At The Table with Patrick Lencioni 207. Liar Liar
Dec 20, 2023
The hosts discuss the danger of artificial praise and the importance of being genuine. They explore the challenges of giving difficult feedback and the negative consequences of insincere positivity. They also highlight the impact of truthful feedback and the value of constructive feedback in building trust.
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Liar Liar Plot
- Cody rewatched "Liar Liar" after friends suggested it.
- The movie features Jim Carrey as a lawyer whose son wishes he couldn't lie.
Two Sides of Dishonesty
- Dishonesty at work includes avoiding negative feedback and giving false praise.
- Both are harmful, and false positivity can be just as dangerous.
Excessive Praise
- Tracy observes young girls, including her nieces, are often conditioned to over-praise.
- This sets a difficult standard to break away from later.