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- Steve Jobs initially declined the role of CEO at Apple due to his obligations to his family and Pixar, but returned as interim CEO after seeking advice from respected individuals and wanting to help find a suitable replacement.
- Steve Jobs aimed to assemble a team of exceptional individuals by implementing a collaborative hiring process and avoiding the 'bozo explosion'. He admired Jay Robert Oppenheimer's approach to hiring and sought to emulate it at Apple.
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Steve Jobs' Reluctance to Become Apple CEO
When offered the role of CEO at Apple, Steve Jobs initially declined, expressing his contentment as CEO of Pixar. He was torn between his obligations to his young family, Apple's struggles, and the desire to maintain a balanced lifestyle. After seeking advice from respected individuals, such as Andy Grove, he decided to return to Apple as interim CEO to help find a suitable replacement.
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