1. Both Gates and Jobs were born in 1955, on the West Coast. Both of these men’s families were greatly impacted by WWII, which ended in 1945. At this time there was a boom in births in the United States as well as in the scientific and technological world.
2. Gates father was in the U.S. Army during WWII. Gates was second of 3 children, having an older and younger sister. Gates mother was from a prominent banking family involved with United Way, which would become valuable later on in his life. He was also fairly close with his “Gam” whom always told him to “think smart, think smart.” Jobs adoptive father dropped out of high school and ended up serving with the U.S Coast Guard during WWII. His parents were originally farmers in Indiana, but
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Bill Gates legacy is still being written to this day, however when it comes to Microsoft, I believe the company is still a prominent competitor in today’s technological industry, and that Microsoft Office is still a viable, useful necessity in today’s world. Gates is the richest man in the world for wise investments, and his ingenious ideals. Some strengths Gates showed as a leader was the strive to continuously better himself and whatever he was working on, he also never gave up, his confidence in every project made people want to follow him. Some would say that his intelligence could be both a strength and a weakness, a weakness because it gave him that all knowing, my way or the high way …show more content…
He will always be well known for Apple, and all of its products, however Pixar and other smaller investments and creations have added value to his name. He has paved the way for passionate creative thinkers to not be afraid to go for what they love and to always strive to love what they do. Some strengths Jobs showed as a leader was his creativity and innovativeness, he wanted people to be expressive and create the next best things, always improving upon what they had. He also created a work environment that allowed individuals to think on their own, relax, and enjoy their jobs. Some weaknesses Jobs held throughout his leadership were his inability to properly reprimand or critique his subordinates, his anger, and his multi-functioning brain. By opening up multiple projects at once there was no time to focus on the particulars for all projects, which caused a decrease in quality of man hours put into each project.
6. Steve Jobs recent death has deeply saddened many people around the world, it is as though the icon of apple and that innovative genius mindset has gone, and too soon. Apple is still putting out new upgraded products left and right, and their brand loyalty is continuing to grow. According to a Forbes article, before Jobs resigned he told everyone to not stress about “what would Steve Jobs do” but to just do it and do it right. I don’t think that Apple has been as greatly impacted by the physical
After having helped found what would be the world’s most popular and largest software company in 1975, Bill Gates officially found himself to be the richest man alive at the ripe, young age of only thirty-one. Gates had never imagined that the thirteen year old boy who loved to program computers in his parent’s garage would one day find himself to be considered the world’s wealthiest man alive, having a total net worth of $76 billion. Having began on his own, tinkering with computers and computer software, Gates later created the seed of Microsoft, or what was originally called Traf-O-Data in the summer of 1972. (Fast Facts) It wasn’t until two years later, with the help of his co-founder, Paul Allen that Microsoft was born, transforming the technological world in ways that the people had never seen. The birth of Microsoft changed the ways of old computers, making way for faster newer and more innovative technology, along with bringing on a strong competition with their rival company, Apple Inc. With this grand cooperation, Bill Gates was also accumulating a large mass of money, gradually finding himself to top the charts of the Forbes World Billionaires List. (Fast Facts) Despite being well known for his contributions to Microsoft, Bill Gates’ most profound impact on the American culture was in medical and educational advances provided by The Gates foundation, paralleled by his philanthropic views and aid in the lives of the both poor and wealthy.
The first computer that Jobs and his partner created was very successful and if it weren't for competition that might have been the end of it. Jobs had to continue expanding and coming up with new and more advanced technology in order to beat the competition and stay ahead of the game. Some people may argue that Apple products would continue expanding even if America was under a capitalist system. This is false because if America was under a capitalist system the government regulation would decelerate the progress he was making and Apple may never have reached the potential it has reached today. The power of competition played a key role in the success and development of the innovative company
Steve developed innovations and inventions in technology that were meant to benefit the people. He wanted to make technology accessible to everyone, so he made his tech smaller and cheaper. In addition to creating technology that helps us in more ways than one, is that he also donated large sums of his own money to charities. Jobs was a very private person and never mentioned philanthropic duties in the media (which lead to many criticising him) but did in fact donate $50 million to Stanford hospitals in California and funded HIV and AIDS research.
Steve jobs changed the world by creating Apple, inc, that made products that were revolutnary for there time period. He won several awards for his inventions, he died of pancreatic cancer. Steve jobs was the co-founder of apple with Stephen Wozniak. Steve jobs got fired from apple in 1984. He then started a new business called NeXT computer that made special computers for education and businesses. NeXT computers failed so he bought Pixar in 1986. Steve jobs created the ipad that came out in 2010 it is a cross between a iMac and a Iphone.
To begin with, Steve Jobs and John D. Rockefeller had very similar starting points. Both Jobs and Rockefeller grew up in modest families and showed signs of interest in their jobs at a young age. Jobs showed interest into machines before high school and took multiple lectures on the topic. During these lectures, he met Steve Wozniak and together they created a company that primarily designs video games. They later joined a group of computer addicts who
Steve Jobs wasn’t always a computer whiz; he developed it over the course of his childhood. Born on February 24, 1955, Jobs was put up for adoption by University of Wisconsin students. He was then adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs where he grew up in Mountain View, California. His father was a machinist for Spectra Physics, and his mother was an accountant (American Decades 1). Initially bored with school, Jobs developed his first real interest in technology when he visited the Hewlett-Packard plant in Palo Alto on a school field trip in high school where he had his first encounter with a desk-top computer. After getting assistance from the cofounder of Hewlett-Packard, William Hewlett, on a school project, Jobs got a summer job at the plant. There he met future cofounder of Apple Inc., Steve Wozniak. They started working on pr...
