Elevate with Robert Glazer Elevate Classics: Patrick Lencioni on The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
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Jan 9, 2025 Patrick Lencioni, co-founder of The Table Group and author of 13 impactful books, discusses organizational health and effective leadership. He shares insights on building vulnerability-based trust and the significance of healthy conflict in teams. Lencioni contrasts task conflict with relationship conflict and emphasizes accountability and collective outcomes. He also introduces the 'Working Genius' concept, showcasing how understanding individual strengths enhances teamwork. Additionally, he addresses the challenges of maintaining company culture in a remote work environment.
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Early Influence
- Patrick Lencioni's father, a salesman, frequently expressed frustration with "management."
- This early exposure sparked Lencioni's interest in organizational dynamics and effectiveness.
Bain & Company Experience
- Lencioni's time at Bain & Company, despite its prestige, was a negative experience.
- He observed how clients' dysfunctions hindered their progress, solidifying his desire to address this issue.
Career Transitions
- Lencioni transitioned from Bain to Oracle, then Sybase, before founding The Table Group.
- A pivotal moment was declining a job at Pixar and realizing his desire to run his own company.