Based on more than 40 interviews with Steve Jobs over two years—and conversations with over 100 family members, friends, colleagues, and competitors—this internationally bestselling biography is a definitive account of the ultimate icon of creativity and innovation.
Walter Isaacson captures the rollercoaster life and intense personality of Steve Jobs, the visionary whose relentless drive and obsession with perfection revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated films, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing.
Although Jobs fully cooperated with this biography, he requested no control over the content and didn’t even ask to read it before publication. Nothing was off-limits. He encouraged those around him to speak candidly, and he, too, spoke openly—even brutally—about those he worked with and competed against.
The book offers unfiltered insights into Jobs’ perfectionism, artistry, intensity, and sometimes ruthless pursuit of control. Through the voices of his friends, foes, and colleagues, readers gain a raw and honest view of the man who reshaped the tech world and introduced groundbreaking products that defined a generation.
From Walter Isaacson’s biography Steve Jobs, readers can gain a variety of valuable insights, including:
The Importance of Vision
Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
The Role of Passion and Focus
Balancing Art and Technology
Managing Innovation and Teams
Dealing with Failure
Understanding Customer Needs
Leadership Styles
The Power of Storytelling
Legacy and Impact
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