At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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.  

We talk about organizational health every week.  In this episode, Pat and Cody share their thoughts on being sick.  

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.  

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.  

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!

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.  

Donkeys, unicorns, Theranos and a Panamanian fisherman.  

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?"

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.  

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.