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At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

English, Finance, 1 season, 219 episodes, 3 days, 18 hours, 13 minutes
About
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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215. Strategy Takes Courage

Implementing strategy requires difficult decisions.  This week, Pat and the team discuss the importance of strategic anchors, and the type of courage that leaders must have in order to make sure their employees are rowing in the same direction.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   To listen to the 3-Minute Reset: https://3minutereset.org/
2/21/202422 minutes, 36 seconds
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214. Jugglers Anonymous

Juggling too many things is dangerous, especially as a leader.  This week, Pat and the team discuss the importance of simplicity as it relates to our priorities and how we spend our time.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   The 49ers may have lost, but you can still use code TEAM25 until Wednesday, Feb 14 at midnight PT to earn 25% off all assessment purchases! Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: https://www.tablegroup.com/topics-and-resources/teamwork-5-dysfunctions/#5dAssessment   Unpaid ad: Lantern-style flashlights
2/14/202419 minutes, 23 seconds
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213. The Luxury of Failure

Every experience we have is either an asset or a liability.  This week, the team discusses survival and the importance of how we choose to deal with failure.     If the 49ers win this Sunday, use code GONINERS to receive 49% off all assessments for 49 hours! Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: https://www.tablegroup.com/topics-and-resources/teamwork-5-dysfunctions/#5dAssessment   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   Unpaid ad: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crouton
2/7/202422 minutes, 25 seconds
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212. Virtues, Values and Volition

It's always important to be intentional about the way we behave and apply our talents at work.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy make distinctions between virtues and values.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast
1/31/202420 minutes, 47 seconds
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211. Scrappy Doo and Don't

It's one of the most important qualities of high-performing teams and the people that make them up.  This week, Pat and the team talk about what it means to be scrappy.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://areyougame.com/products/ggc3009-the-game-of-fuzzy-logic  
1/24/202421 minutes, 19 seconds
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210. Hit the Reset Button

Hit the reset button.  This week, Pat and the team discuss a simple way to reinforce clarity on a team.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast
1/17/202418 minutes, 39 seconds
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209. Backseat Driver

How do you influence a team when you're not the leader?  This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss org health and managing up.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://www.nissinfoods.com/product/top-ramen/top-ramen-chicken/
1/10/202421 minutes, 55 seconds
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208. Human Intelligence

We may not be experts in the field of technology, but we do understand humans.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau share their thoughts about the rise of artificial intelligence.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   To listen to the 3-Minute Reset: https://tinyurl.com/3minutereset
1/5/202428 minutes, 7 seconds
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207. Liar Liar

Being positive all the time isn't necessarily a good thing.  This week, the team talks about the importance of being genuine and the danger of artificial praise.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   To subscribe to the 3-Minute Reset: https://tinyurl.com/3minutereset
12/20/202334 minutes, 16 seconds
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206. Abnormally Normal

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, and serving your clients is actually what makes an organization stand out.     This week's unpaid ad - The Normal Brand: http://tinyurl.com/unpaidnormalbrand   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast    
12/13/202321 minutes, 36 seconds
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205. 360 Degrees of Separation

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 that increase trust on a team rather than damaging it.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   Check out the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: https://tinyurl.com/ttgteamassessment   This week's unpaid ad: https://tinyurl.com/EmberMugs        
12/6/202335 minutes, 14 seconds
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204. Multitasking Sucks

Multitasking sucks.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss switching costs, corporate attention deficit, and the problems with what we consider to be 'multitasking'.   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/
11/30/202322 minutes, 29 seconds
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203. A Dash of Vulnerability

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 relationships.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast
11/22/202317 minutes, 17 seconds
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202. Working Towards Healing

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.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast
11/16/202338 minutes, 43 seconds
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201. Beware of the Novel, Easy, and Immediate

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 and short-term results.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast    
11/8/202325 minutes, 16 seconds
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200. The Smart/Humble Dilemma

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 the implications of wounds on the Ideal Team Player model.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   Check out the Ideal Team Player: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/ideal-team-player/     
11/1/202330 minutes, 40 seconds
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199. The Company You Keep

