Steve Jobs wasn't a monster: Here are 8 examples of him being really nice

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Steve Jobs is remembered as a brilliant leader and visionary, but he also has a reputation for being stern, harsh, and sometimes just downright mean.

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In their new book, "Becoming Steve Jobs: The Evolution of a Reckless Upstart into a Visionary Leader," Brent Shlender and Rick Tetzeli seek to paint a different picture of Jobs - one that shows how he matured over the years.

It shows a more personable side of Jobs that not only portrays his quick and somewhat unreasonable temper, but his kindness and appreciation for those close to him.

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