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Bill Gates on the worry that 'plagued' him when stepping down as Microsoft CEO


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Bill Gates says he worried Microsoft could "fade" in excellence when he stepped down, but his successor, Steve Ballmer, "took us to new heights."

The article from MSN discusses Bill Gates' reflections on his decision to step down as CEO of Microsoft in 2000. Gates expressed that one of his primary worries was whether Microsoft would continue to innovate and maintain its competitive edge without his direct leadership. He was concerned about the company's ability to adapt to new technologies and market changes, especially in the rapidly evolving tech landscape. Gates mentioned that he had spent considerable time ensuring that the company's culture of innovation would persist, focusing on empowering the next generation of leaders within Microsoft to drive the company forward. Despite these concerns, Gates noted that Microsoft has indeed continued to thrive, adapting to new challenges and opportunities in the tech industry, which has alleviated some of his initial fears.

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