At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
228 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 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.
For more on Pat and the Table Group, visit https://www.tablegroup.com
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72. Slowing Down to Go Fast
December 23, 2020 05:30 - 16 minutes - 37.2 MBFor most organizations, slowing down is difficult. It feels wrong even though it's necessary. This week, Pat and Cody talk about how important it is for companies to slow down and take a step back, especially during times when they're moving fast.
71. What is Your Blind Spot?
December 16, 2020 05:30 - 23 minutes - 54.8 MBThere are things we do that only others notice, but we tend to shy away from helping each other understand them. This week, Pat and the gang discuss how important it is to address each others' blind spots.
70. The Truth About Virtual Productivity
December 09, 2020 05:30 - 16 minutes - 37.9 MBAfter almost nine months of virtual work, it's finally time to answer the question: Can we be as productive working from home as we are at the office and in person? Join Pat, Cody and Chris this week as they discuss whether or not 'the new normal' is sustainable.
69. Why You Should Protect Small Business
December 02, 2020 05:30 - 17 minutes - 41.1 MBWhy do small companies matter, and why should we care if they go out of business? In addition to the fact that the majority of people work for small companies, they're also more innovative, scrappy, and meritocratic than bigger ones. Join Pat, Cody and Tracy this week as they talk about why small companies are so important.
68. Rethink Your Vacation
November 25, 2020 05:30 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MBAs we take time off for the holidays, many of us try to forget about work as if that is a prerequisite for enjoying our vacation. The real question is: How we can integrate our work into our time off? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about how and why to share what you do for work with friends and family.
67. Why do You Work?
November 18, 2020 05:30 - 21 minutes - 48.9 MBEverybody works for a reason, but is it the right reason? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about why having a meaningful purpose for your work matters, and how to reshape it.
66. Who is Your Hero?
November 11, 2020 18:08 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MBBeing a hero at work looks a little different than the heroes we see in movies. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about why we tend not to recognize heroics within our organizations.
65. Your Genius and Your Team
November 04, 2020 05:30 - 33 minutes - 77.2 MBWhat do your geniuses mean to your team? What to do if your team is lacking in an area, and how to get more out of your team's assessment results. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy dive deeper into the Six Types of Working Genius.
64. What is Your Genius?
October 28, 2020 04:30 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MBWhat is your genius? This week, Pat talks with Cody and Tracy about his newest model, the Six Types of Working Genius. We've never seen Cody this excited!
63. Only the Scrappy Survive
October 21, 2020 04:30 - 22 minutes - 51.4 MBOnly scrappy companies survive and thrive. This week, Pat and Cody talk about the necessity of this quality for any successful business.
62. Pain Relief is Your Business
October 14, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 35.8 MBNo matter what position or industry, everyone is in the business of pain relief. Join Pat and Cody as they discuss the importance of connecting your job to the people you serve. Register for Pat's FREE virtual speech on the Six Types of Working Genius here: https://events.tablegroup.com/six-working-genius/?utm_source=podcast
61. Don't Have Work Friends
October 07, 2020 17:23 - 19 minutes - 44.5 MBAre we supposed to have friends at work? Why do we refuse to embrace the people we spend the majority of our day with? Pat and the team discuss work and friendship on this week’s episode.
60. Sometimes Democracy Sucks
September 30, 2020 04:30 - 15 minutes - 35.7 MBA great way to run a country, a bad way to run a business. Pat and Cody discuss the problems with trying to manage an organization as a pure democracy.
59. Don't Make Me Repeat Myself
September 23, 2020 15:28 - 21 minutes - 49.6 MBPat, Cody and Chris talk about how every leader needs to perform their duties as 'Chief Reminding Officer' in order to create clarity on their teams, and why we tend to avoid that responsibility so frequently.
58. The Power of Nothing
September 16, 2020 16:50 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBPat, Cody and Tracy explore the benefits of sitting in silence and organizing your thoughts. Why leaders and employees tend to avoid distraction-free time.
57. The Worst Job in the World
September 09, 2020 16:40 - 22 minutes - 54.7 MBPat and Cody design the world's worst job.
