Steve Jobs' legendary 1997 WWDC response to a developer's insult, revisited
astralmatrix · x · 2026-09-02
A classic clip resurfaces: at WWDC 1997, Steve Jobs' first appearance after returning to Apple, he calmly fielded an insulting question from a developer—acknowledging the valid parts before laying out Apple's strategy with clarity. Widely cited as a masterclass in leadership and communication.
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