At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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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

  1. A Different Look at DOGE

    APR 15

    A Different Look at DOGE

    Why is it so difficult to reform government inefficiencies? And what can organizations and households learn from eliminating waste in large, public institutions?  In episode #240 of At The Table, Pat and Cody explore the concept of government efficiency through the lens of organizational health. Drawing comparisons between the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the federal government, and dysfunctional teams, they highlight the painful necessity of accountability and cutting waste.  Topics explored in this episode:  (01:04) Reframing DOGE  * The goal is to explore waste and accountability without partisan heat, looking instead at structure and culture. (6:09) Government vs. Private Sector * The federal government is not set up to be a team like private sector organizations. (10:47) The Storage Unit Analogy * Cody shares a story of trying to help a hoarder consolidate two storage units, which becomes a metaphor for government systems that resist change. (15:24) Accountability  * Leadership requires doing what is right, even when it’s unpopular or emotionally difficult. (20:44) Mistakes Will Happen * Even a well-intentioned cleanup will result in some regrettable losses. * Without a willingness to risk minor mistakes, the entire system remains unsustainable. (25:31) DOGE in Your Organization * The hosts discuss applying DOGE at the Table Group.  * Even healthy organizations benefit from periodically eliminating waste. This episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable.  At The Table is a podcast that lives at the connection between work life, leadership, organizational health, and culture. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Follow Pat Lencioni on LinkedIn and YouTube.  Connect with Cody Thompson on LinkedIn.  Be sure to check out our other podcast, The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com.  This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

    32 min
  2. Does Fear or Joy Drive Your Leadership Style?

    APR 1

    Does Fear or Joy Drive Your Leadership Style?

    How can we start to address unresolved challenges in our lives that impact people profoundly and sometimes in painful ways?  In this episode, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson discuss the podcast's return after a six-month break, and a shift in content to include broader societal and cultural issues. Pat also shares his personal journey of self-discovery, focusing on addressing his own wounds and trauma, and explores how this deeply personal work relates to leadership and organizational health. Topics explored in this episode:  * (8:04) The Impact of Wounds on Leadership * How fear can drive leaders.  * (11:58) The Catalyst for Self-Discovery * Pat’s realization that running from his issues was more painful than confronting them.  * The temptation to deny your own wounds.  * (16:34) The Universality of Wounds * Everyone has wounds, such as neglect, shame, rejection, and abandonment.  * Healing is a lifelong process.  * (21:14) Encouraging Healing * Addressing wounds sooner rather than later.  This episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable.  Subscribe to At The Table on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Follow Pat Lencioni on LinkedIn and YouTube.  Connect with Cody Thompson on LinkedIn.  Do you know about our other podcast? You can subscribe to The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.  Let us know your feedback on this episode via podcast@tablegroup.com. This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/

    23 min

  3. 10/02/2024

    Fall 2024 Announcement

    We're taking a break from uploading new episodes this fall, but we're looking forward to a return in 2025.  Thank you to all of our listeners!     To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   Check out the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/ttgteamassessment   To become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: https://www.workinggenius.com/client/certification/

    27 sec

  4. 09/25/2024

    Conflict Scarcity

    We've mentioned in the past that we think the modern workplace is in a 'conflict drought'.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the relationship between trust and conflict, and get to the bottom of what we're really missing.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://tinyurl.com/movetocolorado

    21 min

  5. 09/11/2024

    The Heart of an Organization

    There are certain parts of an organization that cannot be changed without essentially refounding the whole company.  This week, the team talks about core values.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doughnut

    24 min

  6. 08/21/2024

    The Trouble With Humility

    Authority and humility are not mutually exclusive.  This week, the team talks about the role of a leader and the importance of perspective, dignity, and self-awareness.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   Unpaid ad: https://tinyurl.com/golfscramblerules

    22 min

  7. 08/14/2024

    The Growth Curve

    To avoid pain at the expense of your core values and purpose is a terrible idea.  This week, Pat and the team discuss the growth curve and how organizations must approach the navigation of inevitable downturns.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   The Leadr Advantage: https://www.leadr.com/table-group

    23 min

  8. 08/07/2024

    The Real Cost of Mediocrity

    The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference.  This week, Pat and the team discuss the causes of mediocrity, and why it comes with costs beyond the financial.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://no.co/brands/noco-boost

    22 min
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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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