332: Shane Snow — Teams and Collaboration

This episode is a raw, unedited recording of the Less Doing Live Event in Los Angeles. The theme of the event was Perfect Your Process and entrepreneurs from various industries share their perspectives on the theme. This session features Shane Snow, an author, journalist, and lifehacker. Shane has a unique way of looking at things that happen around us and takes his observations one step further to deconstruct them. In this engaging interview, Shane shares his method for deconstructing his observations, his observations about teams and collaboration, and the importance of diversity and conflict in pushing boundaries of what is possible. Tune in to find out more. Key Takeaways: [1:23] Shane Snow shares how he had the idea to experiment with eating nothing but Soylent for a few weeks. [5:23] Which experiment did Shane feel was the most impactful on him? [7:29] What is the method that Shane uses to deconstruct things? [13:22] What was Shane's observation that led to Dream Teams? He shares how he came up with this idea for the book. [21:31] What was one of Shane's most surprising discoveries regarding teams and collaboration? [26:56] Even though diversity in teams may produce friction, the quality of ideas and work produces will be higher. [30:42] The more trust, emotional and personal support you have in a group, the further you can push the boundaries. Shane shares an anecdote about this idea. [37:26] In a small business group environment, how does the leader balance between the sense of the group being a team vs. a family? [45:10] Intellectual humility is the last piece of the equation when it comes to teams and collaboration. [50:39] Shane dives into generalizations and underlying principles that shape groups, conflict, and drama in teams. [55:11] What is the practical middle ground? Can certain values be held as a fundamental baseline for the operation of teams? [1:02:52] What is the difference between culture and core values? [1:04:49] What are Shane's top three pieces of advice for people to be more effective? Mentioned in This Episode: Less Doing Less Doing Podcast Less Doing on Facebook Ari Meisel on Twitter Ari Meisel on Instagram Join the Less Doing Labs at Lessdoinglabs.com/moredone Less Doing Live Los Angeles 2018 Event Less Doing Live Events Shane Snow Soylent Halo Top Ice Cream What It's Like to Eat Nothing but This Magical, Healthy Ice Cream for 10 Days, by Shane Snow for GQ Magazine Books by Shane Snow Wired Magazine Google Ngram Viewer nerd nite Less Doing Podcast Episode "153: Shane Snow — Smartcuts"

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332: Shane Snow — Teams and Collaboration is an episode from The Less Doing Podcast with Ari Meisel: The Best Life Hacks And Productivity Tips For Less Doing, More Living.

This episode is 01:10:04 long.

This episode was published on Aug 1, 2018.

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