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 keep, and how you can apply this to the people you spend 40 hours with each week.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration: workinggenius.me/atwnovreg
10/25/202319 minutes, 18 seconds
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198. LIVE - The Forgotten First Book

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.     Connect with a Table Group Consultant: https://www.tablegroup.com/consulting/   Check out The Five Temptations of a CEO: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/temptations/   Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   3M Flipcharts: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/cobbjw018027/  
10/19/202340 minutes, 4 seconds
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197. World Events and the Workplace

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 teams.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
10/12/202317 minutes, 54 seconds
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196. Leaderlessness

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.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   Take the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment:  tinyurl.com/5dysfunctionsofateamassessment   Unfrustrate your meetings and join Pat "At the Whiteboard" for a free, virtual live event! workinggenius.me/atwnovreg 
10/4/202324 minutes, 34 seconds
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195. The Least You Can Do

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 necessary ways to make sure you're creating the right environment for your team.     Unfrustrate your meetings and see Pat 'At the Whiteboard' this November for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  workinggenius.me/atwnovreg    To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
9/28/202335 minutes, 55 seconds
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194. The Invisible Threat

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.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   To become a Certified Working Genius Facilitator: https://workinggenius.me/certpodcast23   To take the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/online-team-assessment/
9/20/202329 minutes, 34 seconds
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193. Inside the Moat

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 relationships with employees, partners, and vendors within your business.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast   NFL Leadership Notes   Become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator
9/13/202323 minutes, 19 seconds
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192. Politics Isn't Politics

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.     Pat's NFL Leadership Ranking Notes   Take the Online Team Assessment   Listen to the Working Genius Podcast
9/7/202327 minutes, 55 seconds
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191. When Gossip is Good

Gossip is always a bad thing... right?  This week, the team talks about why gossip - under certain circumstances - is actually necessary and productive.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
8/30/202321 minutes, 33 seconds
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Bonus: Are You Ready for Some Football?

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 on their leadership.   NFL Leadership Ranking Notes Check out Pat and Cody's short-lived "Sports Culture" podcast
8/25/202332 minutes, 33 seconds
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190. Boring Meetings Suck

Boring meetings suck.  This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau talk about raising the stakes and discuss ways to improve our meetings.  
8/23/202330 minutes, 3 seconds
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189. The Leadership Hat Trick

A hat trick from Patrick.  This week, the team boils down what it takes to be a good leader into three simple concepts.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/
8/16/202326 minutes, 20 seconds
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188. Whatever You Say, Boss

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 and the importance of humility in managing others.     To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   To order Jon Gordon's Newest Book, The One Truth: https://jongordon.com/book/the-one-truth/   Pat's newest movie recommendation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443536/
8/9/202318 minutes, 4 seconds
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187. The Upside of Down

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 Tracy discuss the necessity of negative periods and how we can approach them mindfully instead of trying to avoid them.     To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
8/4/202318 minutes, 12 seconds
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186. The Friday Night Test

How do you view your weekends?  This week, Pat and Cody discuss how your attitude about Fridays can give you insights about your job.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/
7/26/202325 minutes, 33 seconds
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185. Stop Using the E Word

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.     Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   Take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/
7/19/202328 minutes, 20 seconds
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184. Artificial Harmony

Just like old times.  This week, Pat and Cody discuss the dangers of artificial harmony.  
7/12/202318 minutes, 21 seconds
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183. The Unreasonable Leader

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.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
7/5/202315 minutes, 5 seconds
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182. Utopia Sucks

Utopia sucks.  This week, Pat, Beau and Karen discuss the meaning of utopia, and how it relates to the way we treat our work.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
6/28/202317 minutes, 10 seconds
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181. Mind the Gap

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 to best prevent them.  
6/21/202327 minutes, 21 seconds
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180. WD40 for Organizations

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'.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
6/14/202324 minutes, 9 seconds
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179. The Activism Reset

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.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast    
6/8/202327 minutes, 6 seconds
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178. Big Little Things

