Steve Jobs didn't tolerate yes-men, understood his influence at Pixar

Steve Jobs' personality led to some interesting events during his time at Pixar, including firing board of directors members for failing to disagree with him.Steve JobsThe managerial style of Steve Jobs can be described by some as abrasive, and strong-willed by others, during his time at Apple. It's also something that was apparent during his time at Pixar, with stories from Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, which had Steve as a majority shareholder.In an interview about Jobs for the Steve Jobs Archive released on Friday, Catmull and guests discussed the Apple co-founder's managerial style. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Steve Jobs didn't tolerate yes-men, understood his influence at Pixar
Steve Jobs' personality led to some interesting events during his time at Pixar, including firing board of directors members for failing to disagree with him.

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Steve Jobs

The managerial style of Steve Jobs can be described by some as abrasive, and strong-willed by others, during his time at Apple. It's also something that was apparent during his time at Pixar, with stories from Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar Animation Studios, which had Steve as a majority shareholder.

In an interview about Jobs for the Steve Jobs Archive released on Friday, Catmull and guests discussed the Apple co-founder's managerial style.


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