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Esther Wojcicki: Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a super-family
Episode 22
Published 6 years, 1 month ago
Description
Esther Wojcicki — “Woj” to her many friends and admirers — is famous for three things:
Teaching a high school class that has changed the lives of thousands of students
Raising three daughters who have each become famously successful as, the CEO of YouTube, the Founder and CEO of 23andMe, and a top medical researcher
Inspiring Silicon Valley legends like Steve Jobs
What do these three accomplishments have in common? They’re the result of TRICK, Woj’s secret to raising successful people: Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness. Simple lessons, but the results are radical.