Ex-CEO Steve Ballmer says letting go of Microsoft was the best thing he did after stepping down — even if it took a year

Source: Business Insider

Former CEO Steve Ballmer said he was 'too emotionally attached' to Microsoft. AP/Jason RedmondSteve Ballmer said letting go of Microsoft emotionally took a year but was the right move. He nearly sold all his Microsoft stocks to detach, but stayed loyal after a colleague's advice.