Becoming Steve Jobs: Summary Review
This is a summary review of Becoming Steve Jobs containing key details about the book.
What is Becoming Steve Jobs About?
"Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader" is a book written by Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli. The book is a biographical account of the life and career of Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc.
The book is intended for anyone interested in the life and legacy of Steve Jobs, the history of Apple and the technology industry, and the strategies and techniques used by visionary leaders.
Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader is an unauthorized biography of Steve Jobs. The book is noted for revealing previous publicly unknown events from Jobs' life, such as when in 2009, Tim Cook offered a portion of his liver to Jobs, since both share a rare blood type. Jobs responded by yelling, "I'll never let you do that. I'll never do that."
Summary Points & Takeaways from Becoming Steve Jobs
Some key summary points and takeaways from the book includes:
* An understanding of Steve Jobs' early life, personal background and how it influenced his leadership style and approach to business.
* Insights into the inner workings of Apple and its development over the years, including the founding and early years of the company and the development of the Apple I and Apple II computers.
* An understanding of Steve Jobs' dismissal from Apple, his subsequent ventures and his return to Apple, and the development of the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad.
* An understanding of Steve Jobs' management style and leadership techniques, including his focus on design and innovation, and his impact on the technology industry and Apple's design and marketing strategies.
* The book provides a detailed account of Steve Jobs' life and career based on extensive interviews with Steve Jobs and his colleagues, friends, and family members, and provides new insights into his life and career.
* The role of vision and risk-taking in Steve Jobs' leadership style
* The importance of design and aesthetics in Steve Jobs' approach to product development
* The role of Steve Jobs' perfectionism in Apple's success
* The impact of Steve Jobs' leadership on Apple's corporate culture and employee engagement
* The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the life and career of Steve Jobs and his impact on the technology industry and the strategies and techniques used by visionary leaders.
Who is the author of Becoming Steve Jobs?
Rick Tetzeli is Executive Editor of Fast Company and Brent Schlender is a writer, editor, and author, best known for his award-winning magazine profiles of prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders of the Digital Revolution.
Book Details
- Print length: 464 pages
- Genre: Biography, Nonfiction, Business
Becoming Steve Jobs Chapters
Chapter 1 :Steve Jobs in the Garden of Allah
Chapter 2:"I didn't want to be a businessman"
Chapter 3:Breakthrough and breakdown
Chapter 4:What's next?
Chapter 5:A side bet
Chapter 6:Bill Gates pays a visit
Chapter 7:Luck
Chapter 8:Bozos, bastards, and keepers
Chapter 9:Maybe they had to be crazy
Chapter 10:Following your nose
Chapter 11:Do your level best
Chapter 12:Two decisions
Chapter 13:Stanford
Chapter 14:A safe haven for Pixar
Chapter 15:The whole widget
Chapter 16:Blind spots, grudges, and sharp elbows
Chapter 17:"Just tell them I'm being an asshole."
What is a good quote from Becoming Steve Jobs?
Top Quote: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” (Meaning) - Becoming Steve Jobs Quotes, Brent Schlender and Rick Tetzeli
What do critics say?
Here's what one of the prominent reviewers had to say about the book: "Steve Jobs is the person who most inspires the new generation of Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. In this deeply-researched book, you'll find the most honest portrait of the real Steve Jobs." — Marc Andreessen
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Chief Editor
Tal Gur is an author, founder, and impact-driven entrepreneur at heart. After trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, he spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey and most recent book, The Art of Fully Living, has led him to found Elevate Society.
