Quotation by

Steve Jobs

Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected.

Leadership

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Steve Jobs is saying that as a leader, you should set high standards that others can measure themselves against. He points out that many people may not be familiar with working in a place where doing excellent work is the normal expectation.

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