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At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

225 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1K ratings

Real conversations and practical advice for everyday leaders. Sit across the table from one of the foremost experts in leadership and business. In his simple and approachable style, Pat tackles every topic related to the world of work (and some that aren’t). From culture to teamwork to building world-class organizations, Pat brings his wisdom, humor, and insight together to provide actionable advice for leaders everywhere.

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Episodes

219. Long Before the Headline

March 20, 2024 04:01 - 22 minutes - 52 MB

Strategic mistakes are not the root cause of business failure - they're a downstream symptom of organizational dysfunction.  This week, Pat and the team conduct a forensic analysis of businesses successes and failures including Ford, United Airlines, and Hertz.     Hertz CEO Resigns After Big Bet on EVs Fails to Pay Off: https://tinyurl.com/HertzCEOResigns   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast

218. Zoom Out

March 13, 2024 04:01 - 32 minutes - 73.8 MB

For most of us, virtual meetings are now a regular part of our workday.  This week, Pat and the team take a forensic look at video conferencing and discuss some simple recommendations for improving our approach to virtual meetings.     Summary Article - 8 Limitations and 4 Recommendations:  orghealthhub.com/zoomarticle   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast

217. Open on Sunday with Craig Groeschel

March 07, 2024 18:26 - 47 minutes - 108 MB

What's it like leading a large organization, and how is it different if that organization is a church? This week, Pat and Cody are excited to be joined by good friend and special guest host Craig Groeschel.  Craig is the founder and pastor of Life Church, the host of The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, and the bestselling author of many books related to leadership, faith, and everything in between.     Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/CGroeschelLeadershipPodcas...

216. Robin and Batman

February 28, 2024 05:01 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MB

Batman needs Robin, and the same sentiment is true in all types of organizations.  This week, the team talks about the importance of the second in command, both in their relationship to the leader and to the success of the team.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   NFL Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bonus-are-you-ready-for-some-football/id1474171732?i=1000625628299   To listen to the 3-Minute Reset: https://3minuter...

215. Strategy Takes Courage

February 21, 2024 17:48 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MB

Implementing strategy requires difficult decisions.  This week, Pat and the team discuss the importance of strategic anchors, and the type of courage that leaders must have in order to make sure their employees are rowing in the same direction.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   To listen to the 3-Minute Reset: https://3minutereset.org/

214. Jugglers Anonymous

February 14, 2024 05:01 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MB

Juggling too many things is dangerous, especially as a leader.  This week, Pat and the team discuss the importance of simplicity as it relates to our priorities and how we spend our time.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   The 49ers may have lost, but you can still use code TEAM25 until Wednesday, Feb 14 at midnight PT to earn 25% off all assessment purchases! Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ 5 Dysfunctio...

213. The Luxury of Failure

February 07, 2024 05:01 - 22 minutes - 51.3 MB

Every experience we have is either an asset or a liability.  This week, the team discusses survival and the importance of how we choose to deal with failure.     The 49ers may have lost, but you can still use code TEAM25 until Wednesday, Feb 14 at midnight PT to earn 25% off all assessment purchases! Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: https://www.tablegroup.com/topics-and-resources/teamwork-5-dysfunctions/#5dAssessment   ...

212. Virtues, Values and Volition

January 31, 2024 05:01 - 20 minutes - 47.6 MB

It's always important to be intentional about the way we behave and apply our talents at work.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy make distinctions between virtues and values.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast

211. Scrappy Doo and Don't

January 24, 2024 05:01 - 21 minutes - 48.8 MB

It's one of the most important qualities of high-performing teams and the people that make them up.  This week, Pat and the team talk about what it means to be scrappy.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://areyougame.com/products/ggc3009-the-game-of-fuzzy-logic  

210. Hit the Reset Button

January 17, 2024 05:01 - 18 minutes - 42.7 MB

Hit the reset button.  This week, Pat and the team discuss a simple way to reinforce clarity on a team.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast

209. Backseat Driver

January 10, 2024 05:01 - 21 minutes - 50.1 MB

How do you influence a team when you're not the leader?  This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss org health and managing up.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://www.nissinfoods.com/product/top-ramen/top-ramen-chicken/

208. Human Intelligence

January 05, 2024 00:09 - 28 minutes - 64.3 MB

We may not be experts in the field of technology, but we do understand humans.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau share their thoughts about the rise of artificial intelligence.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   To listen to the 3-Minute Reset: https://tinyurl.com/3minutereset

207. Liar Liar

December 20, 2023 05:01 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MB

Being positive all the time isn't necessarily a good thing.  This week, the team talks about the importance of being genuine and the danger of artificial praise.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   To subscribe to the 3-Minute Reset: https://tinyurl.com/3minutereset

206. Abnormally Normal

December 13, 2023 05:01 - 21 minutes - 49.4 MB

Being 'normal' is rarer than you think.  This week, the team talks about some recent experiences as customers, and why mastering the fundamentals of running a business, managing your employees, and serving your clients is actually what makes an organization stand out.     This week's unpaid ad - The Normal Brand: http://tinyurl.com/unpaidnormalbrand   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast    

205. 360 Degrees of Separation

December 06, 2023 23:07 - 35 minutes - 80.6 MB

What is the best way to provide feedback and evaluate performance?  This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss the problems with 360 degree feedback and provide some effective alternatives that increase trust on a team rather than damaging it.     Team effectiveness article: https://tinyurl.com/teameffectivenessarticle   Team effectiveness exercise pdf: https://tinyurl.com/teameffectivenessexercisepdf   Check out the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/ttgt...

