[WalkingDead]

There is also the other side of the story. Read a few stories on Steve Jobs (just google) and how he behaves with Apple Engineers and Designers (hint: worse than what one guesses) and how they ultimately turn that in into profit (better product).

[spokey]

I hope you're not asserting that Apple makes a better product _because_ Steve Jobs is a jerk to his staff. I'm a strong believer (based on experience) that you'll get more out of people if you treat them with respect. Have high standards, yes, but don't be a jerk.