The Negative Leadership Style Of Steve Jobs In The Devil Wears Prada

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Introduction
Otto von Bismark, a renowned statesman and political leader, once stated, “Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. A wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” As developing leaders in a rapidly changing world, it is crucial we not only strive to learn from our own experiences but also the experiences of others. Every leader approaches leadership differently, with the most effective taking into account themselves, their followers, and the given context (Daft, 5). The best leaders adopt a proactive approach, striving continually to develop and grow both their abilities and that of their subordinates. As aspiring organizational leaders, we will use this essay to discuss the positive and negative leadership styles and principles emulated by various leaders from cinema, literature, and real-life.
Cinematic Leader
To begin with, much can be learned from the leadership and communication style of Miranda Priestly, the protagonist of the film The Devil Wears Prada. Priestly, who acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the popular fashion magazine Runway, utilizes a largely Machiavellian style of leadership. Under
Unfortunately, this is not a trait in which any leader should try to imitate: “Steve Jobs was a known bully and would often fly off the handle at those under him. He would publicly question the intelligence of anyone he found fault with” (Bob Sanders). Like Priestly, Steve was well known for being rude and condescending, and at many times he would publicly humiliate Apple staff. It created a culture in which many out groups formed and riffs could be seen within the company. As we discussed in class, the way in which a manager handles conflicting ideas and their subordinates can have a massive effect on an organization. In this case, Steve did not act in the way you would associate with a good

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