Steve Jobs was rare: a C. E. O. who actually had a huge impact on his company's fortunes. … - James Surowiecki

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Man needs to suffer. When he does not have real griefs he creates them.

James Surowiecki

Steve Jobs was rare: a C. E. O. who actually had a huge impact on his company's fortunes. Contrary to corporate mythology, most C. E. O. s could be easily replaced, if not by your average Joe, then by your average executive vice-president. But Jobs genuinely earned the label of superstar.

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