Tim Cook
The Genius Who Took Apple to the Next Level
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Tim Cook
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Cowley
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By:
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Leander Kahney
About this listen
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Tim Cook written by Leander Kahney, read by Jonathan Cowley.
The first biography of Apple's CEO, Tim Cook
'A rich narrative with chapters covering values and Apple's progress under Cook' Wall Street Journal
In 2011, Tim Cook took on an impossible task - following in the footsteps of one of history's greatest business visionaries, Steve Jobs. Facing worldwide scrutiny, Cook (who was often described as shy, unassuming and unimaginative) defied all expectations. Under Cook's leadership Apple has soared: its stock has nearly tripled to become the world's first trillion-dollar company. From the massive growth of the iPhone to new victories like the Apple Watch, Cook is leading Apple to a new era of success.
But he's also spearheaded a cultural revolution within the company. Since becoming CEO, Cook has introduced a new style of management that emphasizes kindness, collaboration and honesty, and has quietly pushed Apple to support sexual and racial equal rights and invest heavily in renewable energy.
Drawing on authorized access with several Apple insiders, Kahney, the world's leading reporter on Apple, tells the inspiring story of how one man attempted to replace the irreplaceable and succeeded better than anyone thought possible.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-07-2021
Interesting, but struggled with the narrator
Enjoyed the overall storey, author in places tried too hard or went on too long to illustrate a point. Did not enjoy listening to the narrator...
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- Icarus
- 11-01-2021
Great expose on an otherwise underrated CEO
First off, I'd like to mention that the book perfectly trots the fine line between describing Cook's personal life and career, and respecting his privacy. I don't think you should be too worried about the book not possibly revealing more about his life, as may be indicated by some of the other reviews.
If you are interested in Apple or business in general, then I definitely recommend listening to this book. Cook is a CEO who was unfairly questioned when he took the helm, and is a CEO who operates very much differently from the other Fortune 500 ones.
Go for it.
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- Daniel
- 01-11-2019
Fantastic Book Explaining A Legend
This book is fantastic review of the life of a legend of the tech industry. Recommended to all lovers of Apple and those who love biographies.
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- Wes
- 05-05-2019
About Apple, Not Tim Cook
This book is 2% about Tim Cook and 98% about Apple and how well it's been doing under his leadership. Mostly numbers and facts, no story. A 9 hour long Wikipedia entry about Apple. The author even states at one point that he did not delve into Cook's private life. This is the context the book should be seen in.
It is narrated by someone who wouldn't be out of place at the BBC - i.e. perfect for reading Wikipedia entries.
Overall, it is a huge disappointment after the two books about Steve Jobs that really dealt with him as a human. I bought this book to learn about Tim Cook, the genius, not about Apple, the company run by him. It will be of no use to anyone interested in Tim Cook.
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- George Planck
- 04-02-2020
like a high school history project. really poor.
Did not finish... lacks any journalistic merit. Amateurish and excruciatingly obvious... too painful to listen to.
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- Felipe
- 15-10-2020
Apple pos Jobs biography not Tim Cook's biography
Is this an Apple corporate advertising or Tim's Cook biography? confused...
if you are expecting to know more about Tim Cook this is not the book for you, it is more about Apple s current situation and how Steve Jobs was a bad CEO.
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