Little things change culture.  This week, Pat, Tracy, Beau and Matt talk about the popsicle hotline, a jar of jellybeans, and the DMV.  
5/31/202325 minutes, 16 seconds
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177. Apology Necessary

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.     To check out the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: tinyurl.com/5dysfunctionsofateamassessment   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
5/24/202325 minutes, 37 seconds
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176. The Three Types of Courage

Courage is more valuable than knowledge.  This week, the team discusses some of Pat's most recent thoughts about people and teams.  
5/17/202328 minutes, 40 seconds
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175. Salud

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 his story and his experiences living in and leaving Cuba.  
5/10/202327 minutes, 56 seconds
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174. Four Letter Words

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, even as it pertains to the way people speak.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
5/3/202321 minutes, 43 seconds
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173. Decision Making is Overrated

Decision making is overrated.  This week, the team talks about the difference between decision science and implementation science.    To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg   To apply for "A Day With Jon and Pat": https://adaywithjonandpat.com/
4/26/202328 minutes, 14 seconds
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172. Word Salad

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 of patronizing language is all too common in the business world today.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg
4/19/202321 minutes, 8 seconds
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171. Silos vs. Amoebas

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.     See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
4/12/202324 minutes, 3 seconds
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170. Sorry Not Sorry

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.     See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast:  tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
4/5/202324 minutes, 6 seconds
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169. I've Got Rhythm

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 come up with some ways that we can be more intentional as we use that cadence to our advantage.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
3/29/202332 minutes, 35 seconds
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168. Horseshoe Decision Making

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 the art of judgment, and the benefits of "close enough".     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
3/22/202322 minutes, 41 seconds
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167. The Never-Ending Meeting

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 room is one of the best ways to refine any idea or project.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
3/15/202319 minutes, 53 seconds
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166. Work Harder at Resting

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 intentional about spending our time doing things that truly replenish our energy.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
3/8/202326 minutes, 28 seconds
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165. Not For Non-Profit

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 differently, and discuss how they could both learn a thing or two from each other.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
3/1/202324 minutes, 12 seconds
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164. Dangerous DNA

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 values can cause problems if leadership fails to properly identify and address them.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
2/22/202323 minutes, 23 seconds
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163. Hurts so Good

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 things like programs, products and even people.    To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
2/17/202326 minutes, 47 seconds
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162. Start Wasting Time

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.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
2/10/202325 minutes, 37 seconds
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161. Principle Over Policy

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 of letting our policies send the wrong message to our employees and customers.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
2/1/202325 minutes, 49 seconds
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160. Layoffs Done Wisely

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 and strengthen our organizations by conducting layoffs with courage and clarity.     Start with yourself handout: https://www.workinggenius.com/resources#additional-resources   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
1/26/202332 minutes, 3 seconds
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159. Cowardly Lion

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.     Ep. 157 - 'Start With Yourself' Self-Audit Worksheet: https://www.workinggenius.com/resources#additional-resources    To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
1/18/202329 minutes, 18 seconds
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158. Unpacking the Southwest Airlines Situation

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.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
1/11/202346 minutes, 26 seconds
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157. Start With Yourself

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 can be more intentional about how we approach our day-to-day lives.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
1/4/202318 minutes, 33 seconds
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156. Workquake

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 new year.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
12/28/202225 minutes, 24 seconds
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155. No Purchase Necessary

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 a major impact on our relationships at work.   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
12/20/202222 minutes, 53 seconds
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154. Attention Deficit Advantage

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 to work, meetings, and getting stuff done fast.   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
12/14/202225 minutes, 13 seconds
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153. The Career Counselor is In

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.   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
11/30/202231 minutes, 2 seconds
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152. The New 3-Letter Secret to Success

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.   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
11/23/202225 minutes, 23 seconds
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151. Everyone's Got Stuff

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 how to do it safely.  To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
11/9/202225 minutes, 30 seconds
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150. Say it Again, and Again, and Again...

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 overcommunication, and the fears that keep us from achieving better clarity.   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/yexaujju  
11/2/202227 minutes, 27 seconds
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149. Success is Messy

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.  
10/21/202220 minutes, 50 seconds
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148. What is Your Posture?

