
At The Table with 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.
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Latest episodes

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Feb 22, 2024 • 23min
215. Strategy Takes Courage
Explore the importance of strategic anchors and the courage needed for effective decision-making. Learn how bold and simple strategic decisions can make a significant impact. Discover the role of courage in executing strategies and challenging the status quo. Reflect on the significance of making bold decisions in both business and personal life, emphasizing the importance of empowerment and trust.

Feb 14, 2024 • 19min
214. Jugglers Anonymous
Leaders discuss the dangers of juggling too many tasks, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, setting priorities, and trusting their team. They explore prioritizing tasks, delegation, setting boundaries, and role modeling effective leadership. Quirky ad for lantern-style flashlights included.

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Feb 7, 2024 • 22min
213. The Luxury of Failure
The podcast explores the concept of embracing failure and learning from it. It highlights the importance of our response to failure and how it shapes personal growth. Strategies for interpreting experiences as assets, reframing setbacks, and adopting a winning or learning mindset are discussed.

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Jan 31, 2024 • 21min
212. Virtues, Values and Volition
Exploring the importance of virtues in organizational life and the role of personal and professional development in cultivating virtues. Exploring hardwired aspects, virtues, and volition at work. The importance of personal and professional development in developing virtues and values. The importance of permission to play values and the negative impact of embracing vices. The connection between virtues and professional development for employees and it benefits companies.

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Jan 24, 2024 • 21min
211. Scrappy Doo and Don't
Learn about the importance of being scrappy in the workplace, making progress without waiting for perfection. Explore the significance of creating a scrappy environment and the relationship between culture, scrappiness, and credit within a company. Find out why effectiveness and authentic content matter and get a shoutout for the recommended board game Fuzzy Logic.

Jan 17, 2024 • 19min
210. Hit the Reset Button
In this podcast, the host and crew discuss the importance of reassessing goals and values, highlighting the positive impact of company clarity and reorientation. They reflect on goals, redefine success, and explore supportive conversations. Effective communication and repetition are emphasized, along with the significance of staying hydrated.

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Jan 10, 2024 • 22min
209. Backseat Driver
Learn how to influence a team as a 'backseat driver' in leadership. Discover strategies for pushing back on leaders and influencing them without authority. Explore the importance of open communication and challenging leaders. Understand the role of working genius and trust in influencing leaders, emphasizing the significance of understanding CEOs' geniuses, frustrations, and competencies.

Jan 5, 2024 • 28min
208. Human Intelligence
The podcast discusses the rise of artificial intelligence, its impact on work and decision-making, the importance of human intelligence, making intentional choices in the current cultural moment, leadership and responsibility, and the benefits of therapy and finding a good therapist or spiritual director.

Dec 20, 2023 • 34min
207. Liar Liar
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.

Dec 13, 2023 • 22min
206. Abnormally Normal
In this podcast, the team discusses the value of mastering the fundamentals in business and serving customers. They share their frustration with companies that complicate things unnecessarily and highlight the importance of simplicity. They also talk about the significance of authenticity and simplicity in a company's mission. Additionally, they provide practical steps for decluttering and simplifying your brand.
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