mean they commit verbal violence. The only time I can see when such violence is warranted is when the boss yells at someone who is yelling at others. In other words, when the boss must yell to protect others. Otherwise, yelling is just pathetic.
It really comes down to treating people with dignity. If you can throw respect in while you’re at it, even better. But in the end, it’s a matter of removing that arrogance.
https://www.timelesstimely.com/p/dignity-respect
Howard Behar from Starbucks said:
“Arrogance denigrates performance in any organization. People think arrogant, autocratic leadership enhances performance, but it doesn’t. You lose people—good people. There’s no trust. They worry about protecting themselves. So, it’s hard to have a dynamic organization. And turnover is high. People only stay out of fear. If the economy is bad, they may stay, but as soon as it improves, they are gone.”
I have long maintained that there is a special place in hell for bosses to yell. By “yell,” I don’t mean passionately raise their voice. I mean they commit verbal violence. The only time I can see when such violence is warranted is when the boss yells at someone who is yelling at others. In other words, when the boss must yell to protect others. Otherwise, yelling is just pathetic.
https://jimsalvucci.substack.com/p/there-is-a-special-place-in-hell-for-bosses-who-yell