He did not care about employees’ feelings; he only listened to their ideas and organization performance (Inside Apple, n.d). According to Inside Apple (n.d), “Steve was a demanding perfectionist with an aggressive and demanding personality. He demanded excellence from his staff delivered blunt criticisms.” Many people accused Steve as cruel to those work under him (Inside Apple, n.d). According to Inside Apple (n.d), “his personality was an important factor to the success of Apple. He acted as if normal rules didn’t apply to him, the passion, intensity, and emotionalism that he brought to work all poured out into the products he made. All of his imperfections and perfections collaborated to make Apple what it is.” Despite of his cruel personality, Steve jobs motivated his employees to innovate and create new ideas (Inside Apple, n.d). According to Inside Apple (n.d), “Steve Jobs fit in the transactional leadership description. He directed efforts of others through tasks and structures. Steve influenced his employees for strong desire of work, shared his passion with the staff, and provided vision. Steve Jobs was driven by his desire to create great products that he would enjoy using himself rather than products that would just bring profit to Apple.” Steve Jobs was successful in gaining customer loyalty. He created great services to his customers (Shephyken, n.d). According to Shephyken(n.d), “they have created a system,
Throughout the years, there have been many great business leaders and influential CEOs; men and women with great leadership qualities and innovative thinking who have changed their companies. Among the many great leaders, there is one man who is highly recognized and praised for his accomplishments; Steve Jobs. Jobs was an extraordinary man. He left his mark and changed many industries, including; personal computers, music, phone, animation and film, and portable computing. However, Jobs was not always the most liked person, in fact, many of his colleagues complained that he was very tough to work with and many quit their jobs because of this. Jobs had an intense drive and demanded only the absolute best from his employees. But Jobs was a very
Bill Gates is now helping people in developing countries get water and an education full time. He created what is called the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “In 2008 he left the company to devote himself full-time to his charity the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation”(Harris 1). He has worked his whole life to get the success and money that he has today and instead of keeping it to himself he has given it back to society in many generous ways. He also is helping developing countries with their needs that aren't accessible to them. “They helped vaccinate African and Asian children against diseases like polio and malaria. And they have been very successful in helping get rid of these diseases for good.”(Harris 1). This foundation helped poorer countries get the medical help they need to get rid of illnesses that should have already been gone by now. Bill and his wife had had an impact on the world by doing these things
We think Steve Jobs was a successful leader because he was imaginative, passionate about his job, he had the ability to push employees to create new things, had confidence, and believed in collaboration. Under Steve Jobs' leadership Apple was an innovative company and under Tim Cook's leadership Apple is now being seen as more of charitable, socially and ethically responsible company. While [he’s heard the repeated refrains that “Apple can’t innovate under Tim,” that the company needed a low-cost iPhone to thwart the progress of Google’s Android, that Cook never could replicate the Jobs magic—and therefore that Apple never again would be “insanely great.” ] (Lashinsky, 2015), he hasn’t changed his methods since Jobs’ passing and continues to lead in a way that he believes will raise Apple’s value in the eyes of society.
Bill Gates has successfully changed two huge aspects of the world. His passions have affected billions of people, and he keeps going. Bill himself said this: "If I had set some sort of finish line, don't you think I would have crossed it by now?" (Bill … Quotes). Bill Gates has been, is, and will continue to be someone who works tirelessly to make
On October 28, 1955 William H. Gates III (nicknamed "trey") was born in Seattle. His father was a lawyer (William H. Gates II) and his mother was a schoolteacher. He also had two older sisters who were in high school when Bill was born. Bill attended a public elementary school before he moved to a private school in North Seattle named Lakeside. Lakeside's strong academics enabled Bill to actively get involved with computers (which were the love of his life next to baseball) and use his superior intellect. This was the beginning of a long and successful career in computers. Bill combined his intellect and visions of technology along with his active participation in may charities to make our world a better place.
The global leader I have selected has so many qualities that words are not enough to describe his success and his effect in the way we live and see life. His name is William Henry Gate III or as we all know him as Bill Gates. William Henry Gate III was born in Seattle on 1955 and was raised in a wealthy family. His father was a successful attorney and his mother was a top executive at a national bank. This upbringing gave him the opportunity to study in the most prestige school on his state where he discovered his love for computers.
...change the world. His invention literally changed the way of life. Secondly, Steve Jobs was consistent and responsible. Steve jobs was always passionate about creating the most innovative and the best product for people. These decisions often put his company and his career in danger but he did not want to change his mind. He was responsible about his decision and always delivers his promises. Lastly and the most importantly, Steve Jobs never give up from challenges. He knew that he is able to accomplish as long as he does not give up. He encountered many different problems and obstacles. He did not give up. Not only he did not give up but he remained himself. He truly believed that his decision and passion is not wrong. Even the death was not enough to stop Steve Jobs passion. Without his courage and stubbornness, we would not be able to enjoy iPhone or iPad today.
Interesting facts about entrepreneur Steve Jobs. One is that he was put up for adoption at birth because the parents of Joanne, his biological mother, objected her relationship with John, his biological father. Therefore, Steve was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs. Steve also was a drop out of Reed College after six months and used the next 18 months to spend time in creative classes. Even growing up Paul taught Steve how to work as a mechanic and a carpenter. Paul taught him electronics and how to work with his hands. Paul also demonstrated how to take ...