First published 2015
Steve Jobs navigates the complexities of leadership as he evolves from the temperamental, ambitious executive the world knew into something more nuanced. The narrative follows Jobs through his various roles: the relentless artist, the passionate visionary, the cancer patient facing mortality, and the brilliant innovator. He tends organic gardens, applies to NASA for astronaut training, shepherds Pixar to success, and rebuilds Apple from near collapse. The story traces his gradual transformation as he learns to trust his inner circle, develops patience with colleagues, and shifts from pursuing only revolutionary products to building sustainable company growth. Through interactions with key figures like Tim Cook, Jony Ive, Eddy Cue, Ed Catmull, John Lasseter, and Robert Iger, Jobs discovers new approaches to leadership. The book draws from decades of private conversations, family contributions, and insights from Apple, Pixar, and Disney executives who worked alongside him. Rather than presenting a simple success story, this portrays a complex growth journey of a genius learning to balance his demanding nature with collaborative leadership, ultimately revealing the hidden qualities that enabled him to guide teams creating products and services that changed billions of lives.
Genres: biography, business, leadership, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: complex-character, growth-journey, redemption
Setting: Apple, Disney, NASA, Pixar
Period: Cancer, Near Collapse
480 pages · Hardcover · Timaş Yayınları