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 about presenting ourselves as organizations.  
10/12/202219 minutes, 50 seconds
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147. Org Health Insurance

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 team can do right now.  
10/5/202230 minutes, 7 seconds
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146. Beers With the Author

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 an author and provide a behind-the-scenes look at his new book.   Buy the Working Genius book: https://tinyurl.com/a4bz4tj5  Take the 12 minute assessment: workinggenius.com
9/28/202226 minutes, 57 seconds
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145. The 'F' Word

Not that 'F' word.  This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss the meaning of the word 'fun' at work.  
9/21/202227 minutes, 16 seconds
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144. Enough About Quiet Quitting

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 they serve.  
9/14/202215 minutes, 48 seconds
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143. Innovation is Offensive

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 innovation.  
9/7/202224 minutes, 42 seconds
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142. Vocation Over Vacation

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 than a transactional relationship. 
8/31/202227 minutes, 22 seconds
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141. Your Work Sponge

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 things they might have had to unlearn.  
8/24/202229 minutes, 30 seconds
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140. Work is a Verb

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.  
8/17/202223 minutes, 40 seconds
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139. The Sport of Business

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 nature of the relationship between accountability and results.  
8/10/202231 minutes, 2 seconds
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138. Iron Sharpens Iron

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, our good friend Chris Stefanick joins Pat and Tracy to discuss how iron sharpens iron, and why it is so important to foster this behavior within our teams.  
8/5/202219 minutes, 59 seconds
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137. Honey, I Shrunk the Team

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.  
7/22/202225 minutes, 58 seconds
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136. Personal Life Lightning Round

"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, and come up with a trust building exercise that isn't complicated or soft.  
7/15/202220 minutes, 25 seconds
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135. The Last Virtual Conversation

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 week, Pat, Cody and Tracy have what we hope to be our team's last conversation about "virtual work" (or as we like to call it, "work").
7/6/202217 minutes, 23 seconds
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134. 14 Qs About the 5 Ds

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 how to best apply it to your team.  
6/29/202237 minutes, 56 seconds
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133. Freestyle Rap

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.  
6/24/202222 minutes, 39 seconds
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132. Dignity is Tricky

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, but too often, companies focus on one at the expense of the other.  
6/17/202222 minutes, 49 seconds
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131. Blowing up Performance Management

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 everything in between.  
6/10/202227 minutes, 22 seconds
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130. The Patron Saint of the Ignorant

What is assumed to be understood is often what is most important.  
6/3/202221 minutes, 24 seconds
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129. You're Not Tired, You're Fatigued

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 employees, managers, and leaders are often solving for the wrong things.  
5/25/202219 minutes, 25 seconds
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128. Leader Monkey

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 the distinction between when we are leading others and when we are serving others.  
5/17/202219 minutes, 28 seconds
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127. Adjust Your Rearview Mirror

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 failure as a necessity, and look back on difficult moments with gratitude instead of shame.  
5/11/202221 minutes, 26 seconds
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126. Abdication vs. Delegation

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 Motive and The Working Genius.  
5/3/202217 minutes, 49 seconds
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125. Poisonous Candy

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 proposal for a 32 hour workweek as it relates to productivity and employee engagement.  
4/29/202217 minutes, 57 seconds
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124. Our Fascination with Theranos

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 dangers of leading for the wrong reasons.  
4/19/202218 minutes, 33 seconds
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123. Don't Calm Down

This week on At the Table, the team discusses the importance of expressing appropriate emotion at work.  
4/8/202214 minutes, 46 seconds
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122. Doctor Burnout

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.  
3/30/202219 minutes, 55 seconds
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121. Enough About Productivity

Productivity is an art, not a science.  
3/25/202220 minutes, 41 seconds
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120. Plan is a Four Letter Word

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 north' over adhering to the details of a plan.  
3/18/202214 minutes, 55 seconds
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119. Gaslighting Really Sucks

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 their mistakes, it can lead to behaviors like gaslighting that undermine culture and poison organizations.  
3/9/202217 minutes, 48 seconds
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118. It's a Strategy Thing

