When Steve Jobs died of cancer earlier this year, the “weeping and wailing” seemed to go on for weeks. It was as if America’s greatest hero had passed away, and all the techies with their “i-things” were lamenting his passing. 

Then, over the following several months, articles and TV biographical specials let America know a little more about Steve Jobs, such as his rise from a marketer of an early personal computer invented by a friend in the back of a garage to the grand marketer and wizard of all those “i”—phones, pads, pods, tunes, and “apps,” as in Apple. But the more we learned, the stranger this great entrepreneur became. Frankly, Steve Jobs was not a very likable guy. Even his own company fired him once, though they later hired him back. He had a mean temper, and if things did not go his way, well…then hit the highway.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free
PropertyCasualty360 Digital Reader.

INCLUDED IN A DIGITAL MEMBERSHIP:

  • All PropertyCasualty360.com news coverage, best practices, and in-depth analysis.
  • Educational webcasts, resources from industry leaders, and informative newsletters.
  • Other award-winning websites including BenefitsPRO.com and ThinkAdvisor.com.

Already have an account?


NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

PropertyCasualty360

Join PropertyCasualty360

Don’t miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed decisions for your P&C insurance business. Join PropertyCasualty360.com now!

  • Unlimited access to PropertyCasualty360.com - your roadmap to thriving in a disrupted environment
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including BenefitsPRO.com, ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com
  • Exclusive discounts on PropertyCasualty360, National Underwriter, Claims and ALM events

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join PropertyCasualty360

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.