AkibMoinArka(ZR-19) 
H. M. IftekerMahmud (ZR-20) 
ShuvoCharles Gomes (ZR-21) 
TasmeemFarizmaMihika(RH-33) 
DM EmtiajShahjahan(ZR-40) 
AhrafZahir(ZR-54)
Born on October 15, 1964, in Hangzhou, located in the southeastern part of China 
Familydidn't have much money when he was young
Failedthe college entrance exam twice 
Received more than a dozen rejections-including a job at KFC, before being hired as an English teacher
Had no experience with computersorcoding 
First two of his ventures failed 
Four years later, started an online marketplace which he called ‘Alibaba.com’ 
With 17of his friends, office in his own small apartment, and a capital of $60,000
Alibaba.com is now the largest e-commerce websitein the world 
From an English teacher to the wealthiest man in China: with a net worth of 23.2 billion: within a span of 15 years
What sets jack ma’s leadership apart? 
INBORN LEADERSHIP TRAITS 
FORESIGHTEDNESS AND INNOVATION 
Born with all the traits that make a person standout in the crowd 
Believed that the opportunity that everyone cannot see are the real opportunities
What sets jack ma’s leadership apart? 
Inspirational and motivational figure 
Signature whacky leadership style 
Treated like a combination of father figure, inspirational guru and band leader 
Once called “Crazy Jack” for pulling off eccentric acts from time to time
What sets jack ma’s leadership apart? 
DEMOCRACY IN MANAGEMENT 
ACKNOWLEDGING OWN STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES AND ADAPTATION TO CHANGE 
Maintains fairness and considers opinion from all board members & employees 
Not afraid to admit limitations & willing to learn from every source in life
What sets jack ma’s leadership apart? 
UNDERSTANDING THE PEOPLE 
FEEDBACK FROM CUSTOMERS 
Able to apprehend the expectations & attitudes of his followers 
Gives utmost importance to the choice & opinion of his customers
CROSS BOUNDARY RELATIONSHIP BUILDING 
GIVING BACK TO THE SOCIETY 
Networking a priority to him to expand his horizons 
An avid believer in the theory of aiding the community 
What sets jack ma’s leadership apart?
I’m a normal guy!

Jack Ma: A Maverick Leader

  • 1.
    AkibMoinArka(ZR-19) H. M.IftekerMahmud (ZR-20) ShuvoCharles Gomes (ZR-21) TasmeemFarizmaMihika(RH-33) DM EmtiajShahjahan(ZR-40) AhrafZahir(ZR-54)
  • 2.
    Born on October15, 1964, in Hangzhou, located in the southeastern part of China Familydidn't have much money when he was young
  • 3.
    Failedthe college entranceexam twice Received more than a dozen rejections-including a job at KFC, before being hired as an English teacher
  • 4.
    Had no experiencewith computersorcoding First two of his ventures failed Four years later, started an online marketplace which he called ‘Alibaba.com’ With 17of his friends, office in his own small apartment, and a capital of $60,000
  • 5.
    Alibaba.com is nowthe largest e-commerce websitein the world From an English teacher to the wealthiest man in China: with a net worth of 23.2 billion: within a span of 15 years
  • 6.
    What sets jackma’s leadership apart? INBORN LEADERSHIP TRAITS FORESIGHTEDNESS AND INNOVATION Born with all the traits that make a person standout in the crowd Believed that the opportunity that everyone cannot see are the real opportunities
  • 7.
    What sets jackma’s leadership apart? Inspirational and motivational figure Signature whacky leadership style Treated like a combination of father figure, inspirational guru and band leader Once called “Crazy Jack” for pulling off eccentric acts from time to time
  • 8.
    What sets jackma’s leadership apart? DEMOCRACY IN MANAGEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING OWN STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES AND ADAPTATION TO CHANGE Maintains fairness and considers opinion from all board members & employees Not afraid to admit limitations & willing to learn from every source in life
  • 9.
    What sets jackma’s leadership apart? UNDERSTANDING THE PEOPLE FEEDBACK FROM CUSTOMERS Able to apprehend the expectations & attitudes of his followers Gives utmost importance to the choice & opinion of his customers
  • 10.
    CROSS BOUNDARY RELATIONSHIPBUILDING GIVING BACK TO THE SOCIETY Networking a priority to him to expand his horizons An avid believer in the theory of aiding the community What sets jack ma’s leadership apart?
  • 11.