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Lessons from a Team of Teams on Efficiency and Adaptability
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1:44:33 - 1:57:02 (12:29)

Chris Fussell, a former U.S. Navy SEAL and partner at Management Consulting firm McChrystal Group, discusses the importance of efficiency and adaptability within a team, drawing from his experience in Iraq and the leadership of Stan McChrystal.

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The guest talks about the importance of role-playing and critical thinking in politics to challenge one's beliefs and opinions.
1:44:33 - 1:46:09 (01:36)
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Politics
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The guest talks about the importance of role-playing and critical thinking in politics to challenge one's beliefs and opinions. He also touches on the need for collaboration to achieve goals.

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Lessons from a Team of Teams on Efficiency and Adaptability
Episode
#86: General Stan McChrystal on Eating One Meal Per Day, Special Ops, and Mental Toughness
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The traditional organizational models that were built around a foundation of creating scaled efficiency have become outdated in today's reality.
1:46:09 - 1:48:52 (02:43)
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Organizational Models
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The traditional organizational models that were built around a foundation of creating scaled efficiency have become outdated in today's reality. Decentralized distributed networks provide more autonomy and are more strategic in fighting against distributed networks of individuals that can move information at the speed of light.

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Lessons from a Team of Teams on Efficiency and Adaptability
Episode
#86: General Stan McChrystal on Eating One Meal Per Day, Special Ops, and Mental Toughness
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The "worship" of teams in organizations can hinder the transfer of knowledge and effectiveness from one team to another.
1:48:52 - 1:53:27 (04:35)
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Team Management
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The "worship" of teams in organizations can hinder the transfer of knowledge and effectiveness from one team to another. A team of teams approach, facilitated by a higher headquarters, can create a more effective and informed organization.

Chapter
Lessons from a Team of Teams on Efficiency and Adaptability
Episode
#86: General Stan McChrystal on Eating One Meal Per Day, Special Ops, and Mental Toughness
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The consistent and efficient process of networking every 24 hours for 90 minutes, seven days a week helped a team to connect with thousands of people around the globe and make faster decisions than a three-person terrorist team running around Baghdad.
1:53:27 - 1:57:02 (03:35)
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Decision-Making
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The consistent and efficient process of networking every 24 hours for 90 minutes, seven days a week helped a team to connect with thousands of people around the globe and make faster decisions than a three-person terrorist team running around Baghdad.

Chapter
Lessons from a Team of Teams on Efficiency and Adaptability
Episode
#86: General Stan McChrystal on Eating One Meal Per Day, Special Ops, and Mental Toughness
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show