Podcasts by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

206. Abnormally Normal from 2023-12-13T05:01

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, ...

205. 360 Degrees of Separation from 2023-12-06T23:07

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 tha...

204. Multitasking Sucks from 2023-11-30T19:52

Multitasking sucks.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss switching costs, corporate attention deficit, and the problems with what we consider to be 'multitasking'.

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203. A Dash of Vulnerability from 2023-11-22T05:01

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 relations...

202. Working Towards Healing from 2023-11-16T19:48

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.  

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201. Beware of the Novel, Easy, and Immediate from 2023-11-08T05:01

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 ...

200. The Smart/Humble Dilemma from 2023-11-01T04:01

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 th...

199. The Company You Keep from 2023-10-25T04:01

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...

198. LIVE - The Forgotten First Book from 2023-10-19T23:31

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.  

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197. World Events and the Workplace from 2023-10-12T21:55

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 ...

196. Leaderlessness from 2023-10-04T17:46

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.  

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195. The Least You Can Do from 2023-09-28T18:18

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 necessar...

194. The Invisible Threat from 2023-09-20T04:01

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.  

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193. Inside the Moat from 2023-09-13T04:01

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 relationship...

192. Politics Isn't Politics from 2023-09-07T16:46

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.  

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191. When Gossip is Good from 2023-08-30T04:01

Gossip is always a bad thing... right?  This week, the team talks about why gossip - under certain circumstances - is actually necessary and productive.  

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Bonus: Are You Ready for Some Football? from 2023-08-25T04:01

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...

190. Boring Meetings Suck from 2023-08-23T04:01

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 from 2023-08-16T04:01

A hat trick from Patrick.  This week, the team boils down what it takes to be a good leader into three simple concepts.  

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188. Whatever You Say, Boss from 2023-08-09T20:16

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...

187. The Upside of Down from 2023-08-04T04:43

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 T...

186. The Friday Night Test from 2023-07-26T16:29

How do you view your weekends?  This week, Pat and Cody discuss how your attitude about Fridays can give you insights about your job.  

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185. Stop Using the E Word from 2023-07-19T04:01

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.  

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184. Artificial Harmony from 2023-07-12T04:01

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

183. The Unreasonable Leader from 2023-07-05T04:01

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.  

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182. Utopia Sucks from 2023-06-28T04:01

Utopia sucks.  This week, Pat, Beau and Karen discuss the meaning of utopia, and how it relates to the way we treat our work.  

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181. Mind the Gap from 2023-06-21T04:01

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 t...

180. WD40 for Organizations from 2023-06-14T04:01

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'.  

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179. The Activism Reset from 2023-06-08T04:01

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.  

178. Big Little Things from 2023-05-31T04:01

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 from 2023-05-24T04:01

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.  

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176. The Three Types of Courage from 2023-05-17T21:12:02

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

175. Salud from 2023-05-10T16:01

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 hi...

174. Four Letter Words from 2023-05-03T04:01

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, ev...

173. Decision Making is Overrated from 2023-04-26T04:01

Decision making is overrated.  This week, the team talks about the difference between decision science and implementation science. 

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172. Word Salad from 2023-04-19T04:01

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...

171. Silos vs. Amoebas from 2023-04-12T04:01

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.  

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170. Sorry Not Sorry from 2023-04-05T04:01

Regret sucks.  This week on At the Table, we talk about how the best teams deal with mistakes and discuss a few of our own.  

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169. I've Got Rhythm from 2023-03-29T04:01

Why 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 c...

168. Horseshoe Decision Making from 2023-03-22T04:01

Why 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 t...

167. The Never-Ending Meeting from 2023-03-15T04:01

Despite 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...

166. Work Harder at Resting from 2023-03-08T05:01

It'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 inten...

165. Not For Non-Profit from 2023-03-01T05:01

There 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...

164. Dangerous DNA from 2023-02-22T05:01

Organizations 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 v...

163. Hurts so Good from 2023-02-17T05:01

Pruning, 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 thin...

162. Start Wasting Time from 2023-02-10T05:01

Don'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.  

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161. Principle Over Policy from 2023-02-01T18:31:03

Too 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 ...

