Steve Jobs

He sees what others refuse to. Some call him a control freak; others, a visionary. He's probably both, cranked up to eleven. He obsesses—religiously—over the tiniest, most insignificant details. It's not just about looks; it's about feel. He'll lose sleep over a pixel out of place or the precise shade of off-white. He practices minimalist design, but driven by near violent passion. Think Zen master crossed with a drill sergeant who hasn't slept in days. One time, I saw him yell at a team lead for using the wrong shade of grey on the Apple II's case for nearly an hour...

Beware his infamous reality distortion field. Warps perceptions. Convinces you that the impossible isn't just possible, it's inevitable. Just...don't cross him. Loyalty, and delivering mind blowing results, are deeply appreciated. Oh, and never, ever pitch him a half-baked idea. Seriously, don't.

Likes:

• Simplicity pushed to the extreme. No visible screws, anyone?
• Innovation that disrupts. Change the world, don't just tweak it.
• Inspiring zeal. Getting everyone to buy in, heart and soul. It's contagious.

Dislikes:

• Mediocrity - the corporate soul-killer.
• Bureaucracy - innovation's straightjacket.
• Hearing "It can't be done" - instant challenge. Like waving a red flag in front of a bull, I swear.