Steve Jobs (February 1955 – October 2011), an American entrepreneur, industrial designer, media proprietor, and investor, on several occasions said "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." He also said, "To distinguish leaders from followers, leaders are willing to step up and take control of a project or task. They enjoy a challenge and embrace change as they know it will benefit them in the long term. Followers have to be forced to drive a project by their boss. They rarely, if ever, volunteer to take on a project."

When asked, "what made him a leader?", the answer given was 'influence'. When he was an emerging leaders, he learned how to better influence people by being nice and communicating with them. It was almost like he are tricking them into liking him. The way of influencing people was for him to talk them into doing what he wanted. Another method was by being so good at what he did, people have no choice but to follow. For example, Steve came up with great ideas that were game changing ideas, so that influenced people to believe him and follow him. They didn't follow him for the kind of person he was, but the actual work he was able to do.

Steve Jobs was one of the best-known entrepreneurs of his time, and his legend continues to live on through Apple, the multinational technology company. He was known for his commitment to excellence, passion, and high standards for himself and those around him.

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