Jon Levy is a behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author known for exploring trust, human connection, belonging, and influence. He’s the founder of The Influencers Dinner, a secret dining experience that has grown into a community of thousands of leaders, including Nobel laureates, Olympians, celebrities, executives, artists, and musicians. His book You’re Invited: The Art and Science of Connection, Trust, and Belonging was named a Wall Street Journal “Book of the Month” in 2021. He’s also the author of The 2 AM Principle: Discover the Science of Adventure and the newly released Team Intelligence: How Brilliant Leaders Unlock Collective Genius.
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Why the smartest teams often fail, and how trust, belonging, and psychological safety drive collective intelligence
- The surprising data behind team performance, including why individual IQ doesn’t predict group success
- What makes a team “brilliant,” and how leaders can design environments that unlock group flow and faster decision-making
- How AI changes team dynamics and why it's urgent to redefine collaboration in a hybrid, tech-driven world
- The four principles of Team Intelligence and how they apply to both startups and global enterprises
- Jon’s personal journey from hosting secret dinners to writing Team Intelligence, and why he believes social bonds are the future of work
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