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The rituals of great teams | Shishir Mehrotra of Coda, YouTube, Microsoft

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Aug 14, 2022
Shishir Mehrotra, Co-founder and CEO of Coda, previously led product and engineering at YouTube. He shares fascinating insights on the importance of reference checks in hiring, emphasizing their value over standard interviews. The discussion highlights unique team rituals that foster collaboration and culture, including breathing exercises and innovative evaluation techniques. Shishir also dives into his book on team success, showcasing how effective decision-making can drive growth and creativity, all while peppering in anecdotes from his experiences at major tech companies.
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ADVICE

Visualize Your Business Loops

  • Draw a diagram of your business ecosystem and its growth loops.
  • Identify the key actions driving these loops, like sharing or publishing.
INSIGHT

Loop Quality

  • Different growth loops can attract different user types.
  • Sharing (black loop) often yields higher activation than direct signup.
ANECDOTE

Rituals of Great Teams Origin

  • Shishir Mehrotra's interest in rituals began with a podcast interview and a quote about great companies having golden rituals.
  • He then started a dinner series where people shared their rituals, which led to a book.
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