Apple founder Steve Jobs' work habit shared by Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos that Pixar executive says his wife told him to 'junk'
Apple founder Steve Jobs would reportedly call colleagues at hours, as revealed by
Pixar
's Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter. According to a recent CNBC report, Docter told Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies Gala that Jobs would phone colleagues 'at any time, day or night, three in the morning … you're on vacation, doesn't matter'. He further stated that Jobs' after-hours calls were non-negotiable and that the intensity often ignored personal boundaries.
Docter's comments come amid ongoing discussions about tech's always-on work culture. He positioned his own leadership style as a contrast to that of Jobs — and to the hustle culture promoted by figures like
Elon Musk
and
Jeff Bezos
.
'He wants to talk to you about it, you're on,' Docter further added. As per the report, Docter admitted he sometimes sends late-night emails himself but added, 'That's what my wife's trying to get me to stop doing.'
Jobs' intense style, however, didn't extend to Pixar's creative process. 'Steve was pretty amazing at saying, 'This is not my business,'' Docter noted, crediting Jobs for stepping back and allowing animators to lead on storytelling and visuals.
Pixar CEO praises Apple's Steve Jobs
He also praised Jobs' ability to quickly cut through complex issues. 'He could walk into rooms where he knew nothing … sit for about five minutes and analyze what the conversation was really about.'
For those unaware, Steve Jobs purchased Pixar in 1986 from Lucasfilm. The company grew under his ownership before being acquired by Disney in 2006 for $7.4 billion.
In a related news, Steve Jobs' iconic 2005
Stanford commencement address
completed 20 years last week. Sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter), CEO
Tim Cook
wrote 'It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since Steve told Stanford graduates to stay hungry and stay foolish.' He continued, 'His powerful advice still rings true, and I hope it helps guide this year's new grads as they begin their journey to become tomorrow's leaders.'
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