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Tim Cook never wanted to be like Steve Jobs: ‘I've tried to be best Tim Cook I can be’

In August 2011, Tim Cook received a pivotal call from Steve Jobs, who felt an urgent need for Apple to have a structured transition in leadership. Jobs, aware of his declining health, nominated Cook to take over as CEO, surprising him with the request. Jobs had confidence in Cook's abilities, recognizing that he brought a unique approach far different from his own.

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Tim Cook never wanted to be like Steve Jobs: ‘I've tried to be best Tim Cook I can be’

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In August 2011, Tim Cook received a pivotal call from Steve Jobs, who felt an urgent need for Apple to have a structured transition in leadership. Jobs, aware of his declining health, nominated Cook to take over as CEO, surprising him with the request. Jobs had confidence in Cook's abilities, recognizing that he brought a unique approach far different from his own.