Jony Ive recounts the time Steve Jobs called him vain
A brief transcript of Jony Ive recounting a conversation where Steve Jobs criticized him, telling him 'You’re just really vain' when Ive suggested moderating harsh critiques to protect team morale. The exchange contrasts caring for the team and holding work as paramount with concern about personal perception.
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