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Tim Cook is out as Apple CEO. He gave a 15-year masterclass in succeeding a legend.

Apple's newly departed CEO, Tim Cook, beat the odds as Steve Jobs' successor by combining his strengths and judgment with Jobs' values.

Tim Cook is out as Apple CEO. He gave a 15-year masterclass in succeeding a legend.

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