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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Shyna Mae Deang

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary: Why 'Mr. Wonderful' Says Being Liked Is Overrated in Leadership — Lessons from Steve Jobs

Kevin O'Leary, the multimillionaire investor famously known as 'Mr. Wonderful' on Shark Tank, has once again shared his no-nonsense views on what it truly takes to be a successful leader.

In a candid interview published by Fortune on Sunday, 10 August 2025, O'Leary struck a chord by declaring that popularity and likability are not the keys to success. Instead, he believes respect and effectiveness define great leadership — a philosophy he attributes in large part to his experience working with the late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs.

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