Les Snead is the general manager of the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League, the NFL. He talks to Russ Roberts about his job description and how he manages a football team. Les: " Symbiosis is really important. We have to work together in harmony"
After nearly 12 years as general manager for the L.A. Rams, Les Snead has learned the power of humility when it comes to making big decisions--who to draft, who to hire as head coach, and how to create a shared vision for his team. Listen as he and EconTalk's Russ Roberts discuss what it's like to manage a professional football team along with the intense pressures that come with the territory. An episode for every fan who has played Monday-morning quarterback, and all of us who wonder how those who play for high stakes survive and thrive.