Somehow, I get a feeling of authenticity from Jobs that I don't get from many CEOs. Mostly I think it is because of his historical relationship to Apple. It's easier to believe he has a genuine personal and emotional interest in Apple and its products rather than it just being his job. I can honestly believe Apple is his calling.
I think a lot of that has to do with how he returned ($1 salary, etc). I've also got a bit of an attachment to him and Woz through growing up learning about computers and programming on a series of Apple ][ machines. When we switched to Macintosh at home, I had awful experiences with the pre-iStore Macintosh affiliates and to this day I instinctively cringe at the thought of purchasing Apple products.
I don't know how the younger generations see Apple. Probably they way we saw Sony. Honestly, I don't think any products Apple has made recently are as inspiring or enlightening as the Apple ][ line. The few Apple products I've used recently have always ended up being a hassle. I don't think the way MacOS X wants me to think and I hate iTunes. I bought an iPad and had to return it because we couldn't get along. Nevertheless, Apple still has a place in my heart even if its products do not and I hope Jobs is OK.
"It's easier to believe he has a genuine personal and emotional interest in Apple and its products rather than it just being his job. "
Yea, I mentioned the myth that after a manager has an MBA, he or she can manage anything before.
I think a lot of that has to do with how he returned ($1 salary, etc). I've also got a bit of an attachment to him and Woz through growing up learning about computers and programming on a series of Apple ][ machines. When we switched to Macintosh at home, I had awful experiences with the pre-iStore Macintosh affiliates and to this day I instinctively cringe at the thought of purchasing Apple products.
I don't know how the younger generations see Apple. Probably they way we saw Sony. Honestly, I don't think any products Apple has made recently are as inspiring or enlightening as the Apple ][ line. The few Apple products I've used recently have always ended up being a hassle. I don't think the way MacOS X wants me to think and I hate iTunes. I bought an iPad and had to return it because we couldn't get along. Nevertheless, Apple still has a place in my heart even if its products do not and I hope Jobs is OK.