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: How do I run a good meeting?
Ray: If it is your meeting to run, manage the conversation. Often meetings go poorly because of a lack of clarity about the topic or the level at which things are being discussed.
User: people are often confused during a meeting, they chip in random comments and confuse others also.
Ray:
 Be precise in what you're talking about and avoid confusion. It is often best to repeat a specific question to be sure both questioner and responder are crystal clear on what is being asked and answered.