160. Layoffs Done Wisely from 2023-01-26T20:34:22

We'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...

159. Cowardly Lion from 2023-01-18T05:01

In 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.  

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158. Unpacking the Southwest Airlines Situation from 2023-01-11T05:01

How 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.  ...

157. Start With Yourself from 2023-01-04T05:01

Let'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 c...

156. Workquake from 2022-12-28T05:01

There'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...

155. No Purchase Necessary from 2022-12-20T05:01

Merry 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 ...

154. Attention Deficit Advantage from 2022-12-14T05:01

Our 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 t...

153. The Career Counselor is In from 2022-11-30T05:01

The 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.  

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152. The New 3-Letter Secret to Success from 2022-11-23T05:01

It'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.  

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151. Everyone's Got Stuff from 2022-11-09T05:01

Everyone'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...

150. Say it Again, and Again, and Again... from 2022-11-02T04:01

As 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 ove...

149. Success is Messy from 2022-10-21T04:01

Success 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? from 2022-10-12T04:01

What 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 ab...

147. Org Health Insurance from 2022-10-05T04:01

A 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 ...

146. Beers With the Author from 2022-09-28T04:01

The 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...

145. The 'F' Word from 2022-09-21T04:01

Not that 'F' word.  This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss the meaning of the word 'fun' at work.  

144. Enough About Quiet Quitting from 2022-09-14T04:01

Enough 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 th...

143. Innovation is Offensive from 2022-09-07T04:01

Innovation 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 innovat...

142. Vocation Over Vacation from 2022-08-31T04:01

When 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...

141. Your Work Sponge from 2022-08-24T04:01

What 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 thi...

140. Work is a Verb from 2022-08-17T04:01

Work 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 from 2022-08-10T04:01

Like 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 ...

138. Iron Sharpens Iron from 2022-08-05T04:01

Holding 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, ou...

137. Honey, I Shrunk the Team from 2022-07-22T04:01

How 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 from 2022-07-15T04:01

"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, an...

135. The Last Virtual Conversation from 2022-07-06T04:01

Navigating 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 w...

134. 14 Qs About the 5 Ds from 2022-06-29T04:01

This year, we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pat's book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.  In this episode, Pat and Cody respond to 14 of your questions about the model, the book, and ho...

133. Freestyle Rap from 2022-06-24T04:01

Comparison is not only the thief of joy, but the thief of potential.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the 10,000 hours rule and the intersection of joy, talent and practice.  

132. Dignity is Tricky from 2022-06-17T04:01

The concept of dignity in work is at the heart of organizational health, but it's not always as simple as it's made out to be.  Dignity requires an emphasis on performance as well as humanity, b...

131. Blowing up Performance Management from 2022-06-10T18:59:53

Forget everything you know about performance management.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about one of the most important jobs of any leader, and how it relates to hiring, firing, and everyt...

130. The Patron Saint of the Ignorant from 2022-06-03T18:07:57

What is assumed to be understood is often what is most important.  

129. You're Not Tired, You're Fatigued from 2022-05-25T04:01

Right now, within a lot of organizations, one of the most common issues we're facing is fatigue.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the different reasons for this issue, and why we as employ...

128. Leader Monkey from 2022-05-17T04:01

Almost every leader has a role to play outside of their explicit duty to manage others.  This week, Pat, Cody and Karen discuss the idea of being a 'leader monkey' and the importance of making t...

127. Adjust Your Rearview Mirror from 2022-05-11T04:01

When we get through painful experiences, both in our lives and in our work, how do we tend to look back on those experiences?  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss how we can begin to see fail...

126. Abdication vs. Delegation from 2022-05-03T04:01

When it comes to being a leader, how can we tell the difference between delegating tasks and abdicating our responsibilities?  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the intersection of The Moti...

125. Poisonous Candy from 2022-04-29T04:01

There are some ideas that seem great on the surface, but may lead to a number of unintended negative consequences.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the merits (and limits) of a new propos...

124. Our Fascination with Theranos from 2022-04-19T04:01

Other than television shows based on their unethical and disastrous decisions, what do the founders of Theranos, WeWork, and Uber have in common?  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the dang...

