We Are Not A Family

By Bharat Khandelwal

Avoid the "we are a family" metaphor, as it leads to dysfunction.

From the Netflix Culture Deck, "We’re a team, not a family. We’re like a pro sports team, not a kid’s recreational team."

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We Are Not A Family episodes:

May 29, 2026 The Players Nobody Saw
Why do the best scouts, selectors, and VCs miss great talent?
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11min
May 26, 2026 Unforeseeable to Foreseeable
How to anticipate and be prepared to act.
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16min
May 25, 2026 Crowded Tables
Small teams make for better play. Professional sports are unique in that they have, over time, arrived at optimal team sizes. Some pro sports, like basketball and rugby, have reduced team sizes over time, which has improved the quality of play. Science and psychology have also shown that adding team members can reduce team outcomes. The best businesses constantly focus on right size teams. Small team of smart people is the answer.
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15min

FAQs about We Are Not A Family:

How many episodes does We Are Not A Family have?

The podcast currently has 3 episodes available.