“I have my own theory about why decline happens at companies like IBM or Microsoft. The company does a great job, innovates and becomes a monopoly or close to it in some field, and then the quality of the product becomes less important. The company starts valuing the great salesmen, because they’re the ones who can move the needle on revenues, not the product engineers and designers. So the salespeople end up running the company.”
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Walter Isaacson Great Innovators e-book boxed set: Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, Einstein
The Walter Isaacson Great Innovators e-book boxed set is a collection of biographies that delve into the lives of three remarkable figures: Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple Inc.; Benjamin Franklin, an American polymath; and Albert Einstein, the theoretical physicist known for his theory of relativity. Written by Walter Isaacson, these biographies provide insights into the personal and professional journeys of these innovators, highlighting their contributions to technology, science, and culture. more
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Walter Isaacson
Walter Isaacson is a renowned American author and biographer. Known for his in-depth research and vivid storytelling, he has written biographies about historical figures such as Thomas Jefferson, Albert Einstein, and Steve Jobs. His works not only detail the lives and achievements of these individuals but also delve into their inner worlds and thoughts. more
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