Tim Cook, who has served as CEO of Apple for nearly 15 years, is preparing to hand over the leadership to John Ternus, the head of hardware engineering, on September 1. Cook's journey has been profoundly influenced by advice from Steve Jobs, who told him, 'Don’t ask what I would do. Just do the right thing.' In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Cook reiterated the importance of being oneself and keeping a firm focus on the company's values. Under Cook's leadership, Apple experienced remarkable growth, with its market value soaring by more than $3.6 trillion. Despite facing skepticism regarding his vision compared to Jobs, Cook successfully navigated the company through an era of prosperity, particularly fueled by the popularity of the iPhone. As he steps down, Cook will continue to be involved with Apple as executive chairman, similar to transitions made by other tech leaders like Jeff Bezos and Reed Hastings.