Joanna Laning
02/04/2015
MNGT 260
Prof. Stanley Ridgley

Topic 1. What is the most important lesson to learn form interpersonal relationship side of Steve Jobs?

“Connecting the dots, love and death”

Inspiration has always been a multifaceted and complex phenomenon. Renaissance artists and creators were “touched” by God, on the other hand, Hippie movement of the late sixties and early seventies sought for enlightenment in LSD and marijuana. What is it today that drives our inspiration? Is it embracing different cultures, practicing exclusive sports or spiritually based rituals, or is it embracing a confident and self-centered attitude mixed with the essence of self-development in a broad scope of life. Or perhaps, is it a sort of modern business trend, part of self-branding, a marketing strategy that expands beyond well-established standards, sets us apart form the society to the unique and extravagant degree, where fine and conservative reputation seems to play the supporting role. Is that also the universal blueprint to interact and exist among the others? Should we follow Steve Jobs’ way of interacting with others to succeed? Although, Jobs was not a qualified engineer, neither he knew how to design anything, nor he was a master of interpersonal relationships, he became a world-known icon, an entrepreneurial guru who revolutionized six different industries. Notwithstanding his impulsive personality, Jobs’ sophisticated business instinct will not be forgotten. He was portrayed by many as infantile arrogant, difficult to cooperate maniac or “non-producing anything” bully. Though, reading Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson, we can see a different Steve, struggling with life downfalls, company’s joys and sorrows and his dark side. Isaacson depicts not only Apple’s “brick and mortar” story and spicy secrets of Apple products, but also