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“I actually have a book I haven't got to yet, but I ordered it sitting in my nightstand about Betchel. And I think I'm going to wind up reading a couple of books about this company because it's so mysterious and it's still privately held today.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Steve Jobs management style
For: Individuals interested in corporate management and leadership styles.
Key quote: “I actually have a book I haven't got to yet, but I ordered it sitting in my nightstand about Betchel.”
The host mentions the book 'Betchel' in the context of Steve Jobs' admiration for the privately held construction company. Jobs was intrigued by the idea of running a company without the pressures of public shareholders, which reflects his management philosophy.