Steve Jobs Named Fortune's 'CEO of the Decade'

rdowns · Nov 5, 2009, 09:53 AM

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(Fortune magazine) -- How's this for a gripping corporate story line: Youthful founder gets booted from his company in the 1980s, returns in the 1990s, and in the following decade survives two brushes with death, one securities-law scandal, an also-ran product lineup, and his own often unpleasant demeanor to become the dominant personality in four distinct industries, a billionaire many times over, and CEO of the most valuable company in Silicon Valley.

Sound too far-fetched to be true? Perhaps. Yet it happens to be the real-life story of Steve Jobs and his outsize impact on everything he touches.

The past decade in business belongs to Jobs. What makes that simple statement even more remarkable is that barely a year ago it seemed likely that any review of his accomplishments would be valedictory. But by deeds and accounts, Jobs is back.

Unspoken Demise · Nov 5, 2009, 09:54 AM

He is certainly an inspiration for me and will continue to be so. Thanks for the link!

thegoldenmackid · 10:02 AM

This would seem to be fairly logical, the transformation of the company has been incredible to say the least.

Edit: I have a feeling if he did take over the country it would look like the 1984 commercial.

rdowns · Nov 5, 2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by thegoldenmackid

This would seem to be fairly logical, the transformation of the country has been incredible to say the least.

I take it you meant company, not country.

Maybe he ought to take a crack at fixing this mess we call a country.

edesignuk · Nov 5, 2009, 10:09 AM

He certainly has had a mighty impressive decade.

I don't always necessarily like the way he and Apple work, but you can't take anything away from his unquestionable talents and success.

rdowns · Nov 5, 2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by edesignuk

He certainly has had a mighty impressive decade.

I don't always necessarily like the way he and Apple work, but you can't take anything away from his unquestionable talents and success.

Yeah, there are lots of things one could complain about but you can't deny the guy gets it.

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Superlatives have attached themselves to Jobs since he was a young man. Now that he's 54, merely listing his achievements is sufficient explanation of why he's Fortune's CEO of the Decade (though the superlatives continue). In the past 10 years alone he has radically and lucratively reordered three markets -- music, movies, and mobile telephones -- and his impact on his original industry, computing, has only grown.

Remaking any one business is a career-defining achievement; four is unheard-of. Think about that for a moment. Henry Ford altered the course of the nascent auto industry. PanAm's Juan Trippe invented the global airline. Conrad Hilton internationalized American hospitality.

MacRumors · Nov 5, 2009, 10:27 AM

Fortune today named Apple CEO Steve Jobs "CEO of the Decade", highlighting his role in the remaking of multiple industries and propelling Apple to continued success despite difficult economic conditions. As part of the feature, Fortune profiles Jobs and offers an interactive timeline of major Apple events over the past ten years.

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How's this for a gripping corporate story line: Youthful founder gets booted from his company in the 1980s, returns in the 1990s, and in the following decade survives two brushes with death, one securities-law scandal, an also-ran product lineup, and his own often unpleasant demeanor to become the dominant personality in four distinct industries, a billionaire many times over, and CEO of the most valuable company in Silicon Valley.

Also featured in the profile are a set of rare photos of Jobs over the years, a rundown of the "Top 10" moments in Jobs' career, and a series of testimonials from eight significant personalities in Jobs' industries describing what makes him unique.

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Superlatives have attached themselves to Jobs since he was a young man. Now that he's 54, merely listing his achievements is sufficient explanation of why he's Fortune's CEO of the Decade (though the superlatives continue). In the past 10 years alone he has radically and lucratively reordered three markets -- music, movies, and mobile telephones -- and his impact on his original industry, computing, has only grown.

Article Link: Steve Jobs Named Fortune's 'CEO of the Decade'

iSamurai · Nov 5, 2009, 10:30 AM

they need to redo that picture with the current Steve Jobs and the iTablet

thegoldenmackid · Nov 5, 2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by iSamurai

they need to redo that picture with the current Steve Jobs and the iTablet

The one show is rather classic. But yes, anything to get a leak.

GeekLawyer · Nov 5, 2009, 10:34 AM

A well-deserved honor.

ChazUK · Nov 5, 2009, 10:35 AM

Well done to Steve!

Stately · Nov 5, 2009, 10:37 AM

Congrats to you Steve! Keep up the good work and here's to many more years of innovation and creativity! God bless.

Morod · Nov 5, 2009, 10:35 AM

Bravo! While I haven't always agreed with Steve's decisions, he is most certainly deserving of this award. Congratulations, Steve!

Stately · Nov 5, 2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by iSamurai

they need to redo that picture with the current Steve Jobs and the iTablet

Haha yeah right? And let's hope redoing a picture can be done WITH the tablet.

talkingfuture · Nov 5, 2009, 10:36 AM

Nice one for Jobs. Lets hope he keeps up the good work into the next decade too.

ETA: That picture gallery linked in the original article is awesome. I particularly like the one of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs at Steve's house. Kudos on the Eames chair.

eawmp1 · Nov 5, 2009, 10:39 AM

Good on ya, mate! Here most only think about the Apple connection, but reviewing his accomplishments in other areas should be required reading in business schools.

spazzcat · Nov 5, 2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by talkingfuture

Nice one for Jobs. Lets hope he keeps up the good work into the next decade too.

