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Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead on Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing | Think About This

Aug 4, 2021

Les Snead, the general manager of the Los Angeles Rams and former Auburn tight end, shares insights from his 10-season tenure in professional sports. He discusses the cultural pillars driving the Rams organization, the importance of accountability, and the balance of personal growth amidst pressure. Snead delves into innovative decision-making strategies in sports, emphasizing emotional resilience and learning from setbacks. He also touches on navigating uncertainty in career choices and the parallels between leadership in football and artistic development.

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Les Snead

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Embracing Accountability

7min

Balancing Act: Rethinking Work in Professional Sports

19min

Dynamics of Ego and Collaboration in Team Success

5min

Navigating Career Choices and Decision-Making

15min

Navigating Uncertainty in Decision-Making

2min

Innovative Strategies in Sports Management

24min

Growth Through Practice and Reflection

13min

Exploring Artistry and Philosophy in Literature

4min

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Los Angeles Rams GM Les Snead about the cultural pillars of the Rams organization, making tough decisions under intense pressure, ignoring the short term incentives and the noise that comes along with his profession, and more.

Les Snead is an American football executive who is the general manager of the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. Snead played tight end for Auburn from 1992-93 and was part of the Tigers’ perfect 11-0 team in 1993. He also earned Southeast Region Academic All-American honors during his college career. He is in his 10th season as general manager of the Rams. Prior to joining the Rams, Snead spent 13 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. Snead is married to Kara Henderson Snead, a sports media personality.

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