Podcast Of The Week: Bill Campbell’s Step-Daughter On What Made Him So Special

There may be no better person to explain Bill Campbell the man, and not just the legendary “coach of Silicon Valley,” than his step-daughter Kate “Katie-Kate” Bocci. Coaching Steve Jobs, Larry Page, and middle school girls powder puff football. How he proposed to her mom after finding out he had cancer. The stranger Kate met … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Bill Campbell’s Step-Daughter On What Made Him So Special →

You’ve Got The Personality Of A Blocked Punt

“You’ve got the personality of a blocked punt.” – Bill Campbell, aka The Coach of Silicon Valley Bill Campbell, aka “Coach,” had a way with words. He could level with everyone from eighth-grade girls on his powder-puff football team to world-class executives like Steve Jobs. He didn’t just build relationships, he built communities everywhere he … Continue reading You’ve Got The Personality Of A Blocked Punt →

The Difference Between Mentors And (Trillion Dollar) Coaches

What’s the difference between a coach and a mentor? Mentors believe in our potential, coaches get in the arena with us. Trillion Dollar Coach: The Leadership Playbook of Silicon Valley’s Bill Campbell is all about stepping into the arena. It applies as much to our client relationships as it does to those of our coworkers and employees. … Continue reading The Difference Between Mentors And (Trillion Dollar) Coaches →

A (Trillion Dollar) Coach’s Mindset

Coach Bill Campbell earned his title at Columbia University with their football team. However, he earned his greatest accolades acting as a professional coach to Apple, Google, and other legendary executive teams. Famously never taking cash, stock, or crap,* he’s one of the most important behind-the-scenes figures of modern tech. Eric Schmidt (of Google) recently … Continue reading A (Trillion Dollar) Coach’s Mindset →

Everybody’s Hero’s Journey, Everywhere, All At Once

Joseph Campbell’s “Hero’s Journey” or monomyth idea is incredibly useful for critical analysis of developmental stories. If you want to compare Luke Skywalker (Star Wars) to Jesus Christ (Bible) to Dorothy (The Wizard of Oz) – Campbell’s got you covered. If you want to compare it to your own developmental journey through life, it can … Continue reading Everybody’s Hero’s Journey, Everywhere, All At Once →