At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1K ratingsReal 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
184. Artificial Harmony
July 12, 2023 04:01 - 18 minutes - 42 MBJust 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 MBWhat 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 MBUtopia 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 MBWhen 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 MBWhat 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 MBWhat 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 MBLittle 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 MBSometimes 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 MBCourage 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 MBWhat 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 MBWhen 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 MBDecision 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 MBThere 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 MBHow 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
170. Sorry Not Sorry
April 05, 2023 04:01 - 24 minutes - 55.2 MBRegret sucks. This week on At the Table, we talk about how the best teams deal with mistakes and discuss a few of our own. 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
169. I've Got Rhythm
March 29, 2023 04:01 - 32 minutes - 74.6 MBWhy do we prioritize activity over productivity? This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the idea that we all have a natural rhythm for how we go about our days, and come up with some ways that we can be more intentional as we use that cadence to our advantage. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
168. Horseshoe Decision Making
March 22, 2023 04:01 - 22 minutes - 51.9 MBWhy are we so dependent on data when it comes to making decisions? This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau make the distinction between the science of measurement and the art of judgment, and the benefits of "close enough". To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
167. The Never-Ending Meeting
March 15, 2023 04:01 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBDespite how a 'never-ending meeting' might sound, progressive meetings are our favorite. This week, the team discusses the efficacy of progressive meetings, and why bringing new people into the room is one of the best ways to refine any idea or project. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
166. Work Harder at Resting
March 08, 2023 05:01 - 26 minutes - 60.6 MBIt's not sleep, it's not vacation, and it doesn't have a screen. This week, the team discusses the most common misconceptions about rest, and why we need to be intentional about spending our time doing things that truly replenish our energy. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
165. Not For Non-Profit
March 01, 2023 05:01 - 24 minutes - 55.4 MBThere are for-profit business and there are non-profit businesses. This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau question why these two types of organizations are operated so differently, and discuss how they could both learn a thing or two from each other. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
164. Dangerous DNA
February 22, 2023 05:01 - 23 minutes - 53.5 MBOrganizations need to communicate their values both internally and externally, and especially during the hiring process. This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss why accidental values can cause problems if leadership fails to properly identify and address them. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspo...
163. Hurts so Good
February 17, 2023 05:01 - 26 minutes - 61.3 MBPruning, though painful, is required in order for something to grow. Many leaders avoid it and end up paying the price later. This week, Pat and the gang discuss the importance of pruning things like programs, products and even people. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
162. Start Wasting Time
February 10, 2023 05:01 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBDon't be afraid to waste time. This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss how we can reframe our offsites to make them more effective and meaningful. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
161. Principle Over Policy
February 01, 2023 18:31 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MBToo many organizations allow their culture to be affected by their policies, while their policies should instead be informed by their culture. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the dangers of letting our policies send the wrong message to our employees and customers. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workingge...
160. Layoffs Done Wisely
January 26, 2023 20:34 - 32 minutes - 73.3 MBWe've all heard stories about the mistakes leaders make when conducting layoffs, but how can we carry them out well? This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss how to preserve our employees' dignity and strengthen our organizations by conducting layoffs with courage and clarity. Start with yourself handout: https://www.workinggenius.com/resources#additional-resources To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: ...
159. Cowardly Lion
January 18, 2023 05:01 - 29 minutes - 67 MBIn the pursuit of truth, hard conversations have to happen. So what are we afraid of? This week, Pat, Beau and Karen discuss what it means to have courage as a leader. Ep. 157 - 'Start With Yourself' Self-Audit Worksheet: https://www.workinggenius.com/resources#additional-resources To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: ti...
158. Unpacking the Southwest Airlines Situation
January 11, 2023 05:01 - 46 minutes - 106 MBHow does a competitive advantage become an achilles heel? This week, Pat, Cody and Beau sit down to discuss their perspectives on the Southwest Airlines situation. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
157. Start With Yourself
January 04, 2023 05:01 - 18 minutes - 42.4 MBLet's start the New Year with clarity. This week, Pat and Beau provide a framework for evaluating where we are in our work, at home, and on a personal level, so we can be more intentional about how we approach our day-to-day lives. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
156. Workquake
December 28, 2022 05:01 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBThere's been a tectonic shift in the nature of work. This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss the ramifications and importance of how we acknowledge and approach this shift leading into the new year. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
155. No Purchase Necessary
December 20, 2022 05:01 - 22 minutes - 52.3 MBMerry Christmas from the Table Group! This week, Pat, Cody, Beau and Tracy talk about a gift we can all give our coworkers, managers or direct reports that not only costs nothing, but can have a major impact on our relationships at work. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
154. Attention Deficit Advantage
December 14, 2022 05:01 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBOur attention spans are definitely not getting any longer. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau talk about how we can lean into this fact and take advantage of our short attention span as it relates to work, meetings, and getting stuff done fast. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
153. The Career Counselor is In
November 30, 2022 05:01 - 31 minutes - 71 MBThe career counselor is in. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau talk about what they would do if they didn't work at the Table Group and offer some advice. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
152. The New 3-Letter Secret to Success
November 23, 2022 05:01 - 25 minutes - 58.1 MBIt's simple, it's easy, and yet it's somehow a major competitive advantage. This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss the new 3-letter secret to success. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
151. Everyone's Got Stuff
November 09, 2022 05:01 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBEveryone's got stuff, and that stuff is a part of who we are. This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss why it's good to talk about our personal challenges at work, and how to do it safely. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
