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.
For more on Pat and the Table Group, visit https://www.tablegroup.com
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Episodes
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.
23. Hard Culture
January 24, 2020 06:46 - 24 minutes - 58.9 MBOn this episode the team breaks down company culture. What do companies get right and why are so many organizations focused on perks?
22. Teamwork Dies Young
January 16, 2020 06:53 - 16 minutes - 40.8 MBThe impact of youth sports on the culture of teamwork.
21. What's Your Rallying Cry
January 08, 2020 05:30 - 31 minutes - 73.2 MBForget a new year's resolution, you and your team need a rallying cry. Jeff and Chris join the podcast to take a deep dive into one of the most practical and useful tools we use with our clients. When everything is important, nothing is important. Join the conversation and learn how to set a single, near-term priority for you and your team. Resources mentioned in the Podcast The Meeting Advantage: https://bit.ly/2FsIqzI The Advantage Book: https://bit.ly/2s41ZeR
20. Start With Vulnerability
December 28, 2019 02:01 - 25 minutes - 61.4 MBPat's wife Laura joins the podcast to discuss the power of vulnerability at work and at home.
20. Start With Vulnerability
December 28, 2019 02:01 - 25 minutes - 61.4 MBPat's wife Laura joins the podcast to discuss the power of vulnerability at work and at home.
19. Making Strategy Simple
December 19, 2019 17:29 - 38 minutes - 89.5 MBYour organization's strategy should be simple and usable. Chris joins Pat and Cody to demystify "strategy". They share examples of companies who get it right and provide a framework for developing three strategic filters that should provide the context for all decision-making.
18. How Dysfunctional Is Your Team?
December 12, 2019 05:30 - 46 minutes - 108 MBPat and the team dig into The Five Dysfunctions of a Team model and use the Table Group's Online Team Assessment to help listeners identify the dysfunction on their own teams. Learn more about the team assessment: https://www.tablegroup.com/teamwork/online-team-assessment Listeners use promo code "PODCAST" to receive 20% of the assessment. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team book: https://amzn.to/2rDdQQO
17. The Best CEO You've Never Heard Of
December 04, 2019 22:11 - 53 minutes - 125 MBBobby Herrera stops by the podcast to talk about leadership, struggle, and building a world-class culture of "climbers" at his company Populus Group. Bobby's book The Gift of Struggle can be found here: https://bobby-herrera.com/books/
16. The Most Important Organization in the World
November 26, 2019 17:28 - 38 minutes - 90 MBAmy and Jeff join the podcast to talk about the most important organization in the world - family. We discuss how to run your family with the same sense of intentionality and rigor we use in our businesses and answer The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family. The book and resources discussed can be found here: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/frantic
15. When Bigger Isn't Better
November 19, 2019 21:26 - 23 minutes - 52.7 MBPat and Cody discuss the benefits of small company culture and make the case that bigger isn't always better.
14. The Limits of Diversity - Creating a Real Company Culture
November 13, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 82.3 MBQuestion #2: How do we behave? Jeff joins Pat and Cody to discuss values and how to create culture in organizations. They break down some of the best and worst company cultures they have encountered and make a case for who shouldn't belong in your organization.
13. All-Pro CEO: Executive Lessons From a Former NFL Running Back
November 06, 2019 04:59 - 33 minutes - 78.8 MBPat is joined by NFL All-Pro running back Justin Forsett to discuss leadership, teamwork and culture in professional sports and his new role as CEO of startup company, Shower Pill. Afterwards, Cody and Pat debrief and pick out the wisdom for leaders and teams. Check out Shower Pill here: https://www.showerpill.com/
12. One Question Every Company Must Answer
October 30, 2019 14:46 - 40 minutes - 95 MBEvery organization needs clarity. And the first question every company needs to answer is "Why do we exist?" Pat and Cody sit down to discuss and offer real-world examples of clarity.
11. The Simple, Effective, and Free Path to Loving Your Work
October 23, 2019 05:52 - 35 minutes - 83.3 MBEveryone needs three things in order to love their work. Chris joins Pat and Cody to discuss job fulfillment, employee satisfaction, and what managers need to give the people they lead. More information on the topic can be found here: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/engagement
10. Two Extremely Dangerous Attitudes About Work
October 16, 2019 13:46 - 26 minutes - 62 MBPat addresses two very common and very dangerous perspectives about work.