56. Politics Sucks
September 02, 2020 04:30 - 20 minutes - 46.4 MBOffice politics are destroying your culture. The team discusses the importance of saying what you mean and doing what you say.
55. Show Me the Merit
August 26, 2020 17:01 - 25 minutes - 60.3 MBAmy joins to talk about money, merit, and meritocracies in the workplace. And what employees are really looking for in their job.
54. Don't be a Cowardly Manager
August 19, 2020 18:07 - 23 minutes - 57.1 MBThe team discusses the importance of interpersonal courage and the consequences of being a cowardly manager.
53. The Danger of Humility
August 12, 2020 20:34 - 28 minutes - 68.1 MBPat and team take on one of their most important topics yet - humility.
52. LIVE - Questions that Demand Answers
August 05, 2020 16:17 - 52 minutes - 123 MBPat and the team are joined by the listeners for a special one year anniversary episode. They discuss 4 questions that must be answered in the midst of change and take live questions from listeners. Join the celebration.
51. The Work-Life Balance Hack
July 29, 2020 20:55 - 22 minutes - 54.9 MBWork-life balance is even more complicated than ever. The team explores two ways to cheat the conundrum.
50. Let the Haters Hate
July 22, 2020 04:30 - 22 minutes - 53.6 MBThe team discusses the real danger of trying to convince naysayers in an organization, the law of thirds and more.
49. Now Burn Your Ships
July 15, 2020 16:50 - 23 minutes - 56.4 MBAfter the "Plant Your Friggin Tree" episode, Pat and Cody follow-up with the next step in personal and organizational courage. At The Table Webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aufG1ABSTuiaQz9puUjvzw
48. Plant Your Friggin Tree
July 08, 2020 15:09 - 19 minutes - 47.8 MBStop waiting for "normal" to return. Do it now! Pat, Cody and Chris discuss decision making and action in the midst of uncertainty. In your businesses, in your families and in your personal lives, it's time to plant your friggin tree. At The Table Webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aufG1ABSTuiaQz9puUjvzw
47. Sophistication Sucks
July 02, 2020 14:07 - 22 minutes - 54.9 MBWhy are human beings so enamored with complexity? Pat and Cody answer this and explore the power of simplicity. Podcast Anniversary Webinar Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aufG1ABSTuiaQz9puUjvzw
46. Problem Solving and Pop Tarts
June 24, 2020 16:03 - 27 minutes - 64.2 MBTracy and Pat were having pop tarts when Pat invented the Issue Resolution Model. They share the origin story and application of the model with Cody. Issue Resolution Model PDF: https://www.tablegroup.com/download/issue-resolution-model/
45. Obliterate Your Office Space
June 17, 2020 04:30 - 20 minutes - 48.6 MBThe team re-thinks office space and types of work. As we go back to our places of work, does our resting work posture reflect what we are trying to accomplish?
44. What Do You Suck At?
June 10, 2020 21:21 - 26 minutes - 64 MBPat and Cody discuss the importance of identifying, airing, and even celebrating your weaknesses.
43. How Nice Leaders Become Angry
June 03, 2020 17:48 - 27 minutes - 64.9 MBThe team discusses frustration and anger and how a leader's desire to be "nice" can contribute.
42. Why Your CEO Doesn’t Get It
May 28, 2020 13:58 - 30 minutes - 72.9 MBPat, Cody and Chris discuss the three biases that prevent leaders from truly embracing organizational health. And they explore how conditioned we are to think that the “smart” side of the equation is more important than “health.”
Behind the Scenes: Real-time Re-entry Revelations
May 21, 2020 17:50 - 34 minutes - 80.5 MBPat, Tracy and Cody reflect on their first three days back in the office and make some real-time observations about the transition.
41. Burn the Resumé
May 19, 2020 19:39 - 28 minutes - 66.6 MBAs millions of people look for work and employers are set to rehire, Pat and Cody discuss the three critical traits for hiring and interviewing that are far more important than anything on the resumé.
40. Data is Overrated
May 13, 2020 19:19 - 20 minutes - 48.6 MBPat and Cody discuss decision-making, data, intuition and why we need more integrative thinking.
