The impact of youth sports on the culture of teamwork. 

Forget a new year's resolution, you and your team need a rallying cry.  Jeff and Chris join the podcast to take a deep dive into one of the most practical and useful tools we use with our clients.  When everything is important, nothing is important.  Join the conversation and learn how to set a single, near-term priority for you and your team.  Resources mentioned in the Podcast The Meeting Advantage: https://bit.ly/2FsIqzI The Advantage Book: https://bit.ly/2s41ZeR  

Pat's wife Laura joins the podcast to discuss the power of vulnerability at work and at home.      

Exploring the importance of simplicity in organizational strategy, using examples from Southwest Airlines and software companies. Discussing strategic decision-making, market differentiation, and the significance of strategic anchors in business success.

The podcast explores the concept of dysfunction within teams and the importance of addressing it. They discuss the power of conflict and ideological discussions in fostering growth. The episode also highlights the significance of team commitments, decision-making, and peer accountability. They emphasize the value of qualitative conversations and assessments in identifying areas for improvement within a team.

Bobby Herrera stops by the podcast to talk about leadership, struggle, and building a world-class culture of "climbers" at his company Populus Group.   Bobby's book The Gift of Struggle can be found here: https://bobby-herrera.com/books/  

Amy and Jeff join the podcast to talk about the most important organization in the world - family.  We discuss how to run your family with the same sense of intentionality and rigor we use in our businesses and answer The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family.  The book and resources discussed can be found here: https://www.tablegroup.com/books/frantic  

Pat and Cody discuss the benefits of small company culture and make the case that bigger isn't always better.

Exploring genuine core values in company culture, distinguishing core and aspirational values, balancing values with organizational decisions, importance of aligning values with hiring practices, and formalizing company values for organizational identity.

Pat is joined by NFL All-Pro running back Justin Forsett to discuss leadership, teamwork and culture in professional sports and his new role as CEO of startup company, Shower Pill. Afterwards, Cody and Pat debrief and pick out the wisdom for leaders and teams.   Check out Shower Pill here: https://www.showerpill.com/