9. Managing Up Without Sucking Up
October 09, 2019 08:00 - 24 minutes - 58.6 MBHow to be a hero and influence your boss.
8. The Power of Personality Profiles
October 02, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 81.3 MBWithout understanding how people are wired it makes it difficult to be a great leader, team member, spouse and even parent. Deb joins the podcast to discuss the fundamental attribution error, the Myers-Briggs, why Pat and Cody talk too much at dinner and much more.
7. Robot CEO
September 25, 2019 07:00 - 27 minutes - 64.3 MBSelf-control isn't always good. Pat and Cody weigh in on robot CEOs and the human side of leadership. And Pat gives a rapper name to everyone in the office.
Bonus: Team USA's Defeat and the Decline of Teamwork in Sports
September 17, 2019 03:29 - 23 minutes - 35.3 MBPat and Cody are joined by Lynne to discuss Team USA's disappointing exit from the FIBA World Cup tournament, Antonio Brown's first week with the Patriots and conflict on the sidelines during an NFL game.
6. Meetings and Movies
September 16, 2019 06:01 - 21 minutes - 31.2 MBMost meetings are bad - but they shouldn’t be. Pat and Cody discuss how leaders can borrow from the secrets of screenwriters and film directors to make their meetings more compelling and engaging. Pat draws on his own experience writing screenplays, and presents concepts from his book “Death By Meeting”. For more information and resources on this topic, visit: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/dbm
Bonus: Sports Culture
September 10, 2019 00:34 - 30 minutes - 44.3 MBPat and Cody introduce a new segment about the intersection between two of their favorite topics: organizational culture and sports. They take on some of the week’s top sports stories and provide insights as they relate to teamwork, leadership, and culture.
5. Curing Job Misery
September 05, 2019 07:06 - 26 minutes - 39.1 MBJob misery is an epidemic in today's working world and there is a simple cure. Pat and Cody provide an easy (and free) solution to help managers address job misery and develop engaged, fulfilled employees. For more resources related to employee engagement and making work more fulfilling, visit: https://www.tablegroup.com/employee-engagement
Bonus: Teamwork and an NFL Star's Retirement
August 27, 2019 18:56 - 17 minutes - 26 MBPat and Cody turn the mics on to discuss Andrew Luck’s surprise retirement from the NFL and its larger implications on the culture of teamwork
4. The Power of Naked Service
August 20, 2019 17:17 - 34 minutes - 78.3 MBPat and Cody are joined by a few colleagues (Jeff, James, and Chris) to discuss three counter-intuitive ways to win client loyalty and turn existing clients into raving fans. They explore the benefits of “getting naked” and offer advice on how to overcome the fears that can prevent you from securing new clients and building your business. Pat even shares his most embarrassing moment working with a client... this episode is a fun one! For more on the "getting naked" model, visit: https://ww...
3. The Upside of Conflict
August 07, 2019 00:48 - 34 minutes - 81.7 MBPat tackles one of his favorite topics. He and Cody discuss why conflict is critical on teams and why so many organizations avoid it at all costs. Pat provides practical tips for leaders and teams looking to bring more healthy conflict into their decision-making.
2. Stop Hiring the Wrong People
August 07, 2019 00:46 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MBPat and Cody explore why so many companies hire poorly. They present three qualities to look for in an interview that have nothing to do with technical expertise or experience, and they reveal the most dangerous hire that companies should avoid at all costs. The model referenced in the podcast can be found at: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/ideal-team-player
1. Being Smart is Overrated
August 07, 2019 00:44 - 38 minutes - 88.7 MBIn this first episode, Pat and Cody discuss why the smartest companies don’t always win. He presents organizational health as the greatest competitive advantage in business and takes us back to his first job to discuss where it all started.
Introducing "At The Table" with Patrick Lencioni
July 11, 2019 23:11 - 54 seconds - 1.23 MBSit 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 family to building world-class organizations, Pat brings his wisdom, humor, and insight together to provide actionable advice for leaders everywhere.