Ron Johnson worked with Steve Jobs for 11 years. This lesson stuck with him.

Ron Johnson worked with Steve Jobs for more than a decade.Visual China Group via Getty ImagesIn a live Q&A with Business Insider, Apple's former head of retail shared what he learned from Steve Jobs.Ron Johnson said the Apple cofounder taught him to be present and not rush.He said Jobs took his time building out a vision and was patient rolling out new products.Ron Johnson spent more than a decade working alongside Steve Jobs — including a stretch when the two spoke on the phone every