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Leander Kahney’s Inside Steve’s Brain offers a detailed, non‑sensational look at the man behind Apple’s most iconic products. Drawing on years of reporting, the book dissects Jobs’s leadership style, his creative vision, and the controversial moments that shaped his career. The updated edition adds a new chapter on Jobs’s public health crisis, diving into the challenges he faced and the debates about Apple’s future. Readers gain a clearer understanding of why Jobs was both revered and feared, and how his unique blend of passion, precision, and paradox contributed to Apple’s success and to the broader technology and entertainment industries.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management
Authors: Leander Kahney
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