Steve Wozniak once revealed in an interview that if he had been Apple’s CEO instead of Steve Jobs, things might have been very different. While Wozniak mentioned he would have been “a lot nicer to people,” he also admitted that Apple might never have released the Macintosh under his leadership.
Steve Jobs was notorious for his ruthless, controlling nature. He was driven by a relentless pursuit of perfection, often pushing his team to release products before they felt ready, creating significant strain within the organization. Many found working for him intolerable, and it’s likely he missed out on a lot of talent due to his harsh demeanor. Yet, it was this very intensity that helped him build one of the world’s most iconic brands and successful companies.
For small business owners, this level of “disagreeableness” might not be necessary, but there’s an important lesson here: too many business owners tolerate far too much from employees, vendors, and clients. This tolerance can be detrimental to the health and security of a business.
The character Tony Soprano from “The Sopranos” was beloved because he embodied the confidence and backbone that many secretly wish they had. He stood up for himself and didn’t take nonsense from anyone. While his methods were far from ideal, the underlying principle is valuable: business leaders should not be afraid to stand up for themselves and protect their interests.
This principle is especially relevant when it comes to the security of your business. If you fail to draw a hard line and protect your organization, you will be taken advantage of. Cybercriminals are constantly looking for opportunities to exploit weaknesses in your network. They aim to steal your profits and data, jeopardizing everything you’ve worked hard to build.
As a business leader, you need to adopt a tough, no-tolerance stance towards cyber threats. Be vigilant, identify potential threats, and eliminate them before they cause irreversible damage. Implement the necessary protections to prevent those with malicious intent from infiltrating your network. If your business falls victim to a cybercrime, you will be the one held accountable, and the repercussions can be severe.
Business isn’t just about being tough; it’s also about innovation and growth. Protecting what you’ve built is crucial, and without proper foresight and security measures, everything can be taken away with one wrong mouse click.
Stay ahead of cybercriminals by booking a 10-Minute Discovery Call with our team of experts. Get a free IT Risk Assessment, where we will analyze your network for vulnerabilities and provide a comprehensive plan to address them. This assessment will give you the peace of mind to focus on growing your business, knowing that your IT infrastructure is secure.
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