There are two sets of factors that determine where you feel and how you feel about your job. The first set are the extrinsic motivators such as red tape, whether you have a safe workplace. If they're missing, then you don't feel dissatisfied. What you have is an absence of satisfaction. And so what I think you might be describing is that Apple's been in this place where people who go there are obviously very loyal to their jobs.
This episode is all about the (alleged) Apple Beats acquisition. While it may make a certain amount of business sense, does it signify a small but significant change in Apple’s priorities, and is it a cause for concern? Topics covered include:
- The rationale for the acquisition
- The difference between making and recognizing market opportunities
- What makes Apple uniquely capable of building revolutionary products
- Apple’s previous responses when threatened in music
- How to think about mergers and acquisitions
- How to best motivate employees
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