Among all his remarkable leadership qualities, one thing about Steve Jobs’ management style has always resonated with me most: he had a rare ability to drive people on his team to accomplish things beyond their perceived capabilities. Jobs’ methods weren’t always the most supportive or constructive, but the people who worked for him often claim to have done the best work of their careers under his leadership. One of the essential responsibilities of a leader is to set the bar of expectations and create accountability in their organization. I’ve seen three common approaches to this over the years, which are … Continue reading High Bar (#267)