150. Say it Again, and Again, and Again...
November 02, 2022 04:01 - 27 minutes - 62.8 MBAs leaders and managers, we are often far too hesitant to overcommunicate. This week, on our 150th episode of the At the Table Podcast, the whole team discusses the importance of overcommunication, and the fears that keep us from achieving better clarity. To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/yexaujju
149. Success is Messy
October 21, 2022 04:01 - 20 minutes - 47.7 MBSuccess is messy. Embrace it, and don't assume others aren't. This week, Pat, Cody, Beau and Tracy discuss some common misconceptions about management and leadership.
148. What is Your Posture?
October 12, 2022 04:01 - 19 minutes - 45.4 MBWhat exactly is our company's culture indicating to others, and is that what we want to communicate? This week, Pat, Tracy and Beau discuss why posture matters, and how we can be intentional about presenting ourselves as organizations.
147. Org Health Insurance
October 05, 2022 04:01 - 30 minutes - 68.9 MBA healthy organization is a resilient one. This week, Pat, Beau and Karen discuss why investing in org health is the best way to prepare for difficult times, and list four practical things any team can do right now.
146. Beers With the Author
September 28, 2022 04:01 - 26 minutes - 61.7 MBThe Six Types of Working Genius book is now officially out! Check out this episode of the Working Genius Podcast to hear Pat talk about some of his experiences as an author and provide a behind-the-scenes look at his new book. Buy the Working Genius book: https://tinyurl.com/a4bz4tj5 Take the 12 minute assessment: workinggenius.com
145. The 'F' Word
September 21, 2022 04:01 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBNot that 'F' word. This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss the meaning of the word 'fun' at work.
144. Enough About Quiet Quitting
September 14, 2022 04:01 - 15 minutes - 36.2 MBEnough about quiet quitting. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the act of quitting and staying, and why this is neither a new concept nor a good thing for employees or the organizations they serve.
143. Innovation is Offensive
September 07, 2022 04:01 - 24 minutes - 56.5 MBInnovation is offensive. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the difference between protection and possibility, and why successful companies need to adopt an offensive posture around innovation.
142. Vocation Over Vacation
August 31, 2022 04:01 - 27 minutes - 62.6 MBWhen we don't see our work as a vocation, we're constantly looking forward to our next vacation. This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss the Sunday blues and the idea of work as a calling rather than a transactional relationship.
141. Your Work Sponge
August 24, 2022 04:01 - 29 minutes - 67.5 MBWhat did you take away from your first work experience? This week, Pat and team discuss their first jobs and the most important things they learned through those experiences, as well as the things they might have had to unlearn.
140. Work is a Verb
August 17, 2022 04:01 - 23 minutes - 54.1 MBWork is a verb, and we're supposed to enjoy it. This week, Pat, Tracy and Cody discuss the reasons why what we do matters far more than where we do it.
139. The Sport of Business
August 10, 2022 04:01 - 31 minutes - 71 MBLike many others in the business world, we love to make analogies to sports. Why are these analogies so impactful, and what can we learn from them? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the nature of the relationship between accountability and results.
138. Iron Sharpens Iron
August 05, 2022 04:01 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBHolding people accountable is an essential behavior for any high performing team, but the inability to do so remains one of the most prevalent dysfunctions in organizations today. This week, our good friend Chris Stefanick joins Pat and Tracy to discuss how iron sharpens iron, and why it is so important to foster this behavior within our teams.
137. Honey, I Shrunk the Team
July 22, 2022 04:01 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBHow many people belong on a leadership team? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy dive into the reasoning behind the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions.
136. Personal Life Lightning Round
July 15, 2022 04:01 - 20 minutes - 46.7 MB"Is there something going on in your life right now that's distracting you at work?" This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy use this simple question to put a new spin on the lightning round meeting, and come up with a trust building exercise that isn't complicated or soft.
135. The Last Virtual Conversation
July 06, 2022 04:01 - 17 minutes - 39.8 MBNavigating between virtual and in-person work shouldn't be an organizational problem or a policy issue; it's a unique challenge that needs to be addressed specifically at the team level. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy have what we hope to be our team's last conversation about "virtual work" (or as we like to call it, "work").