Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs

By: Carmine Gallo

Narrated by: Sean Mangan

Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

In The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs, best-selling author Carmine Gallo reveals the qualities that make the Apple co-founder the most innovative leader in business today. Each principle is backed with research, quotes, and first-person interviews with experts and business leaders, as well as specific ideas for applying those principles to every business, large or small.

By following Steve Jobs’ visionary example, you'll discover exciting new ways to unlock your creative potential and to foster an environment that encourages innovation and allows it to flourish. You'll learn how to match - and beat - the most powerful competitors, develop the most revolutionary products, attract the most loyal customers, and thrive in the most challenging times.

©2011 Carmine Gallo (P)2011 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

So happy with it I also bought the paperback!

This book is so great and has so many applicable lessons, that I decided to buy the paper version as well. I listen to audiobooks driving to and from my work, it is hard to take notes while driving. And with this book, you constantly want to take notes! So I bought the paper book as well, just for that purpose. It is read in a pleasant way, not to fast, not to slow. Perfect. Very happy with it. I recommend it!

Very interesting and inspirational

An interesting and inspirational book.
Concise and well written.
A great book for anyone who has a great idea or someone who needs one.

a great deep dive into the minor Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs' mind is beautifully explored in this book. Also, a great discussion on innovation. When making a new product, always think and feel from the customer's perspective. Stop doing the bare minimum and strive to always wow your customers. Getting away from the status quo is also important.

Somewhat Redundant

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Maybe, some insights create thought, while pronunciation of some common known names and words are obliterated by the Narrator.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

I like the narrators voice, but his soul isn't in it. Again how do you say Renaissance? His pronunciation is Crazy, I'd like to know what schools he attended so I can steer my children away.

Any additional comments?

Some thoughts are inspirational. The book repeats itself time and again. If I didn't get it at a discount, I'd be asking for a refund

Intersting but not great.

It didn’t really capture the imagination as much as I had hoped. It tells a lot of stories about Steve’s life but not necessarily the story of his life. It’s supposed to be more of an insight to how he thought more than the story of his life. As the author had to read into the decisions and life events a great deal, I found that it was comprised more of opinion than fact. However, it was still interesting.

overall really good

definitely worth it. makes you think. note to implement in my business! worth every minute.

Priceless!!!

An innovative leader like Steve Jobs may come along only once in a person's lifetime but his leadership style can be learned. Carmine Gallo has captured the essence of what Steve Jobs was all about, and although innovation and leading sounds easy, very few people can lead like him because very few people have the courage and determination to push against the pushback of those who are not visionaries. This book does not make Jobs-like leadership sound easy because it is not easy. This book tells everyone who want it badly enough that it is possible. How badly do you want it? Do you have a Steve Jobs in you? If so, this book is for you.

Loved this book. Many ideas for thought

This book is a great resource. It takes a while to get to the best parts I found intriguing. I learned a lot. I will reread this book often.
Thank you ✨

great listen overall - worth it

I really enjoyed the message and the vision of the book. The narrator is not what I would have expected though, for a book like this. I wish it was narrated by Steve Jobs.

Stroke the Ego, Pet the Ego!

What did you like best about Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs? What did you like least?

First off, I think Jobs was a brilliant person. I think there is a lot to take away from this book, and great perspective. As with all philosophies though, it's a matter of perspective. I really disliked how he slams engineers, and manufacturers saying they got in his way due to pessimism, but then, they took to the task and pulled ahead. It almost seems as though there "is" a cult following of Jobs. I will be able to use some of what is said in my daily life, but the ego stroking, and the me, me, me, I, I, I becomes a little overbearing.

Would you be willing to try another book from Carmine Gallo? Why or why not?

Yes

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

The readers voice is decent to listen to. He tries to do some of the accents to portray some of the already known business men/women, it's overall OK.

Do you think Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No