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Photographer Albert Watson’s career-spanning work is showcased in the Taschen monograph Albert Watson. Kaos, pairing iconic portraits (including Steve Jobs) with landscapes and intimate Polaroids, alongside essays by Philippe Garner and new prints; the Jobs portrait famously graced the cover of Isaacson’s Steve Jobs biography.
Politico highlights standout moments from Gavin Newsom’s memoir Young Man in a Hurry, including an unusual tour of Air Force One with Donald Trump, the Harper’s Bazaar photo with Kimberly Guilfoyle, Steve Jobs showing him an early iPhone, Newsom’s early discomfort from Obama over gay marriage, and a string of behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes about his youth, political rise, and personal life.
Corning CEO Wendell Weeks recounted how Steve Jobs challenged him to produce the first iPhone screens, pushing him to overcome fears and take a significant risk, which led to the successful development of Gorilla Glass and a lasting partnership with Apple that continues to evolve with a $2.5 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing.
Apple is undergoing a leadership reshuffle with Tim Cook preparing to depart, while Taiwan Semiconductor reports strong growth, and Goldman Sachs discusses the health of the current AI boom, contrasting it with past bubbles. Steve Jobs' legacy continues to influence industry leaders like Guy Kawasaki, and former Apple design chief Jony Ive shares ideas for AI devices focused on user well-being.
Kevin O'Leary, inspired by Steve Jobs' no-nonsense leadership style, emphasizes that success is not about being liked but about being respected and focused on results, even if it requires tough love and disregarding feelings.
Eve Jobs, daughter of Steve Jobs, married Olympian Harry Charles in a lavish $6.7 million wedding in England, where she reportedly arrived thirty minutes late and entered the church through a secret back door to avoid photographers, before leaving for their reception in a limousine.
Steve Jobs demonstrated a unique leadership style by showing empathy and pragmatism; when his secretary was late due to a car issue, he gifted her a new Jaguar to ensure punctuality, exemplifying his approach to removing obstacles and supporting his team to foster innovation and productivity.
Steve Jobs spent two weeks carefully choosing a washing machine for his home, demonstrating his meticulous approach to even mundane decisions, which reflected his broader obsession with detail and quality that influenced Apple's design philosophy.
Almost 20 years after the iPhone's debut, the true meaning of the 'i' remains a mystery, with Steve Jobs previously stating it represented multiple concepts such as internet, individual, instruct, inform, and inspire, reflecting the brand's innovation and evolution.
Pixar's Pete Docter highlights that Steve Jobs' success was largely due to his hands-off approach to creative decisions, emphasizing the importance of trust, emotional intelligence, and setting boundaries in leadership. Jobs' ability to listen, identify core issues quickly, and empower his team fostered Pixar's innovative culture, though his tendency to overstep boundaries serves as a cautionary tale for modern leaders. The article underscores that effective leadership involves balancing vision with empathy and limits.
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford commencement speech reveals that the key to success is finding what you love, a message that resonated more deeply after many in the audience were distracted during the speech. The speech's core lessons include trusting that dots will connect in the future, loving what you do, and accepting mortality as a motivator to live authentically.
The Steve Jobs Archive commemorates the 20th anniversary of his iconic Stanford commencement speech by releasing an HD video, his emailed notes, and behind-the-scenes details, highlighting the speech's lasting influence and providing a deeper look into his creative process.
A Pixar executive shares that Steve Jobs frequently called employees at all hours, including late at night and during vacations, highlighting a leadership style driven by passion but also a red flag he wouldn’t want to emulate. Despite his intense work habits, Jobs was highly respectful of creative autonomy and problem-solving skills, which contributed to Pixar's success. The article contrasts Jobs' approach with other high-performance cultures like Tesla and Amazon, where being 'always on' is expected, raising questions about work-life balance.
Apple commemorated the 20th anniversary of Steve Jobs' iconic Stanford commencement speech by releasing a higher-quality video and sharing additional background on his preparation, highlighting his memorable quotes and life lessons.
The Steve Jobs Archive commemorates the 20th anniversary of his iconic Stanford commencement speech with a new HD video and a digital exhibit featuring artifacts like his personal speech bullet points, highlighting his insights on habits, curiosity, and making a positive impact.