39. It's Time to Rethink Work
May 06, 2020 20:02 - 34 minutes - 80.8 MBLaura joins the podcast as the team discusses a fresh way to think about work and jobs. Whether you are heading back to work, looking for something new or a college graduate starting your career, now is the perfect time to rethink work and find fulfillment and joy in what you do.
38. Why We Innovate in a Crisis
April 29, 2020 15:23 - 24 minutes - 59.2 MBPat and the team analyze why they have been able to innovate during this time and how we can bring that creativity and urgency back with us into the new normal.
37. Lean in to Discomfort
April 23, 2020 19:54 - 32 minutes - 77.4 MBIncluding a special recorded interview segment with Alan Mulally, the former CEO of Ford and Boeing, Pat and team discuss the benefits and rewards of leaning in to uncomfortable conversations.
36. Let's Never Go Back to Normal
April 15, 2020 16:42 - 32 minutes - 76.8 MBPat and Cody have a candid and casual conversation about preparing to enter a "new normal."
35. The Five Dysfunctions of a Virtual Team
April 08, 2020 14:34 - 37 minutes - 89.2 MBThis new virtual work environment poses unique challenges for teams looking to become more cohesive and effective. Pat and crew discuss how teams can overcome the five dysfunctions in a virtual world and emerge from this crisis better.
34. War for Jobs
April 02, 2020 04:30 - 17 minutes - 40.4 MBPat calls everyone to enlist in the war for jobs. He proposes some ideas for companies, leaders and workers to help save jobs and sacrifice for the greater good.
33. Org Health in a Health Crisis
March 31, 2020 14:03 - 32 minutes - 77.7 MBPat is joined by Dr. Bill Morice from the Mayo Clinic to discuss the coronavirus crisis and leading a healthy organization in the midst of a pandemic
32. How Do You Measure Success?
March 25, 2020 10:07 - 21 minutes - 52.1 MBPat and Cody discuss success, performance and dignity.
31. Leadership Doesn’t Stop
March 20, 2020 14:56 - 24 minutes - 58.9 MBPat offers some advice for leading in uncertain times.
30. LIVE - Make Your Meetings Matter
March 11, 2020 04:30 - 37 minutes - 89.2 MBIn a special episode recorded live from the stage of Table Group's UnConference, Pat, Cody and Chris tackle one of the most important activities in business - meetings. They take questions from the audience and explore how to run better, more effective meetings.
29. Behind the Scenes of Writing a Book
March 05, 2020 05:30 - 18 minutes - 44 MBPat and the team sit down to discuss the book writing process and tell some of their favorite stories from the last 20 years and 12 books.
28. Pat's Brand New Book - The Motive
February 26, 2020 05:30 - 25 minutes - 60.7 MBPat's new book, The Motive is out today! Cody takes the host spot to dig into Pat's latest thinking on leadership and what might be his most important book yet. Listen and discover your motive.
27. Joy is the Leading Indicator
February 20, 2020 05:30 - 27 minutes - 64.1 MBThe first sign of trouble on the horizon for any organization is not as clean and measurable as you might think. Pat and Cody make the case that leaders would be wise to pay keen attention to the joy in their organizations.
26. Stop Agreeing to Disagree
February 13, 2020 05:30 - 19 minutes - 48 MBConflict with trust is the pursuit of truth or the best idea. Too many teams, families and friends stop short of the best answer because they "agree to disagree." Pat and Cody suggest a different approach - convince or be convinced.
25. The Cost of One Bad Team Member
February 05, 2020 17:32 - 30 minutes - 71 MBCan one bad apple really spoil the whole bunch? Pat and the team discuss the impact of even one team member who doesn't fit. Consulting corner is back! Pat answers listeners questions.
24. “That’s Not Good Enough”
January 29, 2020 15:08 - 25 minutes - 60.3 MBThe team sits down to discuss four simple words that are not used enough on teams. Pat and Cody introduce a new segment intended to deconstruct common corporate speak and the damage caused by sayings that are used in companies every day.