Product leadership, customer intimacy, operational excellence.  Every organization needs to pick one of these three values to be the best at in their industry.   This week, Pat and Cody discuss Michael Treacy and Fred Wiersema's, 'The Discipline of Market Leaders'.
3/3/202227 minutes, 2 seconds
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117. Leaders Can't Be Pleasers

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.  
2/25/202218 minutes, 52 seconds
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116. It's Not Entitlement, it's Engagement

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 environment that these organizations have created?  The unwillingness to return to in-person work is not a result of entitlement, but rather a lack of engagement.  
2/16/202215 minutes, 10 seconds
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115. The Benefits of Being Sick

We talk about organizational health every week.  In this episode, Pat and Cody share their thoughts on being sick.  
2/9/202219 minutes, 6 seconds
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114. Replant Your Friggin Tree

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 that, we believe, remains just as relevant 18 months later.  
2/3/202221 minutes, 53 seconds
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113. Management is Not a Reward

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 week, Pat and Cody discuss the mistakes that many organizations make when promoting and choosing their managers.  
1/26/202222 minutes, 20 seconds
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112. Speed Dating with Pat and Cody

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 most frequently asked questions related to organizational health, live!
1/19/202226 minutes, 22 seconds
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111. Rehire Your People

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 recommunicate) the 'why' to your employees.  
1/12/202216 minutes, 25 seconds
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110. Be a Donkey Not a Unicorn

Donkeys, unicorns, Theranos and a Panamanian fisherman.  
1/7/202216 minutes, 26 seconds
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109. Who is Your Sleeper?

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, and encourages you to answer the question, "Who is Your Sleeper?"
12/31/202119 minutes, 59 seconds
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108. Better Than a Gift

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.  
12/22/202113 minutes, 29 seconds
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107. The Poachers are Coming!

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 wants to leave.  
12/15/202120 minutes, 14 seconds
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106. Don't Cheat Yourself

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.  
12/10/202114 minutes, 28 seconds
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105. Pat and Cody Divided

This week, Pat and Cody discuss their own recent experiences with virtual leadership: the positive, the negative, and the unexpected.  
12/1/202114 minutes, 47 seconds
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104. Person on the Street

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 and Cody to discuss how their Geniuses show up in both their marriage and their work.
11/24/202133 minutes, 36 seconds
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103. The 20 Minute Challenge

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.  
11/17/202114 minutes, 30 seconds
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102. The Brutal War for Talent

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 good employees.  
11/10/202116 minutes, 3 seconds
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101. The Elephant in the Workplace

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.  
11/2/202129 minutes, 2 seconds
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100. Go Ahead, Enter the Danger

For At the Table's 100th episode, Pat and Cody are back with an important reminder.  Go ahead, enter the danger.   As heard on today's episode: Take the Working Genius Assessment at workinggenius.com  Become a Certified Working Genius Facilitator at workinggenius.com/certification 
10/25/202125 minutes, 12 seconds
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98. Freestyle

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.  
7/8/202112 minutes, 57 seconds
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97. Hold Yourself Accountable

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 accountable for holding others accountable.  
7/1/202119 minutes, 58 seconds
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96. You Should Retire Now

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?
6/16/202123 minutes, 36 seconds
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95. Re-entry Sucks

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.  
6/9/202119 minutes, 15 seconds
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94. So You Want to Fire Someone...

