Steve Jobs

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Steve Jobs's 1973 application was so bad you literally won't believe it Jim DelCioppo

Even the founder of Apple could be lazy at times, as an application by the then-18-year-old shows. Read More

The Steve Jobs guide to manipulating people and getting what you want Ladders Contributor

He used a blend of manipulative tactics to ensure his victories, particularly in boardroom meetings with some of the most powerful executives in the world. Read More

How To

7 horrible ways to lead a team (and the 1 mistake everyone makes)Nicolas Cole

Just because you hold a formal position on the ladder does not necessarily mean you are a “leader.” Though many wear this title they are horrible leaders. Read More

Productivity

Here's the crucial lesson Steve Jobs taught Apple's Jony Ive about focus Monica Torres

According to the advice Steve Jobs gave Jony Ive, to organize your life, you’ll need to prioritize what matters to you and clear away the clutter. Read More

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According to this 1976 referral letter Steve Jobs did not come across well on the phone Meredith Lepore

Steve Jobs may have been one of the greatest minds of our time, but he didn’t come across that way when he was launching the Apple 1 computer back in the mid-70s. According to letters written by Mike Rose in 1976, a Silicon Valley advertising executive, after speaking with Jobs on the phone he found the project they were working on to be “flakey” and even called him a “joker.” … Read More

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