TIME Magazine has named Tim Cook as one of 'The 100 Most Influential People' for 2015.
The description of Cook was written by John Lewis, a civil rights leader and Democratic Congressman from Georgia.
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A courageous innovator
It could not have been easy for Tim Cook to step into the immense shadow cast by the late Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs. But with grace and courage and an unabashed willingness to be his own man, Tim has pushed Apple to unimaginable profitability—and greater social responsibility. He is setting a new standard for what business can do in the world. Tim is unwavering in his support of an individual’s right to privacy and is not only embracing equality and LGBT rights but advocating for change through his words and actions. His commitment to renewable energy is also leaving our planet a little cleaner and a little greener for generations yet unborn.
Above all, he has shown that profitability and integrity can go hand in hand. Tim has done this while introducing, time and again, some of the most innovative products the world has ever seen. Tim Cook is proof that even the most successful companies can and should be judged by more than just their bottom line.
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Back in 2012, Apple CEO Tim Cook topped TIME's list of the Most Influential People in the World. You can read what Al Gore wrote about him then, here.
Other Titan's on the list include: Kanye West, Lorne Michaels, Mellody Hobson, Elizabeth Holmes, Charles Koch & David Koch, and others...
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The description of Cook was written by John Lewis, a civil rights leader and Democratic Congressman from Georgia.
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A courageous innovator
It could not have been easy for Tim Cook to step into the immense shadow cast by the late Apple co-founder, Steve Jobs. But with grace and courage and an unabashed willingness to be his own man, Tim has pushed Apple to unimaginable profitability—and greater social responsibility. He is setting a new standard for what business can do in the world. Tim is unwavering in his support of an individual’s right to privacy and is not only embracing equality and LGBT rights but advocating for change through his words and actions. His commitment to renewable energy is also leaving our planet a little cleaner and a little greener for generations yet unborn.
Above all, he has shown that profitability and integrity can go hand in hand. Tim has done this while introducing, time and again, some of the most innovative products the world has ever seen. Tim Cook is proof that even the most successful companies can and should be judged by more than just their bottom line.
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Back in 2012, Apple CEO Tim Cook topped TIME's list of the Most Influential People in the World. You can read what Al Gore wrote about him then, here.
Other Titan's on the list include: Kanye West, Lorne Michaels, Mellody Hobson, Elizabeth Holmes, Charles Koch & David Koch, and others...
Read More