63. Only the Scrappy Survive
Only scrappy companies survive and thrive. This week, Pat and Cody talk about the necessity of this quality for any successful business.
Oct 21, 2020•22 min•Ep. 63
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.
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62. Pain Relief is Your Business
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. 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
Oct 14, 2020•16 min•Ep. 62
61. Don't Have Work Friends
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.
Oct 08, 2020•19 min•Ep. 61
60. Sometimes Democracy Sucks
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.
Sep 30, 2020•16 min•Ep. 60
59. Don't Make Me Repeat Myself
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 so frequently.
Sep 23, 2020•22 min•Ep. 59
58. The Power of Nothing
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.
Sep 16, 2020•25 min•Ep. 58
57. The Worst Job in the World
Pat and Cody design the world's worst job.
Sep 09, 2020•23 min•Ep. 57
56. Politics Sucks
Office politics are destroying your culture. The team discusses the importance of saying what you mean and doing what you say.
Sep 02, 2020•20 min•Ep. 56
55. Show Me the Merit
Amy joins to talk about money, merit, and meritocracies in the workplace. And what employees are really looking for in their job.
Aug 27, 2020•25 min•Ep. 55
54. Don't be a Cowardly Manager
The team discusses the importance of interpersonal courage and the consequences of being a cowardly manager.
Aug 20, 2020•24 min•Ep. 54
53. The Danger of Humility
Pat and team take on one of their most important topics yet - humility.
Aug 13, 2020•29 min•Ep. 53
52. LIVE - Questions that Demand Answers
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 listeners. Join the celebration.
Aug 05, 2020•53 min•Ep. 52
51. The Work-Life Balance Hack
Work-life balance is even more complicated than ever. The team explores two ways to cheat the conundrum.
Jul 30, 2020•23 min•Ep. 51
50. Let the Haters Hate
The team discusses the real danger of trying to convince naysayers in an organization, the law of thirds and more.
Jul 22, 2020•22 min•Ep. 50
49. Now Burn Your Ships
After 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
Jul 15, 2020•24 min•Ep. 49
48. Plant Your Friggin Tree
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 lives, it's time to plant your friggin tree. At The Table Webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aufG1ABSTuiaQz9puUjvzw
Jul 08, 2020•20 min•Ep. 48
47. Sophistication Sucks
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/WN_aufG1ABSTuiaQz9puUjvzw
Jul 02, 2020•23 min•Ep. 47
46. Problem Solving and Pop Tarts
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. Issue Resolution Model PDF: https://www.tablegroup.com/download/issue-resolution-model/
Jun 24, 2020•27 min•Ep. 46
45. Obliterate Your Office Space
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?
Jun 17, 2020•20 min•Ep. 45
44. What Do You Suck At?
Pat and Cody discuss the importance of identifying, airing, and even celebrating your weaknesses.
Jun 11, 2020•27 min•Ep. 44
43. How Nice Leaders Become Angry
The team discusses frustration and anger and how a leader's desire to be "nice" can contribute.
Jun 04, 2020•27 min•Ep. 43
42. Why Your CEO Doesn’t Get It
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 equation is more important than “health.”
May 28, 2020•31 min•Ep. 42
Behind the Scenes: Real-time Re-entry Revelations
Pat, Tracy and Cody reflect on their first three days back in the office and make some real-time observations about the transition.
May 22, 2020•34 min
41. Burn the Resumé
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 resumé.
May 20, 2020•28 min•Ep. 41
40. Data is Overrated
Pat and Cody discuss decision-making, data, intuition and why we need more integrative thinking.
May 14, 2020•20 min•Ep. 40
39. It's Time to Rethink Work
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 career, now is the perfect time to rethink work and find fulfillment and joy in what you do.
May 07, 2020•34 min•Ep. 39
38. Why We Innovate in a Crisis
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.
Apr 29, 2020•25 min•Ep. 38
37. Lean in to Discomfort
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.
Apr 24, 2020•33 min•Ep. 37
36. Let's Never Go Back to Normal
Pat and Cody have a candid and casual conversation about preparing to enter a "new normal."
Apr 15, 2020•33 min•Ep. 36
35. The Five Dysfunctions of a Virtual Team
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 world and emerge from this crisis better.
Apr 08, 2020•38 min•Ep. 35
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