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.  
6/2/202125 minutes, 17 seconds
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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?
5/20/202117 minutes, 11 seconds
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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.
5/14/202113 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.
5/7/202121 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.
4/28/202130 minutes, 13 seconds
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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!
4/21/202116 minutes, 48 seconds
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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.  
4/14/202118 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  
4/7/202117 minutes, 14 seconds
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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.  
3/31/202117 minutes, 8 seconds
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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.  
3/24/202118 minutes, 2 seconds
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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.  
3/17/202119 minutes, 51 seconds
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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."
3/10/202123 minutes, 52 seconds
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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.  
3/3/202114 minutes, 5 seconds
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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.  
2/24/202129 minutes, 3 seconds
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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.  
2/17/202125 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  
2/10/202129 minutes, 1 second
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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.  
2/3/202118 minutes, 24 seconds
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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.  
1/27/202122 minutes, 25 seconds
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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.  
1/20/202126 minutes, 57 seconds
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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.  
1/13/202118 minutes, 24 seconds
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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.  
1/6/202126 minutes, 1 second
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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.  
12/30/202025 minutes, 55 seconds
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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.  
12/23/202016 minutes, 16 seconds
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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.  
12/16/202023 minutes, 56 seconds
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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.  
12/9/202016 minutes, 33 seconds
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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.  
12/2/202017 minutes, 59 seconds
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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.  
11/25/202026 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.   
11/18/202021 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.  
11/11/202019 minutes, 43 seconds
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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.  
11/4/202033 minutes, 43 seconds
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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!  
10/28/202032 minutes, 49 seconds
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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.
10/21/202022 minutes, 28 seconds
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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
10/14/202015 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.
10/7/202019 minutes, 28 seconds
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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.  
9/30/202015 minutes, 37 seconds
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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.  
9/23/202021 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.  
9/16/202024 minutes, 39 seconds
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57. The Worst Job in the World

Pat and Cody design the world's worst job.
9/9/202022 minutes, 35 seconds
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56. Politics Sucks

Office politics are destroying your culture.  The team discusses the importance of saying what you mean and doing what you say.  
9/2/202020 minutes, 18 seconds
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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.  
8/26/202025 minutes, 20 seconds
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54. Don't be a Cowardly Manager

The team discusses the importance of interpersonal courage and the consequences of being a cowardly manager.  
8/19/202023 minutes, 56 seconds
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53. The Danger of Humility

Pat and team take on one of their most important topics yet - humility.
8/12/202028 minutes, 44 seconds
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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.
8/5/202052 minutes, 52 seconds
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51. The Work-Life Balance Hack

Work-life balance is even more complicated than ever. The team explores two ways to cheat the conundrum.
7/29/202022 minutes, 58 seconds
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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.
7/22/202022 minutes, 24 seconds
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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
7/15/202023 minutes, 38 seconds
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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
7/8/202019 minutes, 53 seconds
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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
7/2/202022 minutes, 57 seconds
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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/
6/24/202027 minutes, 2 seconds
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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?
6/17/202020 minutes, 15 seconds
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44. What Do You Suck At?

Pat and Cody discuss the importance of identifying, airing, and even celebrating your weaknesses. 
6/10/202026 minutes, 57 seconds
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43. How Nice Leaders Become Angry

The team discusses frustration and anger and how a leader's desire to be "nice" can contribute.
6/3/202027 minutes, 22 seconds
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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.”
5/28/202030 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.  
5/21/202034 minutes, 9 seconds
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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.
5/19/202028 minutes, 6 seconds
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40. Data is Overrated

Pat and Cody discuss decision-making, data, intuition and why we need more integrative thinking.
5/13/202020 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.
5/6/202034 minutes, 17 seconds
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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.
4/29/202024 minutes, 51 seconds
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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.
4/23/202032 minutes, 49 seconds
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36. Let's Never Go Back to Normal

Pat and Cody have a candid and casual conversation about preparing to enter a "new normal." 
4/15/202032 minutes, 32 seconds
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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.
4/8/202037 minutes, 57 seconds
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34. War for Jobs

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.
4/2/202017 minutes, 40 seconds
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33. Org Health in a Health Crisis

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
3/31/202032 minutes, 56 seconds
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32. How Do You Measure Success?

Pat and Cody discuss success, performance and dignity. 
3/25/202021 minutes, 45 seconds
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31. Leadership Doesn’t Stop

Pat offers some advice for leading in uncertain times. 
3/20/202024 minutes, 42 seconds
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30. LIVE - Make Your Meetings Matter

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 the audience and explore how to run better, more effective meetings. 
3/11/202037 minutes, 58 seconds
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29. Behind the Scenes of Writing a Book

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.
3/5/202018 minutes, 12 seconds
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28. Pat's Brand New Book - The Motive

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.
2/26/202025 minutes, 31 seconds
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27. Joy is the Leading Indicator

