Build Trust through Disagreements

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One way to build trust and foster healthy disagreements is to rate the importance of each person's opinion on a scale of one to ten. If there is a clear difference in importance, the person with the higher rating gets to decide. If both opinions are equally important, a respectful debate takes place. In some areas, one person gets to decide, while in others, the other person takes the lead. By valuing and respecting each other's opinions, trust is built and people feel empowered. This approach encourages open-mindedness and creates a sense of trust and confidence in decision-making.

One of the main jobs Ravi Gupta has as a partner at venture capital giant Sequoia Capital is to help founders see the difference between fantasy and reality. On this episode of The Knowledge Project, Gupta dives deep into a wide range of topics that will help you better understand the realities of success, decision making, why it’s crucial to practice doing things you don’t want to do, the best advice he ever received, and the value of quality over quantity. Gupta has served as a partner at Sequoia Capital since 2019. Prior to joining the world of venture capital he served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Instacart, and he also spent a decade working in private equity with KKR & Co.

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