123. Don't Calm Down from 2022-04-08T04:01

This week on At the Table, the team discusses the importance of expressing appropriate emotion at work.  

122. Doctor Burnout from 2022-03-30T03:59

When it comes to burnout, it's not the amount of work, it's the type of work.  This week, the team talks about the nature of our jobs, and how to do more of what gives us energy and joy.  

121. Enough About Productivity from 2022-03-25T04:01

Productivity is an art, not a science.  

120. Plan is a Four Letter Word from 2022-03-18T04:01

It was Mike Tyson who said "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."  This week, the team discusses flexibility and the importance of identifying and working towards a 'true nor...

119. Gaslighting Really Sucks from 2022-03-09T05:01

We might not think of gaslighting as something that happens in the workplace, but it does... and it sucks.  When leaders are unwilling to be vulnerable, and team members are unable to admit thei...

118. It's a Strategy Thing from 2022-03-03T05:01

Product leadership, customer intimacy, operational excellence.  Every organization needs to pick one of these three values to be the best at in their industry.  

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117. Leaders Can't Be Pleasers from 2022-02-25T05:01

As a leader, it's tempting to try and make sure everyone in your organization likes you and approves of you.  However, good leaders know that this simply can't happen, and that's okay.  

116. It's Not Entitlement, it's Engagement from 2022-02-16T05:01

Many organizations are struggling to get their people back in the office.  It's tempting to see this as a reflection of their employees' character, but what does this really say about the enviro...

115. The Benefits of Being Sick from 2022-02-09T05:01

We talk about organizational health every week.  In this episode, Pat and Cody share their thoughts on being sick.  

114. Replant Your Friggin Tree from 2022-02-03T23:17:57

It's been a year and a half since we first encouraged you to plant your tree.  This week, Cody brings us back to one of our favorite episodes and offers a fresh perspective on a topic...

113. Management is Not a Reward from 2022-01-26T05:01

If promoting a high-performing member of your sales team means losing your best salesperson and gaining an average sales manager, why do we continue to rely so heavily on these metrics?  This we...

112. Speed Dating with Pat and Cody from 2022-01-19T05:01

How do I kindly hold someone accountable?  How do I influence my boss?  Is there such thing as too much conflict?  This week on the podcast, we decided to have Pat and Cody field some of the mos...

111. Rehire Your People from 2022-01-12T05:01

Everyone remembers their first day on the job.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about the mistakes that most companies make when onboarding, and why it's so important to communicate (and rec...

110. Be a Donkey Not a Unicorn from 2022-01-07T05:01

Donkeys, unicorns, Theranos and a Panamanian fisherman.  

109. Who is Your Sleeper? from 2021-12-31T01:20:49

Many Hall of Fame athletes were overlooked at the beginning of their careers until someone gave them the chance to shine.  This week, the team takes a look at how organizations evaluate talent, ...

108. Better Than a Gift from 2021-12-22T23:14:40

During this Christmas season, Pat, Cody and Tracy want to remind you about the importance of genuine appreciation and gratitude for those who make our jobs, and our lives, easier.  

107. The Poachers are Coming! from 2021-12-15T05:01

In the war for talent, the best defense isn't money.  This week, Pat and Cody discuss employee retention through employee engagement, and three easy ways to create an environment that nobody wan...

106. Don't Cheat Yourself from 2021-12-10T05:01

It's never been easier to get away with doing less.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss why we need to avoid falling into the trap of mediocrity.  

105. Pat and Cody Divided from 2021-12-01T05:01

This week, Pat and Cody discuss their own recent experiences with virtual leadership: the positive, the negative, and the unexpected.  

104. Person on the Street from 2021-11-24T05:01

This week's episode comes from the Working Genius Podcast where, last week, we debriefed some assessment results live!  Our friends Tom and Rosylyn, who own a local business, sit down with Pat a...

103. The 20 Minute Challenge from 2021-11-17T05:01

Too often, we waste time scheduling meetings around conversations that could happen immediately.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy issue a challenge to our listeners.  

102. The Brutal War for Talent from 2021-11-10T05:01

With the flexibility of remote work and the 'great resignation,' the war for talent has never been more brutal.  This week, the team discusses the importance of a strong culture in retaining goo...

