93. Is Your Org Arrogant or Ashamed?
Healthy organizations are healing organizations. But when things get messy or we miss the mark, how does your organization tend to respond?
May 20, 2021•17 min
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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92. Are You Addicted to Adrenaline?
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 the real purpose of work.
May 15, 2021•13 min•Ep. 92
91. When To Leave a Job
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.
May 07, 2021•21 min•Ep. 91
90. The Three Phases of Work
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.
Apr 29, 2021•30 min•Ep. 90
89. The Best 4-Letter Word
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!
Apr 21, 2021•17 min•Ep. 89
88. The Power of Daily Disruption
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 important.
Apr 14, 2021•18 min•Ep. 88
87. This is Your Wake Up Call
How do you start your day? This week, the team offers some practical personal advice related to stress and our morning routines.
Apr 07, 2021•17 min•Ep. 87
86. Wanna Get Away?
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 building trust among teams.
Mar 31, 2021•17 min•Ep. 86
85. The Whole World is Wasting Time
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.
Mar 24, 2021•18 min•Ep. 85
84. The Genius of Meetings
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.
Mar 17, 2021•20 min•Ep. 84
83. Be a jerk
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 jerk."
Mar 11, 2021•24 min•Ep. 83
82. Managing Your People is Risky
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 risk.
Mar 03, 2021•14 min•Ep. 82
81. Navigating the Neutral Zone
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, and how to navigate it.
Feb 24, 2021•29 min•Ep. 81
80. Change is Easy, Transition is Hard
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.
Feb 17, 2021•26 min•Ep. 80
79. Selling Tips for Life
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.
Feb 10, 2021•29 min•Ep. 79
78. Burn Your Business Card
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.
Feb 04, 2021•18 min•Ep. 78
77. Efficiency Sucks
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 save time.
Jan 28, 2021•22 min•Ep. 77
76. One Hour Coaching Hack
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 feedback that has helped them grow in their work and life.
Jan 21, 2021•27 min•Ep. 76
75. The New Teamwork Trifecta
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. We recently figured out how all of these models fit together. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy explain the new framework for building a successful team.
Jan 14, 2021•18 min•Ep. 75
74. Time to Go Deeper
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.
Jan 06, 2021•26 min•Ep. 74
73. Your Working Genius and Your Family
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 better understand your Geniuses in the context of your family and relationships.
Dec 30, 2020•26 min•Ep. 73
72. Slowing Down to Go Fast
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 back, especially during times when they're moving fast.
Dec 23, 2020•16 min•Ep. 72
71. What is Your Blind Spot?
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' blind spots.
Dec 16, 2020•24 min•Ep. 71
70. The Truth About Virtual Productivity
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 this week as they discuss whether or not 'the new normal' is sustainable.
Dec 09, 2020•17 min•Ep. 70
69. Why You Should Protect Small Business
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, scrappy, and meritocratic than bigger ones. Join Pat, Cody and Tracy this week as they talk about why small companies are so important.
Dec 02, 2020•18 min•Ep. 69
68. Rethink Your Vacation
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 time off? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about how and why to share what you do for work with friends and family.
Nov 25, 2020•26 min•Ep. 68
67. Why do You Work?
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.
Nov 18, 2020•21 min•Ep. 67
66. Who is Your Hero?
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.
Nov 12, 2020•20 min•Ep. 66
65. Your Genius and Your Team
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 into the Six Types of Working Genius.
Nov 04, 2020•34 min•Ep. 65
64. What is Your Genius?
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!
Oct 28, 2020•33 min•Ep. 64
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