

The Organizational Health Advantage
James Felton and Keith Hadley
Interviews with executives, consultants and coaches focused on org health and best practices for leaders.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 18min
Special Bi-Lingual Episode: 5 Disfunciones of a Team con Julio Gonzalez
In these special episodes, Julio Gonzalez joins as Guest Host to present The Case for Organizational Health—en Español! Perfect for bilingual teams and rollout sessions, we walk through the core models from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage, including Las Cuatro Disciplinas and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along the way, we uncover key language nuances—like how “compromiso” means commitment, not compromise, and why there’s no direct Spanish word for accountability—but that doesn’t mean we can’t practice it!

Mar 25, 2025 • 16min
Special Bi-Lingual Episode: Working Genius con Julio Gonzalez
In these special episodes, Julio Gonzalez joins as Guest Host to present The Case for Organizational Health—en Español! Perfect for bilingual teams and rollout sessions, we walk through the core models from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage, including Las Cuatro Disciplinas and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along the way, we uncover key language nuances—like how “compromiso” means commitment, not compromise, and why there’s no direct Spanish word for accountability—but that doesn’t mean we can’t practice it!Link: En la mesa con Julio González Podcast

Mar 25, 2025 • 12min
Special Bi-Lingual Episode: Las Cuatro Disciplinas con Julio Gonzalez
In these special episodes, Julio Gonzalez joins as Guest Host to present The Case for Organizational Health—en Español! Perfect for bilingual teams and rollout sessions, we walk through the core models from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage, including Las Cuatro Disciplinas and The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Along the way, we uncover key language nuances—like how “compromiso” means commitment, not compromise, and why there’s no direct Spanish word for accountability—but that doesn’t mean we can’t practice it!Link: En la mesa con Julio González Podcast

Mar 18, 2025 • 44min
S4E19: You’re not as focused as you need to be: With Jeff Gibson, Principal Consultant
In this episode, Keith and James interview Table Group’s Jeff Gibson, one of the original consultants. They dive deep on the discipline of being focused, exploring the concept of a Thematic Goal (Rally Cry): why a thematic goal is necessary, how it can unlock the performance of your team and how a good thematic goal can even help overcome burnout. We discuss the concept of OKRs, a common methodology used today, and compare/contrast them with Thematic Goals.

Mar 11, 2025 • 32min
S4E16: Does this Translate Across Cultures? With Matt Lashbrook, Principal Consultant
Matt may hold a Table Group Consulting record—having applied the principles of Organizational Health from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage in 19 countries! In this episode, we dive into which concepts translate seamlessly across cultures—and which present challenges. Yet, no matter the location, every team of two or more people will face some level of dysfunction in their pursuit of shared results. Join us as we explore how to honor each organization's unique culture while building a cohesive team culture that brings out everyone’s best.

Mar 4, 2025 • 31min
S4E17: Leading Through Reconciliation: Purpose-Driven Leadership & Healthy Teams with Matt Tresidder
In this episode, hosts James Felton and Keith Hadley welcome Matt Tresidder, CEO of Leadr, to discuss his leadership journey, personal mission, and how these experiences shaped the development of Leadr, a software platform designed to provide scaffolding for leaders building healthy organizations.Matt Tresidder is the CEO and co-founder of Leadr, a software platform focused on developing healthy leaders and teams. Originally from New Zealand, Matt previously served as VP of Sales at Pushpay, where he experienced rapid growth from a startup to a company valued at $1.5 billion. His personal mission of "reconcile" drives his passion for restoring what work should be and helping leaders create environments where people love coming to work.

Feb 18, 2025 • 42min
S4E15: Story of Transformation: Daniel Cowan with guest host Matt Lashbrook
Daniel Cowan has the unique joy of leading a diverse, multi-national, and multi-cultural team at Merck across APAC, facing both the challenges and rewards of uniting people from different backgrounds. In this episode, he shares his approach to leadership—treating individuals as unique human beings while fostering a shared purpose. Discover how he builds a cohesive team that collaborates to achieve meaningful results. His journey will inspire leaders at any level, and his secret to success might just surprise you!

Feb 5, 2025 • 44min
S4E14: Story of Transformation: Jason Johnson, with guest hosts - Casey Thompson and Daniel Massick
In this episode, James Felton, Casey Thompson, and Daniel Massick are joined by Jason Johnson, CEO of Quick Quack Car Wash. Jason shares his journey, including the challenges of starting a new business, utilizing organizational health principles in making difficult decisions as a CEO, and the value of intentionally creating company culture by consistently driving the core purpose with actionable efforts rooted in mutual service. By setting high standards for character and execution, Jason has reimagined the carwash industry, creating a company culture that values smart, kind, and driven leaders. His ultimate goal is to build an organization that others look to for inspiration in culture and leadership—proving that kindness and a relentless drive to win can go hand in hand.

Jan 22, 2025 • 20min
S4E13: The Leadr Advantage & Scaling Organizational Health - with guest Cody Thompson
Rolling out organizational health at scale is no small feat—it’s a challenge that many leaders underestimate. In this episode, we dive into how Table Group is tackling this issue by partnering with a company called Leadr to introduce the Leadr Advantage. Our COO, Cody Thompson, shares the story behind this initiative, exploring the reasons we embarked on this journey, the unique features of the platform, and how it’s designed to support leaders through meaningful transformation.https://www.leadr.com/table-group

Jan 8, 2025 • 41min
S4E12: Kicking off 2025: Rediscovering Why We Lead - with guest Cody Thompson
In this episode, we reflect on the core question: Why do we lead? We’re joined by Cody Thompson, COO of Table Group, for a powerful discussion on what happens when leaders lose sight of their purpose. Leadership isn’t a perk or privilege—it’s a responsibility, and often a weighty one. Drawing inspiration from Patrick Lencioni’s book The Motive, we explore the importance of self-evaluation and resetting your mindset as a leader. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to lead with authenticity and intention. Great leadership starts with service. Let’s lead well by serving well.