101. The Elephant in the Workplace from 2021-11-02T04:01

This week, Pat and Cody tackle the elephant in the workplace and enter the danger around a topic that nobody wants to touch: vaccine mandates.  

100. Go Ahead, Enter the Danger from 2021-10-25T14:30

For At the Table's 100th episode, Pat and Cody are back with an important reminder.  Go ahead, enter the danger.  

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98. Freestyle from 2021-07-08T04:30

We typically prepare a topic before recording a new episode... this week we decided not to!  Tune in to hear Pat, Cody and Tracy 'freestyle' about organizational health.  

97. Hold Yourself Accountable from 2021-07-01T19:48:23

Holding our teammates accountable is almost never easy, even for the best leaders and the most healthy organizations.  On this week's episode, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss how to hold yourself ac...

96. You Should Retire Now from 2021-06-16T04:30

Retirement shouldn't be the end of work, it should be the beginning of doing what you want to be doing.  So why not "retire" now?

95. Re-entry Sucks from 2021-06-09T04:30

Are you excited to be back in the office?  This week, we discuss the reality of transition, and that even though returning to the office is a positive thing, it can still be difficult.  

94. So You Want to Fire Someone... from 2021-06-02T04:30

So you want to fire someone... stop!  This week on the podcast, we discuss the steps that every manager, leader and employer should take before letting someone go.  

93. Is Your Org Arrogant or Ashamed? from 2021-05-20T15:13:08

Healthy organizations are healing organizations.  But when things get messy or we miss the mark, how does your organization tend to respond?

92. Are You Addicted to Adrenaline? from 2021-05-14T18:30:16

Many of us are feeling signs of burnout and may be suffering from an addiction to adrenaline.  This week, Pat and Amy talk about the early signs of adrenaline addiction and how to reconnect with...

91. When To Leave a Job from 2021-05-07T15:21:49

Too many people go through life not knowing when they should leave a job. There are a lot of reasons to keep a job, and a few really good reasons to dust off your resume.

90. The Three Phases of Work from 2021-04-28T19:21:41

People tend to think of work in two phases, ideation and implementation.  In this special Working Genius crossover episode, we discuss the critical "middle" stage of work - activation.

89. The Best 4-Letter Word from 2021-04-21T04:30

Why do some teams succeed and some teams fail?  This week, the team identifies the best 4-letter word, and Tracy lets Pat and Cody talk about sports!

88. The Power of Daily Disruption from 2021-04-14T16:50:48

What are you working on today?  In this episode, Pat, Cody and Amy talk about the difference between mission and maintenance, and the importance of disruption in determining what's most importan...

87. This is Your Wake Up Call from 2021-04-07T04:30

How do you start your day?  This week, the team offers some practical personal advice related to stress and our morning routines.  

86. Wanna Get Away? from 2021-03-31T04:30

Over the past year, teams have been spending less and less time together.  In this week's episode, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the idea of a 'teamwork drought' and the importance of off-sites in...

85. The Whole World is Wasting Time from 2021-03-24T04:30

Most people and most companies waste a ton of time every day, and they've come to accept it.  This week, Pat and the team talk about why this is true, and how we can avoid it.  

84. The Genius of Meetings from 2021-03-17T04:30

Every meeting requires certain Geniuses.  This week, Pat, Tracy and Cody discuss the different types of meetings, and how to identify which Geniuses are appropriate and necessary.  

83. Be a jerk from 2021-03-10T20:16:48

We often avoid saying things that need to be said because we're afraid of sounding like a jerk.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about the importance of having the courage to be a "little-j ...

82. Managing Your People is Risky from 2021-03-03T05:30

Managing people is a fundamentally human endeavor, yet we tend to play it safe when it comes to building relationships.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the importance of accepting that r...

81. Navigating the Neutral Zone from 2021-02-24T05:30

Last week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discussed the difficulty of transition.  In this week's episode, they're back to talk about the uncomfortable middle part of the transition model, the neutral zone...

80. Change is Easy, Transition is Hard from 2021-02-17T05:30

We don't hate change, we just struggle with transition.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the real reason why people are afraid of change.  

