CHRONICLE 205

The Visionary Chronicles THE VISION | Think Different | Decoding Steve Jobs' Leadership DNA

CHRONICLE: June 19th, 2025

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SERIES | The Visionary Leader, The Success Principles of the World’s Greatest Visionaries

Welcome to The Visionary Chronicles, and another powerful segment of our exclusive series drawn from my new book, The Visionary Leader.

Today’s episode, “Think Different | Decoding Steve Jobs’ Leadership DNA” dives into the extraordinary mind and methodology of one of the greatest Visionary leaders of our time: Steve Jobs.

Jobs didn’t just lead a company. He reshaped industries, reimagined the future, and redefined what it means to lead with vision. In this episode, we explore the transformational DNA that powered his leadership, unpack his defining traits, and walk through the timeless lessons leaders today can apply from his legacy.

Ever wondered how Steve Jobs led Apple to greatness? Dive into his leadership DNA, vision, and Think Different mindset. Share your thoughts and subscribe!

CHRONICLES:

00:00 Introduction

00:53 Steve Jobs Profile

02:59 Book Preview

05:42 Jobs' Leadership DNA

09:20 Visionary Traits

22:52 Jobs' Accomplishments

24:05 Leadership Lessons

28:52 Closing Thoughts

Discover Steve Jobs’ leadership DNA, vision strategies, and Think Different mindset in our podcast exploring innovative business and visionary leaders.

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Bryan Smeltzer is a bestselling author, business executive, and entrepreneur. He has held executive leadership positions in brand business development, multi-category product development, and global marketing at major international companies, including Oakley, TaylorMade, Adidas, K-Swiss, Schutt Sports, and others.

Bryan also founded a men's apparel brand and successfully ran it for ten years before selling it to a venture capital firm.

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