Finding the Next Steve Jobs
Finding the Next Steve Jobs
Nolan Bushnell
Ashton Kutcher
Recommended reading for entrepreneurs. - Ashton Kutcher
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Finding the Next Steve Jobs

Finding the Next Steve Jobs: How to Find, Hire, Keep and Nurture Creative Talent

Nolan Bushnell
Nolan Bushnell
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Nolan Bushnell
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In "Finding the Next Steve Jobs," Nolan Bushnell, the visionary founder of Atari and the man who once mentored the legendary Steve Jobs, unpacks the secrets to identifying and cultivating the mavericks who will thrust your company into the future. With the wisdom garnered from over five decades of unparalleled success in Silicon Valley, Bushnell shares unconventional, yet profoundly effective strategies for hiring and nurturing the creative geniuses who possess the potential to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. This book is not just a hiring manual; it's a manifesto for revolutionizing your team by embracing nonconformity, fostering innovation, and challenging the status quo. Bushnell's insights challenge conventional wisdom at every turn, advocating for practices such as valuing curiosity over credentials, the power of embracing failure, and the importance of creating a culture that encourages creativity in the most unorthodox ways. Whether it's hiring the obnoxious (in moderation), celebrating whimsical holidays, or encouraging decision-making by dice rolls, Bushnell's methods are as unique as they are effective. "Finding the Next Steve Jobs" is an essential guide for anyone looking to inject their company with a dose of radical innovation. It's a roadmap to thriving in an ever-evolving business landscape, ensuring your team not only anticipates the future but creates it.

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Released
2014
23 Sep
Length
280
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Recommended reading for entrepreneurs. - Ashton Kutcher
— Nolan Bushnell, Finding the Next Steve Jobs

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