This quote prioritizes human capital and leadership over financial gain as the true drivers of success. It suggests that strong teams and effective guidance are more crucial for achieving goals and making an impact than mere monetary resources.
Quote by Steve Jobs: “It's not about money. It's about the people you have, and how you're led.”
It's not about money. It's about the people you have, and how you're led.
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Jobs articulated this perspective during an interview with Robert X. Cringely following his return to Apple. He was focused on rebuilding the company, emphasizing that the strength of its employees and strategic leadership were paramount, not just financial reserves.
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American business magnate, inventor, and investor. He was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple; the chairman and majority shareholder of Pixar; a member of The Walt Disney Company's board of directors following its acquisition of Pixar; and the founder, chairman, and CEO of NeXT.
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