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 the joy in their organizations.  
2/20/202027 minutes
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26. Stop Agreeing to Disagree

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 different approach - convince or be convinced. 
2/13/202019 minutes, 58 seconds
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25. The Cost of One Bad Team Member

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.
2/5/202030 minutes
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24. “That’s Not Good Enough”

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 sayings that are used in companies every day. 
1/29/202025 minutes, 21 seconds
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23. Hard Culture

On this episode the team breaks down company culture. What do companies get right and why are so many organizations focused on perks? 
1/24/202024 minutes, 43 seconds
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22. Teamwork Dies Young

The impact of youth sports on the culture of teamwork. 
1/16/202016 minutes, 48 seconds
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21. What's Your Rallying Cry

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 clients.  When everything is important, nothing is important.  Join the conversation and learn how to set a single, near-term priority for you and your team.  Resources mentioned in the Podcast The Meeting Advantage: https://bit.ly/2FsIqzI The Advantage Book: https://bit.ly/2s41ZeR  
1/8/202031 minutes, 58 seconds
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20. Start With Vulnerability

Pat's wife Laura joins the podcast to discuss the power of vulnerability at work and at home.      
12/28/201925 minutes, 48 seconds
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19. Making Strategy Simple

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 developing three strategic filters that should provide the context for all decision-making.    
12/19/201938 minutes, 6 seconds
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18. How Dysfunctional Is Your Team?

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 about the team assessment: https://www.tablegroup.com/teamwork/online-team-assessment Listeners use promo code "PODCAST" to receive 20% of the assessment. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team book: https://amzn.to/2rDdQQO  
12/12/201946 minutes, 5 seconds
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17. The Best CEO You've Never Heard Of

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 can be found here: https://bobby-herrera.com/books/  
12/4/201953 minutes, 31 seconds
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16. The Most Important Organization in the World

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 our businesses and answer The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family.  The book and resources discussed can be found here: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/frantic  
11/26/201938 minutes, 20 seconds
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15. When Bigger Isn't Better

Pat and Cody discuss the benefits of small company culture and make the case that bigger isn't always better.
11/19/201923 minutes, 2 seconds
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14. The Limits of Diversity - Creating a Real Company Culture

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 encountered and make a case for who shouldn't belong in your organization.
11/13/201935 minutes, 58 seconds
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13. All-Pro CEO: Executive Lessons From a Former NFL Running Back

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, Cody and Pat debrief and pick out the wisdom for leaders and teams.   Check out Shower Pill here: https://www.showerpill.com/
11/6/201933 minutes, 26 seconds
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12. One Question Every Company Must Answer

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.
10/30/201940 minutes, 29 seconds
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11. The Simple, Effective, and Free Path to Loving Your Work

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.   More information on the topic can be found here: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/engagement
10/23/201935 minutes, 23 seconds
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10. Two Extremely Dangerous Attitudes About Work

Pat addresses two very common and very dangerous perspectives about work.
10/16/201926 minutes, 4 seconds
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9. Managing Up Without Sucking Up

How to be a hero and influence your boss.
10/9/201924 minutes, 35 seconds
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8. The Power of Personality Profiles

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, the Myers-Briggs, why Pat and Cody talk too much at dinner and much more.
10/2/201934 minutes, 32 seconds
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7. Robot CEO

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. 
9/25/201927 minutes, 6 seconds
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6. Meetings and Movies

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 engaging. Pat draws on his own experience writing screenplays, and presents concepts from his book “Death By Meeting”. For more information and resources on this topic, visit: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/dbm
9/16/201921 minutes, 4 seconds
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Bonus: Sports Culture

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 provide insights as they relate to teamwork, leadership, and culture.
9/10/201930 minutes, 36 seconds
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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
9/5/201926 minutes, 47 seconds
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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
8/27/201917 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.tablegroup.com/books/getting-naked
8/20/201934 minutes, 13 seconds
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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.
8/7/201934 minutes, 40 seconds
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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
8/7/201937 minutes, 41 seconds
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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.
8/7/201938 minutes, 47 seconds
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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.
7/11/201954 seconds