204. Multitasking Sucks

November 30, 2023 19:52 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MB

Multitasking sucks.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss switching costs, corporate attention deficit, and the problems with what we consider to be 'multitasking'.   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/

203. A Dash of Vulnerability

November 22, 2023 05:01 - 17 minutes - 39.5 MB

It's holiday season, and for most of us, it won't hurt to be a little more vulnerable with the people around us.  This week, Pat and the team discuss some simple ways to strengthen our relationships.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast

202. Working Towards Healing

November 16, 2023 19:48 - 38 minutes - 88.6 MB

Healing is possible within the context of work.  This week, the team discusses what we believe to be a fundamental reason for making our organizations healthy.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast

201. Beware of the Novel, Easy, and Immediate

November 08, 2023 05:01 - 25 minutes - 57.8 MB

Beware of the novel, easy, and immediate.  This week, Pat and the team discuss why even the best companies, teams, and individuals ignore the simple, proven solutions in favor of comfortability and short-term results.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast    

200. The Smart/Humble Dilemma

November 01, 2023 04:01 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MB

Is there a gray area between the accidental mess-maker and the skillful politician?  This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau look back after 200 episodes of the At the Table Podcast, and discuss the implications of wounds on the Ideal Team Player model.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   Check out the Ideal Team Player: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/ideal-team-player/     

199. The Company You Keep

October 25, 2023 04:01 - 19 minutes - 44.1 MB

The people that you surround yourself with probably have a greater impact on you than you think.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the importance of being intentional about the company you keep, and how you can apply this to the people you spend 40 hours with each week.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration: workinggenius.me/atwnovreg

198. LIVE - The Forgotten First Book

October 19, 2023 23:31 - 40 minutes - 91.7 MB

This week, the entire podcast team discusses Pat's first book - The Five Temptations of a CEO - and takes questions from a live audience of Table Group Principal Consultants.     Connect with a Table Group Consultant: https://www.tablegroup.com/consulting/   Check out The Five Temptations of a CEO: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/temptations/   Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   3M Flipcharts: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/cobbj...

197. World Events and the Workplace

October 12, 2023 21:55 - 17 minutes - 41 MB

When things happen in the world around us, we still go to work.  This week, Pat and the team discuss the most and least effective ways managers and leaders can address current events with their teams.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

196. Leaderlessness

October 04, 2023 17:46 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MB

Why do teams need leaders?  This week, Pat and the team discuss the concept of a leaderless team, and whether or not the idea has any merit.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   Take the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment:  tinyurl.com/5dysfunctionsofateamassessment   Unfrustrate your meetings and join Pat "At the Whiteboard" for a free, virtual live event! workinggenius.me/atwnovreg 

195. The Least You Can Do

September 28, 2023 18:18 - 35 minutes - 82.2 MB

Leaders have many responsibilities, but too often the most basic aspects of the role are overlooked.  This week, Pat and the team discuss employee engagement and provide some simple but necessary ways to make sure you're creating the right environment for your team.     Questions for Leaders: What do I know about the people that work for me?  When’s the last time I asked them about these things?   Why does their job matter to somebody else (customers, clients, vendors, colleagues...

194. The Invisible Threat

September 20, 2023 04:01 - 29 minutes - 67.6 MB

What is your company culture, and how can you protect it? This week, Pat and the team discuss the context of organizational values and how they are affected by the culture at large.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   To become a Certified Working Genius Facilitator: https://workinggenius.me/certpodcast23   To take the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/online-team-assessment/

193. Inside the Moat

September 13, 2023 04:01 - 23 minutes - 53.3 MB

Where exactly is your organization's moat, and who lives inside?  This week, Pat and the team talk about why it is so important to be intentional about the way you involve and build relationships with employees, partners, and vendors within your business.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   NFL Leadership Notes: https://files.tablegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/05054954/NFL-Team-Rankings-Updated.pdf   Become a Working Genius Certifi...

192. Politics Isn't Politics

September 07, 2023 16:46 - 27 minutes - 63.9 MB

Conflict without trust is politics.  But what exactly is politics?  This week, Pat and the team discuss the implications of manipulative behavior in the workplace.     Pat's NFL Leadership Ranking Notes: https://files.tablegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/05054954/NFL-Team-Rankings-Updated.pdf   Take the Online Team Assessment: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/online-team-assessment/   Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   Article - 7...

191. When Gossip is Good

August 30, 2023 04:01 - 21 minutes - 49.3 MB

Gossip is always a bad thing... right?  This week, the team talks about why gossip - under certain circumstances - is actually necessary and productive.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

Bonus: Are You Ready for Some Football?

