Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz speaks with author Michael Lewis, whose books include “Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt,” “Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game,” “Liar’s Poker” and “The Fifth Risk.” He is also a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, and hosts the podcast “Against the Rules.”
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05/25/20 • 58 min
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Masters in Business - Michael Lewis on the Power of Intelligent Leadership (Podcast)
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This is Masters in Business with Barry Ridholts on Bloomberg Radio. This week. One of my favorite guests Michael Lewis. What what can I say about him? His books are just required reading for anyone interested in finance or psychology of money, and we speak about a lot of really interesting things. We talk about season two of his podcast Against the Rules. The first season was about referees. The second season is about coaches. And this doesn't ju
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What is Michael Lewis's podcast about?
Michael Lewis's podcast "Against the Rules" explores the roles of referees and coaches in various aspects of life.
How does podcasting compare to writing books for Michael Lewis?
Michael Lewis discusses the emotional connection and different audience engagement that comes with podcasting compared to writing books.
What is the focus of the second season of "Against the Rules" podcast?
The second season of "Against the Rules" focuses on coaches, although it is not exclusively about sports coaches.
Who does Michael Lewis collaborate with for his podcast?
Michael Lewis collaborates with producers, editors, and Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Weisberg from Pushkin Industries for his podcast.
What book revolutionized coaching according to the podcast?
Tim Galway's book "The Inner Game of Tennis" revolutionized coaching by emphasizing process over outcome and focusing on helpful states of mind.
How does the podcast discuss the concept of mental coaching?
The podcast explores the concept of mental coaching and highlights the importance of focusing on the right things for good performance.
What is being tested as a possible solution to combat the virus?
Pharmaceutical companies are testing the use of llama antibodies to combat the virus.
How are companies like Google and Apple using data to respond to the pandemic?
Companies like Google and Apple are using mobile phone data to trace people's movements, and Facebook data is being given to academics who anonymize it for policymakers.
What does the speaker think about anti-lockdown protests?
The speaker expresses disapproval of anti-lockdown protests, emphasizing the impact on others and the potential for increased spread of the virus.
What does the speaker talk about regarding the US government's response to the pandemic?
The speaker discusses the incompetence of the US government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic compared to countries like South Korea and Germany, emphasizing the need for intelligent management and organization.
What insights did the speaker gain into government departments during the Trump administration?
The speaker gained insights into various government departments, including the National Weather Service, during the Trump administration, revealing the indifference and neglect towards managing important departments.
Who are some of the mentors mentioned by Michael Lewis?
Mentors mentioned by Michael Lewis include Coach Fit, the speaker's father, Tom Wolfe, and editor Star Lawrence.
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