{
  "id": 4883213,
  "title": "Apple’s new CEO John Ternus once told Gen Z to ‘never assume’ they know as much as others—he says it’s the mindset hack that will push you forward",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/apples-new-ceo-john-ternus-once-told-gen-z-to-never-assume-they-know",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:59:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/09/01/apple-new-ceo-john-ternus-told-gen-z-never-assume-they-know-as-much-as-others-mindset-hack-push-forward/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "John Ternus, Apple's new CEO, has taken over from Tim Cook following a 15-year tenure at the tech giant. Ternus, who joined Apple as an engineer in 2001, has spent two decades climbing the corporate ladder at Apple. He once advised University of Pennsylvania's engineering graduates to \"never assume\" they know as much as others, but rather \"never assume that you know as much as they do.\" This mindset, Ternus says, gave him the confidence to push forward while also encouraging humility and a willingness to learn. Ternus' journey to the top of Apple included learning that even successful workers question their abilities, but community with smart peers can help navigate uncertainty. He emphasizes the importance of ongoing learning and the value of building something that interests and excites them, while also aligning with their values.",
  "summary": "Apple CEO John Ternus shared the mindset hack that steered his 25-year career at the $4.6 trillion tech giant: \"Assume you’re as smart as anyone else.\"",
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      {
        "outlet": "AppleInsider",
        "title": "Both Tim Cook & John Ternus are the right guys in the right place, at the right time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/both-tim-cook-john-ternus-are-the-right-guys-in-the-right-place-at",
        "published": "2026-08-31T13:29:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "On his last day as CEO, Tim Cook pens an emotional memo reflecting on his time at Apple and says he takes \"enormous comfort\" in handing the helm to John Ternus (Chance Miller/9to5Mac)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/on-his-last-day-as-ceo-tim-cook-pens-an-emotional-memo-reflecting-on",
        "published": "2026-08-31T19:45:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "John Ternus is now the CEO of Apple",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/john-ternus-is-now-the-ceo-of-apple",
        "published": "2026-09-01T10:04:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCentral",
        "title": "The John Ternus era begins at Apple",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/the-john-ternus-era-begins-at-apple",
        "published": "2026-09-01T11:12:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "John Ternus officially takes over as Apple CEO",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/john-ternus-officially-takes-over-as-apple-ceo",
        "published": "2026-09-01T11:25:06.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}