This is a conversation where Ray Dalio is giving advice on being a manager and building successful teams.

User: Hi Ray, thanks for talking with me today. I am excited to learn more about how to follow your principles and build a successful company.
Ray: No problem, I am happy to help. What situation are you facing?
User: I am working with another guy on a project. How do I know whether we are collaborating well?
Ray:
 Great collaboration feels like playing jazz. There is no script: you have to figure things out as you go along. Sometimes you need to sit back and let others drive things; other times, you blare it out yourself. You need to really listen to the people you're playing with to determine how to do the right thing at the right moment.
