The Greg McKeown Podcast

220. From Geek to Genius with Ron Johnson and Jeremy Utley (Part 1)

Aug 10, 2023

In this captivating discussion, Ron Johnson, the former senior VP at Apple and architect of the retail stores and Genius Bar, shares transformative moments with Steve Jobs that shaped his career. He delves into how meaningful conversations can impact personal and professional relationships. Ron reveals the challenges of fostering innovation at Apple and the pivotal shift towards a digital retail strategy. With anecdotes and insights, he highlights the importance of clarity in corporate communication and the art of building lasting connections.

33:38

Episode guests

Ron Johnson

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

3min

Exploring Leadership Through the Lens of Steve Jobs

2min

Foundations of Innovation at Apple

13min

Empowering Leadership in Tech

7min

Navigating Change in Retail Strategy

5min

The Art of Clarity in Corporate Communication

5min

Have you ever met someone who made a disproportionate impression upon you? You didn't have conventional conversations with them. Instead, it was something more meaningful, even life-changing? Well, in today's episode, part one of a two-part interview with Ron Johnson, Ron describes specific moments and conversations that he had with Steve Jobs. Ron Johnson was formerly the senior Vice president at Apple. He was responsible for the creation of the retail Apple stores, as well as the Genius Bar. If you've ever been to an Apple store, if you've ever been to the Genius Bar, Ron Johnson has impacted your life. But in this episode, we learn about how Steve Jobs impacted his life. By the end of this episode, you'll have insights into that key relationship, but also insights into how to make conversations memorable and build relationships that matter at work or at home.

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