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#694: Sam Corcos, Co-Founder of Levels — The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Assistants, 10x Delegation, and Winning Freedom by Letting Go (Plus: Creating Leverage with Tools, Systems, and Processes)

The Tim Ferriss Show

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*Hoe they do things - record everything *

Recording all meetings, including one-on-ones, serves multiple purposes within an organization. Setting a default to record helps facilitate straightforward access to first-person information, minimizing misinterpretation and ensuring clarity about what was actually said. This approach aims to reduce the need for participants to be present during discussions, making it easier for others to catch up without losing context. The sharing of recordings, particularly the recent emphasis on sharing one-on-ones, acts as a tool to discourage gossip by holding individuals accountable for their conversations. If someone expresses gossip about another person, the protocol is to ask what that individual said directly, helping to maintain transparency and trust within team dynamics. This proactive measure, inspired by practices from other successful companies, ensures that conversations do not fester into unresolved issues that could lead to long-term problems. Moreover, the option for participants to exclude specific discussions from being shared allows for personal agency while promoting the importance of open dialogue and resolution. Overall, recording meetings is deemed an effective mechanism for enhancing communication, accountability, and organizational health.

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