

At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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
For more on Pat and the Table Group, visit https://www.tablegroup.com
Episodes
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Jun 29, 2022 • 38min
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.

Jun 24, 2022 • 23min
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.

Jun 17, 2022 • 23min
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.

Jun 11, 2022 • 27min
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.

Jun 4, 2022 • 21min
130. The Patron Saint of the Ignorant
What is assumed to be understood is often what is most important.

May 25, 2022 • 19min
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.

May 17, 2022 • 19min
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.

May 11, 2022 • 21min
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.

4 snips
May 3, 2022 • 18min
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.

Apr 29, 2022 • 18min
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.