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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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.
Apr 19, 2022 • 19min
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.
5 snips
Apr 8, 2022 • 15min
123. Don't Calm Down
This week on At the Table, the team discusses the importance of expressing appropriate emotion at work.
Mar 30, 2022 • 20min
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.
Mar 25, 2022 • 21min
121. Enough About Productivity
Productivity is an art, not a science.
Mar 18, 2022 • 15min
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.
Mar 9, 2022 • 18min
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.
