At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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

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5. Curing Job Misery

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 employees. For more resources related to employee engagement and making work more fulfilling, visit: https://www.tablegroup.com/employee-engagement

Sep 05, 2019•27 min•Ep. 5

Bonus: Teamwork and an NFL Star's Retirement

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

Aug 28, 2019•17 min

4. The Power of Naked Service

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 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://www.tabl...

Aug 21, 2019•34 min•Ep. 4

3. The Upside of Conflict

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 teams looking to bring more healthy conflict into their decision-making.

Aug 07, 2019•35 min•Ep. 3

2. Stop Hiring the Wrong People

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 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

Aug 07, 2019•38 min•Ep. 2

1. Being Smart is Overrated

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 his first job to discuss where it all started.

Aug 07, 2019•39 min•Ep. 1

Introducing "At The Table" with Patrick Lencioni

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 family to building world-class organizations, Pat brings his wisdom, humor, and insight together to provide actionable advice for leaders everywhere.

Jul 12, 2019•54 sec

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