In 2005, Steve Jobs spoke to the graduating class at Stanford University, and told three main stories about his life and work. (Click here to view the 2005 Stanford Address.) His talk has inspired many. But were there hidden messages in it? Was there deeper wisdom...
Do you think Steve Jobs was a one-off, ‘lone genius.’ It’s tempting to believe that, and according to most tributes to him, he fit that so-called model. Surely only a lone genius could changing four different industries, as Jobs did, in one...
You don’t have to look far today to find career advice promoting the idea that you should ‘just follow your passion and the success will follow.’ Those who give the advice typically quote Steve Jobs’ keynote address to 23,000 Stanford graduates in 2005, when he...
“Real artists ship.” — Steve Jobs According to the folklore at Apple, this was a favourite saying meaning you have to have the guts to actually deliver when it’s time to deliver. In one instance in particular, Steve Jobs used the mantra to call the bluff...
“Apple is an incredibly collaborative company,” Steve Jobs said. He may have been making an understatement. Recently, I met with the CEO of a medium-sized nonprofit in the immigration services sector. His organization provides assistance to new immigrants...
