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Eric Schmidt: Your Company Needs a Steve Jobs-Style ‘Diva’

Rary Maharani
Last updated: November 24, 2024 9:23 pm
Rary Maharani
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  • Schmidt advocates for brilliant yet difficult leaders in tech companies
  • Jobs exemplified the perfect innovative troublemaker archetype
  • Companies must distinguish between exceptional divas and selfish operators

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The Brilliant Troublemaker TheoryPerfection Meets DramaGood Diva, Bad Knave

The Brilliant Troublemaker Theory

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt believes successful companies need brilliant but difficult personalities to drive innovation. Speaking on “The Diary of A CEO” podcast, Schmidt pointed to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, describing him an exemplary “diva” – opinionated, argumentative, yet undeniably brilliant.

Perfection Meets Drama

Despite his notorious temper tantrums and demanding leadership style, Jobs embodied Schmidt’s ideal innovator: someone who relentlessly pursued perfection.

According to Schmidt’s book “How Google Works,” these challenging personalities often produce groundbreaking results that justify their complex behaviors.

Good Diva, Bad Knave

Schmidt draws a crucial distinction between beneficial “divas” and harmful “knaves.” The former drives team success through exceptional talent, albeit dramatically. The latter selfishly prioritizes personal gain, lacking integrity and team spirit – a trait Schmidt warns companies to eliminate quickly.

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