Tim Cook Reveals Steve Jobs' Key Advice for Leading Apple
The former CEO shares that the late co-founder urged him to forge his own path rather than mimic his decisions.
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The story so far
3 publishers have covered this in 4 articles since 17 Oct 2026. Times of India published first, on 17 October at 06:48 UTC; Fortune followed 30h 28m later. The most recent article, from Inc., appeared on 21 October at 23:30 UTC.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published.
- Times of IndiaWhen Steve Jobs told Apple employees: Nike sells shoes, but never talks about product
- FortuneTim Cook says late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs gave him this unforgettable advice before handing over the reins as CEO: ‘Never ask what I would do’
- Inc.Apple’s Steve Jobs Had a 4-Word Rule Every Founder Should Know
- Inc.Steve Jobs Believed Exceptional Leaders Do 1 Thing Most Bosses Struggle With
Sources
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- Steve Jobs Believed Exceptional Leaders Do 1 Thing Most Bosses Struggle With Inc.
- Apple’s Steve Jobs Had a 4-Word Rule Every Founder Should Know Inc.
- Tim Cook says late Apple cofounder Steve Jobs gave him this unforgettable advice before handing over the reins as CEO: ‘Never ask what I would do’ Fortune
- When Steve Jobs told Apple employees: Nike sells shoes, but never talks about product Times of India
In this story
- Tim Cook
- Steve Jobs
- Apple