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Leadership is a choice. Pure and simple!
How many of us recognize and appreciate this simple fact?
Late Steve Jobs was one such visionary leader who not only personified but also personalized leadership in the present times.
At home, we have several such examples of vision, passion and leadership. Founders of Investeurs belong to this league.
In our current edition we aspire to be inspired by life and times of Steve Jobs- his vision, charisma and passion towards his work.
It is also an expression of gratitude towards the entrepreneurial and leadership skills of people at the helm of Investeurs and others like them who strive to create a dent in universe!