August 25, 2023 04:01 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MB

This week - despite Tracy's best efforts - Pat and the fellas talk football.  Tune in to this special episode for a breakdown of Pat's new framework for predicting the success of NFL teams based on their leadership.   NFL Leadership Ranking Notes Check out Pat and Cody's short-lived "Sports Culture" podcast

190. Boring Meetings Suck

August 23, 2023 04:01 - 30 minutes - 68.8 MB

Boring meetings suck.  This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau talk about raising the stakes and discuss ways to improve our meetings.  

189. The Leadership Hat Trick

August 16, 2023 04:01 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MB

A hat trick from Patrick.  This week, the team boils down what it takes to be a good leader into three simple concepts.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/

188. Whatever You Say, Boss

August 09, 2023 20:16 - 18 minutes - 41.3 MB

Conflict and discomfort is necessary on a healthy team, but when exactly is it better to be deferential to the leader?  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the humanity of managers and the importance of humility in managing others.     To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   To order Jon Gordon's Newest Book, The One Truth: https://jongordon.com/book/the-one...

187. The Upside of Down

August 04, 2023 04:43 - 18 minutes - 41.7 MB

Positive change - both organizationally and personally - comes with plenty of difficult times, yet we often convince ourselves that these seasons don't need to exist.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the necessity of negative periods and how we can approach them mindfully instead of trying to avoid them.     To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

186. The Friday Night Test

July 26, 2023 16:29 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MB

How do you view your weekends?  This week, Pat and Cody discuss how your attitude about Fridays can give you insights about your job.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/

185. Stop Using the E Word

July 19, 2023 04:01 - 28 minutes - 64.8 MB

It's a word we hear often, but we're not so sure it's being used correctly.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau talk about what it actually means to empower your employees.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   Take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/

184. Artificial Harmony

July 12, 2023 04:01 - 18 minutes - 42 MB

Just like old times.  This week, Pat and Cody discuss the dangers of artificial harmony.  

183. The Unreasonable Leader

July 05, 2023 04:01 - 15 minutes - 34.5 MB

What does it mean to be an unreasonable leader?  This week, the team talks about the leader's responsibility to set expectations and aim high.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

182. Utopia Sucks

June 28, 2023 04:01 - 17 minutes - 39.3 MB

Utopia sucks.  This week, Pat, Beau and Karen discuss the meaning of utopia, and how it relates to the way we treat our work.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

181. Mind the Gap

June 21, 2023 04:01 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MB

When it comes to organizational clarity, a tiny gap on a leadership team can become a big crack down the line.  This week, Pat and the team discuss a few reasons why these gaps appear, and how to best prevent them.  

180. WD40 for Organizations

June 14, 2023 04:01 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MB

What is the motor oil of the organizational machine?  This week, the team talks about the importance of relationships and shares some examples of your 'big little things'.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

179. The Activism Reset

June 08, 2023 04:01 - 27 minutes - 62 MB

What does activism look like, and how does it effect those who make up our organization?  This week, the team revisits the importance of being intentional about how we run our businesses.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast    

178. Big Little Things

May 31, 2023 04:01 - 25 minutes - 57.8 MB

Little things change culture.  This week, Pat, Tracy, Beau and Matt talk about the popsicle hotline, a jar of jellybeans, and the DMV.  

177. Apology Necessary

May 24, 2023 04:01 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MB

Sometimes an apology is necessary.  This week, Pat, Tracy and Beau discuss forgiveness, and why the ability to apologize and forgive is essential for building trust on a team.     To check out the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: tinyurl.com/5dysfunctionsofateamassessment   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

176. The Three Types of Courage

May 17, 2023 21:12 - 28 minutes - 65.6 MB

Courage is more valuable than knowledge.  This week, the team discusses some of Pat's most recent thoughts about people and teams.  

175. Salud

May 10, 2023 16:01 - 27 minutes - 63.9 MB

What does the world of work look like in a communist country, and what can that teach us about org health?  This week, Pat and Beau are joined by our friend and colleague Joel, to learn about his story and his experiences living in and leaving Cuba.  

174. Four Letter Words

May 03, 2023 04:01 - 21 minutes - 49.7 MB

When it comes to the use of certain four letter words, every organization is different.  This week, the team discusses the importance of being intentional in determining your company culture, even as it pertains to the way people speak.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

173. Decision Making is Overrated

April 26, 2023 04:01 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MB

Decision making is overrated.  This week, the team talks about the difference between decision science and implementation science.    To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg   To apply for "A Day With Jon and Pat": https://adaywithjonandpat.com/

172. Word Salad

April 19, 2023 04:01 - 21 minutes - 48.3 MB

There are many ways to erode trust, and word salad is surely one of them.  This week, the team talks about the art of speaking with big words while saying nothing of substance, and why this type of patronizing language is all too common in the business world today.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg

171. Silos vs. Amoebas

April 12, 2023 04:01 - 24 minutes - 55 MB

How much structure does an organization need?  This week, the team talks about the difference between silos and amoebas, and why the healthiest way to operate is somewhere in between.     See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

Guests

Craig Groeschel
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