ETA: That picture gallery linked in the original article is awesome. I particularly like the one of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs at Steve's house. Kudos on the Eames chair.

I liked that one too. It was like that photo defines the two companies.

ItsGavinC · Nov 5, 2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by talkingfuture

ETA: That picture gallery linked in the original article is awesome. I particularly like the one of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs at Steve's house. Kudos on the Eames chair.

Ditto that. Great gallery, wish it was 10x longer though!

JayLenochiniMac · Nov 5, 2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by iSamurai

they need to redo that picture with the current Steve Jobs and the iTablet

Nah, make that the 27" iMac

neiltc13 · Nov 5, 2009, 11:02 AM

Arun Sarin deserves this way more than Steve Jobs.

NT1440 · Nov 5, 2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by neiltc13

Arun Sarin deserves this way more than Steve Jobs.

Care to explain? I don't know anything about him.

That said, Jobs ressurected a dying company and in a bit over a decade turned it into one of the worlds most recognizable and influential. From a business standpoint, thats just amazing. I think the award is justified, though TBH i don't really know that much about other CEO's

GeekLawyer · Nov 5, 2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by neiltc13

Arun Sarin deserves this way more than Steve Jobs.

Who?

Exactly.

Small White Car · Nov 5, 2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by neiltc13

Arun Sarin deserves this way more than Steve Jobs.

Did you even follow the links to the slideshows?

Even I had forgotten half the stuff Steve has done. Take any 1/3 of his work and it would be worthy of an award.

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What planet are you on? Good god he's not mother theresa. He's one of the richest men in the world because of Apple and his other companies.

Making money and being motivated by money are two entirely different things. You offered no proof to counter his point.

Zwhaler · Nov 5, 2009, 10:31 AM

So very cool. Good for Steve! I have a feeling he will live up to this reputation (as if he hasn't already) with the upcoming tablet introduction.

amac4me · Nov 5, 2009, 10:39 AM

Much deserved recognition. Turned the company around this decade.

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Unspoken Demise macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: JESUS SAVES...passes to Moses, shoots, SCORES!!!	He is certainly an inspiration for me and will continue to be so. Thanks for the link! __________________ I hope that when the world comes to an end, I can breathe a sigh of relief, because there will be so much to look forward to...

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thegoldenmackid macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Plano, TX/Winston-Salem, NC	This would seem to be fairly logical, the transformation of the company has been incredible to say the least. Edit: I have a feeling if he did take over the country it would look like the 1984 commercial. __________________ themacfeed.com KRK Powered peace[darfur Help my external hard drive guide. Last edited by thegoldenmackid : Nov 5, 2009 at 10:02 AM. Reason: It's early in the morning.

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edesignuk Demi-God (Moderator emeritus) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Great(?) Britain	He certainly has had a mighty impressive decade. I don't always necessarily like the way he and Apple work, but you can't take anything away from his unquestionable talents and success. __________________ Search before you post: MRoogle **Better BBC Search**

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iSamurai macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: ɹǝpun uʍop 'ǝuɐqsıɹq	they need to redo that picture with the current Steve Jobs and the iTablet __________________ 

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ChazUK macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Essex (UK)	Well done to Steve! __________________ iMac 20" 2.4GHz \| Hackintosh \| HTC Hero \| About my computers Mac OS 10.5.8 - Mac OS 10.6.2 - Windows Vista Business x64 - Google Android http://www.chazclout.co.uk \| http://chazrants.blogspot.com/

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GeekLawyer macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Florida	A well-deserved honor.

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Stately macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC	Congrats to you Steve! Keep up the good work and here's to many more years of innovation and creativity! God bless. __________________ The Lord is good to us . . sometimes we need to put our anger away to see things clearly. 

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Morod macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: On The Nickel, over there....	Bravo! While I haven't always agreed with Steve's decisions, he is most certainly deserving of this award. Congratulations, Steve! __________________ Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. Albert Einstein

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talkingfuture macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The back of beyond.	Nice one for Jobs. Lets hope he keeps up the good work into the next decade too. ETA: That picture gallery linked in the original article is awesome. I particularly like the one of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs at Steve's house. Kudos on the Eames chair. __________________ Futuristical bloggery with a twist.

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eawmp1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2008	Good on ya, mate! Here most only think about the Apple connection, but reviewing his accomplishments in other areas should be required reading in business schools. __________________ 2.93 GHz Nehalem Mac Pro Quad,  iPhone 3G S⃣ 32GB

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neiltc13 macrumors 68020 Join Date: May 2006 Location: United Kingdom	Arun Sarin deserves this way more than Steve Jobs.

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Zwhaler macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jun 2006	So very cool. Good for Steve! I have a feeling he will live up to this reputation (as if he hasn't already) with the upcoming tablet introduction.

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amac4me macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005	Much deserved recognition. Turned the company around this decade. __________________ Switch To A Mac http://switchtoamac.com

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