How Google Works is an entertaining, page-turning primer containing lessons that Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg have learned while helping grow Google from a young start-up to global icon. Using anecdotes from Google's corporate history, How Google Works covers everthing that managers need to know to be successful in the digital age. -- Book Cover
The team behind How Google Works presents management lessons from Bill Campbell, a legendary coach and business executive whose mentorship has significantly influenced modern entrepreneurs, contributing to over a trillion dollars in market value. Campbell was pivotal in the growth of major companies like Google, Apple, and Intuit, building strong relationships with Silicon Valley leaders such as Steve Jobs and Larry Page. His legacy encompasses not only successful businesses but also the personal development of countless individuals, including entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and educators, fostering a culture of respect and friendship until his passing in 2016. Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle, who worked closely with Campbell at Google, witnessed how he cultivated trust, encouraged personal growth, inspired courage, and addressed tensions in dynamic environments. To honor his memory and guide future leaders, they have distilled his wisdom into this essential guide. Drawing from interviews with over eighty individuals who knew Campbell, the book outlines his principles and illustrates them with stories from the many people and companies he impacted. The result is a valuable blueprint for business leaders seeking to develop high-performing, agile cultures and teams.