THE QUESTION
Leader of the pack?
What is it about Apple's leadership that has allowed the company to stay so effectively ahead of the pack in developing new products?
Posted by Steve Pearlstein and Raju Narisetti on January 28, 2010 10:06 AM
FROM THE PANEL
Fuel for the journey
Like Rockefeller and Carnegie, Steve Jobs understands that in a time of great transformation, much is up for grabs.
Posted by Nancy Koehn, on February 1, 2010 3:48 PM
Logical leaps into the future
Apple has become organizationally adept at inventing the future.
Posted by Roger Martin, on February 1, 2010 6:07 AM
Bounding over generations
The young techies at Apple stores have a benevolent, patient "you-can-do-it" attitude that soothes the confused boomers who sheepishly come into the store.
Posted by Juana Bordas, on January 29, 2010 1:38 PM
Right brain, left brain
If you're aiming for the level of success Apple has enjoyed, you need the kind of synergy its leaders have created between the creative and business sides of the company.
Posted by Yash Gupta, on January 29, 2010 1:32 PM
Making vertical integration work
Apple has proven, where others have failed, that a vertically integrated company can win -- and it takes a strong leader like Steve Jobs to keep internal agendas in check.
Posted by David Flynn, on January 29, 2010 1:26 PM
A forceful passion
Steve Jobs is a text-book example of a brilliant productive narcissist.
Posted by Michael Maccoby, on January 29, 2010 8:19 AM
Camped outside their door
Good leadership is, essentially, good storytelling. Apple's products aren't just objects, they are integral parts of consumers' daily stories.
Posted by Coro Fellows, on January 28, 2010 3:16 PM
'Insanely great' leadership
For all the stories of his ego and pushing people too hard, Steve Jobs still manages to inspire and lead.
Posted by Deborah Ancona, on January 28, 2010 2:30 PM
It's always been personal
How many times have you inquired about a product at a store, and the clerk answers with the word "we"?
Posted by John Baldoni, on January 28, 2010 2:26 PM
Secret Apple-sauce
The code is cracked: Put on your apron and start cooking like Apple.
Posted by Alaina Love, on January 28, 2010 2:11 PM
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Howellstephen75: I have everything apple! Having said that I am not so sure about this product. Here are my concerns. You can't multi-task. Now that m...
Wallenstein: Ahead of the pack? The only innovation Apple has really been cutting edge in over the last few years was the interface for the iPhone.
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dkp01: Actually, what makes them a leader is that they know how to market things. Everything they're known for, outside of computing, already exist...
