Just last week I completed The Steve Jobs Way, the book by Jay Elliott about Jobs’ unique leadership style. As a student of leadership…and a bit of a rogue myself, I was fascinated by Elliott’s descriptions of Jobs’ leadership style and some of this insider’s perspective of the Jobs/Apple phenomenon.
Today, along with millions of others, I mourn his passing. Perhaps I’m unique in that I’ve never used an Apple product. I’ve never owned a Mac; never used an Ipod or Ipad. I don’t believe that I’ve even seen a Pixar movie (I don’t much care for animation). But, like virtually everyone on the planet, I’ve been touched by this incredible individual. I’ve learned much from him; from his technologies and from his rise as an icon of American ingenuity. Thank you, Steve, for all that you’ve given our planet and mankind. Thank you for showing us your way. Thank you for sharing your genius. You’ll be sorely missed.
The epitome of American capitalism I think. Charge a premium price for a premium product that can change how we live. Funny how the Occupy Wall Street protestors want to do away with capitalism while trying to organize on their Iphone, get on Facebook on their Imac, read on their Ipad or listen to music on their Ipod, in which they had to download with their BOA credit card on Itunes.
Oh, Al, got to loosen up a bit, lol. Rent “Cars” or “Up” or “Megamind” or something else animated and imagine a little. Be a kid for a day!
AL:
I guess your Palm Pilot is still a piece of paper and a pencil!
Apple makes great products. I started with the second generation iPod and have graduated to many other products in the line- (iPhone, iPod Touch, iMac, iPad 1&2)
Great Products at premium prices that work out of the box with great tech support.
Yes Steve will be missed