At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

The hosts discuss how major world events affect the workplace and the role of leaders in providing comfort and normalcy for employees. Emphasizing the importance of recognizing significant world events in the workplace and maintaining a balance between addressing employees' feelings and productivity. They share personal experiences of going through events such as 9/11 and the resulting team growth. Exploring the role of work as a distraction and source of normalcy during global crises, while cautioning against both ignoring and overemphasizing work. Learn about the importance of acknowledging world events in the workplace and the potential negative consequences of ignoring them. Discover how showing empathy as a leader can have a positive impact on employees and why recognizing the humanity in others is crucial.

The podcast explores the concept of leaderlessness and the reasons behind advocating for it. It also discusses the mindset and responsibilities of a leader, the effectiveness of consensus in decision making, and trivia about ranch dressing.

Pat, leader and host of the Working Genius Podcast, discusses the importance of employee engagement and simple ways to create the right environment for your team. They emphasize the significance of treating employees well, getting to know them personally, and helping them feel relevant in their work. Plus, they announce a free live webinar on improving meetings.

The podcast discusses the importance of protecting a company's culture, staying true to organizational values, and avoiding assimilation to other companies. It also explores the conflict between financial gain and true desire, highlights the significance of physical presence in maintaining a strong company culture, and ends with a lighthearted discussion about fast food desserts and the Oxford comma.

Exploring the concept of extending the company's moat beyond its physical boundaries and valuing external vendors and partners. Building strong relationships and creating connection with contractors and partners. The importance of freedom, expanding networks, and maintaining boundaries. The significance of generosity in business relationships and promoting a mindset of independence. Emphasizing inclusivity in the company and a recommendation for The Red Zone football show.

Exploring the implications and forms of manipulation in the workplace, including lying and flattery. The importance of trust and addressing manipulative behaviors. Discussing psychological abuse tactics like love bombing and gaslighting in relationships. Embracing vulnerability and imperfection in teams for a positive work environment. Lighthearted debate on documentaries with a recommendation.

This week, the team explores the benefits and pitfalls of workplace gossip. They highlight the importance of gaining perspective, discuss the dual nature of gossip, and emphasize the impact of trust in the workplace. Additionally, they have a fun controversy over the Oxford comma and share an unsolicited ad for a nose hair trimmer.

In this special episode, the hosts discuss their framework for predicting NFL team success based on leadership. They analyze leadership in football teams, the importance of credible players and emotionally invested leaders, and the dynamic between coaches and quarterbacks. They explore the significance of galvanizers within teams and the concept of pot commitment. They also discuss the Pittsburgh Steelers' potential to exceed expectations, similarities between football and business, and using data points to evaluate success.

The podcast discusses the negative impact of boring meetings and ways to improve them. They explore creating engaging meetings with clear objectives and the importance of conflict and feedback. They also highlight the significance of authenticity in meetings. A lighthearted discussion about nerdy interests and the use of the Oxford comma is included.

The podcast discusses the importance of wisdom, humility, and courage in leadership. It explores the definition and types of courage, emphasizes the need for leaders to filter through information, and delves into the relationship between humility and courage. It also provides suggestions for leaders to improve through self-assessment and coaching.