Tim Ferriss anticipates an organized and systematic conversation with Sam Corcos, aiming to create a comprehensive guide to delegation.

• Tim expresses his excitement about the interview due to Sam's organized nature.
• Sam anticipates discussing delegation in depth, based on a goal set for the interview.

Sam Corcos discusses his early adoption of delegation skills, influenced by Tim Ferriss's book.

• Sam credits Tim's book for inspiring him to hire an executive assistant (EA) 10 years ago.
• Sam explains how he learned to delegate tasks effectively through his experience with his EA, Lori.

Sam Corcos identifies common mistakes in delegation and the importance of fit between EAs and their employers.

• Sam observes that bad delegation experiences often stem from a lack of experience or a mismatch between EA and employer.
• He emphasizes the significance of finding the right fit for EAs, using examples from his company, Levels.

Sam Corcos explores imposter syndrome and other common reasons people hesitate to delegate.

• Sam discusses how imposter syndrome affects delegation and suggests reframing tasks as opportunities for others' career growth.
• He also addresses concerns such as not having enough work for a full-time EA and the fear of creating busy work.

Sam Corcos discusses the significance of reading and shares his recommended books for company culture and personal growth.

• Sam highlights books like 'No Rules Rules' and 'Nonviolent Communication' as influential reads.
• He shares his company's practice of hosting a team book club to discuss impactful books.

Sam Corcos delves into Levels' company culture, focusing on transparency and the unconventional practice of recording meetings.

• Sam explains Levels' radical experiments in organizational design, such as public investor updates and team all-hands.
• He discusses the company's culture of treating people like adults and the practice of recording meetings to prevent gossip.

Sam Corcos elaborates on how Levels utilizes EAs, from general tasks to specific functions like product support.

• Sam shares the process of integrating EAs into the team, including the concept of an EA pool and transitioning to dedicated roles.
• He explains the importance of EAs in managing time and tasks, such as scheduling and processing information.

Sam Corcos discusses the use of tools like Loom and Notion for asynchronous work and task delegation.

• Sam considers Loom an essential tool for recording work processes and enabling async communication.
• He describes using Notion databases to manage tasks and delegate work to EAs effectively.

Sam Corcos outlines Levels' mission to address metabolic health using continuous glucose monitors and the surprising findings users discover.

• Sam explains how Levels helps users understand the impact of diet on their health in real-time.
• He shares his personal realization about the influence of food on his energy levels through using a glucose monitor.