79. Selling Tips for Life from 2021-02-10T05:30

Everyone is in sales.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy offer four important pieces of practical advice around selling that anyone can apply to both their work and their life.  

78. Burn Your Business Card from 2021-02-03T17:44:02

Are we constrained by our titles and our job descriptions?  This week, Pat and Cody talk about how titles can actually create limitations when it comes to teamwork and innovation.  

77. Efficiency Sucks from 2021-01-27T18:00:36

Most organizations value being efficient over being effective, and at a certain point, efficiency gets in the way of effectiveness.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about wasting time to sav...

76. One Hour Coaching Hack from 2021-01-20T18:01:45

One hour coaching hack: how your team can give and receive invaluable coaching feedback in less than an hour.  Tune in to this week's episode to hear Pat, Cody and Tracy share some of their own ...

75. The New Teamwork Trifecta from 2021-01-13T17:32:09

Over the years, Pat has come up with plenty of useful models that help facilitate teamwork, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, the Ideal Team Player, and The Six Types of Working Genius....

74. Time to Go Deeper from 2021-01-06T15:57:19

How does a team reach the next level of vulnerability?  This week, Amy joins Pat and Cody to discuss the difficult task of going deeper, and why most people tend to avoid it.  

73. Your Working Genius and Your Family from 2020-12-30T05:30

You know what your Geniuses are and their implications for your team.  However, the Working Genius model extends further than just the workplace.  This week, Pat and Cody talk about how to bette...

72. Slowing Down to Go Fast from 2020-12-23T05:30

For 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 ...

71. What is Your Blind Spot? from 2020-12-16T05:30

There 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' ...

70. The Truth About Virtual Productivity from 2020-12-09T05:30

After 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 thi...

69. Why You Should Protect Small Business from 2020-12-02T05:30

Why 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, scr...

68. Rethink Your Vacation from 2020-11-25T05:30

As 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 ti...

67. Why do You Work? from 2020-11-18T05:30

Everybody 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? from 2020-11-11T18:08:04

Being 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 from 2020-11-04T05:30

What 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 in...

64. What is Your Genius? from 2020-10-28T04:30

What 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 from 2020-10-21T04:30

Only 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 from 2020-10-14T16:00:25

No 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.  

Regist...

61. Don't Have Work Friends from 2020-10-07T17:23:30

Are 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 from 2020-09-30T04:30

A 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 from 2020-09-23T15:28:37

Pat, 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...

58. The Power of Nothing from 2020-09-16T16:50:23

Pat, 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 from 2020-09-09T16:40:51

Pat and Cody design the world's worst job.

56. Politics Sucks from 2020-09-02T04:30

Office 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 from 2020-08-26T17:01:46

Amy 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 from 2020-08-19T18:07:33

The team discusses the importance of interpersonal courage and the consequences of being a cowardly manager.  

53. The Danger of Humility from 2020-08-12T20:34:03

Pat and team take on one of their most important topics yet - humility.

52. LIVE - Questions that Demand Answers from 2020-08-05T16:17:16

Pat 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 listen...

51. The Work-Life Balance Hack from 2020-07-29T20:55:31

Work-life balance is even more complicated than ever. The team explores two ways to cheat the conundrum.

50. Let the Haters Hate from 2020-07-22T04:30

The team discusses the real danger of trying to convince naysayers in an organization, the law of thirds and more.

49. Now Burn Your Ships from 2020-07-15T16:50:29

After the "Plant Your Friggin Tree" episode, Pat and Cody follow-up with the next step in personal and organizational courage.  

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48. Plant Your Friggin Tree from 2020-07-08T15:09:48

Stop 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 liv...

47. Sophistication Sucks from 2020-07-02T14:07:26

Why 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/...

46. Problem Solving and Pop Tarts from 2020-06-24T16:03:20

Tracy 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.

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45. Obliterate Your Office Space from 2020-06-17T04:30

The 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? from 2020-06-10T21:21:49

Pat and Cody discuss the importance of identifying, airing, and even celebrating your weaknesses. 

43. How Nice Leaders Become Angry from 2020-06-03T17:48:17

The team discusses frustration and anger and how a leader's desire to be "nice" can contribute.

42. Why Your CEO Doesn’t Get It from 2020-05-28T13:58:23

Pat, 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 equati...

Behind the Scenes: Real-time Re-entry Revelations from 2020-05-21T17:50:31

Pat, 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 from 2020-05-19T19:39:56

As 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 r...

40. Data is Overrated from 2020-05-13T19:19:44

Pat and Cody discuss decision-making, data, intuition and why we need more integrative thinking.

39. It's Time to Rethink Work from 2020-05-06T20:02:51

Laura 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 caree...

38. Why We Innovate in a Crisis from 2020-04-29T15:23:08

Pat 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 from 2020-04-23T19:54:03

Including 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 from 2020-04-15T16:42:22

Pat and Cody have a candid and casual conversation about preparing to enter a "new normal." 

35. The Five Dysfunctions of a Virtual Team from 2020-04-08T14:34:49

This 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 ...

34. War for Jobs from 2020-04-02T04:30

Pat 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 from 2020-03-31T14:03:02

Pat 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? from 2020-03-25T10:07:03

Pat and Cody discuss success, performance and dignity. 

31. Leadership Doesn’t Stop from 2020-03-20T14:56:41

Pat offers some advice for leading in uncertain times. 

30. LIVE - Make Your Meetings Matter from 2020-03-11T04:30

In 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...

29. Behind the Scenes of Writing a Book from 2020-03-05T05:30

Pat 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 from 2020-02-26T05:30

Pat'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 from 2020-02-20T05:30

The 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 t...

26. Stop Agreeing to Disagree from 2020-02-13T05:30

Conflict 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 differ...

25. The Cost of One Bad Team Member from 2020-02-05T17:32:23

Can 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” from 2020-01-29T15:08:22

The 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 sa...

23. Hard Culture from 2020-01-24T06:46:32

On 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 from 2020-01-16T06:53:26

The impact of youth sports on the culture of teamwork. 

21. What's Your Rallying Cry from 2020-01-08T05:30

Forget 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 client...

20. Start With Vulnerability from 2019-12-28T02:01:44

Pat's wife Laura joins the podcast to discuss the power of vulnerability at work and at home.    

19. Making Strategy Simple from 2019-12-19T17:29:12

Your 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 develop...

18. How Dysfunctional Is Your Team? from 2019-12-12T05:30

Pat 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...

17. The Best CEO You've Never Heard Of from 2019-12-04T22:11:16

Bobby 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 c...

16. The Most Important Organization in the World from 2019-11-26T17:28:55

Amy 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 ou...

15. When Bigger Isn't Better from 2019-11-19T21:26:44

Pat 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 from 2019-11-13T06:00

Question #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 encount...

13. All-Pro CEO: Executive Lessons From a Former NFL Running Back from 2019-11-06T04:59

Pat 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, C...

12. One Question Every Company Must Answer from 2019-10-30T14:46

Every 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 from 2019-10-23T05:52:24

Everyone 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.

 ...

10. Two Extremely Dangerous Attitudes About Work from 2019-10-16T13:46:29

Pat addresses two very common and very dangerous perspectives about work.

9. Managing Up Without Sucking Up from 2019-10-09T08:00:42

How to be a hero and influence your boss.

8. The Power of Personality Profiles from 2019-10-02T07:00

Without 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, ...

7. Robot CEO from 2019-09-25T07:00

Self-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. 

6. Meetings and Movies from 2019-09-16T06:01:24

Most 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 engagin...

Bonus: Sports Culture from 2019-09-10T00:34:55

Pat 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 provid...

5. Curing Job Misery from 2019-09-05T07:06:51

Job 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...

Bonus: Teamwork and an NFL Star's Retirement from 2019-08-27T18:56:19

Pat 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 from 2019-08-20T17:17:40

Pat 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 be...

3. The Upside of Conflict from 2019-08-07T00:48:49

Pat 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 te...

2. Stop Hiring the Wrong People from 2019-08-07T00:46:51

Pat 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 t...

1. Being Smart is Overrated from 2019-08-07T00:44:35

In 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 ...

Introducing "At The Table" with Patrick Lencioni from 2019-07-11T23:11:19

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 ...