At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
Episodes
62. Pain Relief is Your Business
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what position or industry, everyone is in the business of pain relief. Join Pat and Cody as they discuss the importance of connecting your...
61. Don't Have Work Friends
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are we supposed to have friends at work? Why do we refuse to embrace the people we spend the majority of our day with? Pat and the team discuss work a...
60. Sometimes Democracy Sucks
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A great way to run a country, a bad way to run a business. Pat and Cody discuss the problems with trying to manage an organization as a pure democra...
59. Don't Make Me Repeat Myself
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat, Cody and Chris talk about how every leader needs to perform their duties as 'Chief Reminding Officer' in order to create clarity on their teams, ...
58. The Power of Nothing
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat, Cody and Tracy explore the benefits of sitting in silence and organizing your thoughts. Why leaders and employees tend to avoid distraction-fre...
57. The Worst Job in the World
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cody design the world's worst job.
56. Politics Sucks
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Office politics are destroying your culture. The team discusses the importance of saying what you mean and doing what you say.
55. Show Me the Merit
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amy joins to talk about money, merit, and meritocracies in the workplace. And what employees are really looking for in their job.
54. Don't be a Cowardly Manager
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team discusses the importance of interpersonal courage and the consequences of being a cowardly manager.
53. The Danger of Humility
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and team take on one of their most important topics yet - humility.
52. LIVE - Questions that Demand Answers
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and the team are joined by the listeners for a special one year anniversary episode. They discuss 4 questions that must be answered in the midst o...
51. The Work-Life Balance Hack
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Work-life balance is even more complicated than ever. The team explores two ways to cheat the conundrum.
50. Let the Haters Hate
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team discusses the real danger of trying to convince naysayers in an organization, the law of thirds and more.
49. Now Burn Your Ships
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After the "Plant Your Friggin Tree" episode, Pat and Cody follow-up with the next step in personal and organizational courage. At The Table Webina...
48. Plant Your Friggin Tree
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stop waiting for "normal" to return. Do it now! Pat, Cody and Chris discuss decision making and action in the midst of uncertainty. In your business...
47. Sophistication Sucks
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why are human beings so enamored with complexity? Pat and Cody answer this and explore the power of simplicity. Podcast Anniversary Webinar Registrati...
46. Problem Solving and Pop Tarts
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy and Pat were having pop tarts when Pat invented the Issue Resolution Model. They share the origin story and application of the model with Cody...
45. Obliterate Your Office Space
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team re-thinks office space and types of work. As we go back to our places of work, does our resting work posture reflect what we are trying to ac...
44. What Do You Suck At?
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cody discuss the importance of identifying, airing, and even celebrating your weaknesses.
43. How Nice Leaders Become Angry
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team discusses frustration and anger and how a leader's desire to be "nice" can contribute.
42. Why Your CEO Doesn’t Get It
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat, Cody and Chris discuss the three biases that prevent leaders from truly embracing organizational health. And they explore how conditioned we are ...
Behind the Scenes: Real-time Re-entry Revelations
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat, Tracy and Cody reflect on their first three days back in the office and make some real-time observations about the transition.
41. Burn the Resumé
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As millions of people look for work and employers are set to rehire, Pat and Cody discuss the three critical traits for hiring and interviewing that a...
40. Data is Overrated
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cody discuss decision-making, data, intuition and why we need more integrative thinking.
39. It's Time to Rethink Work
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Laura joins the podcast as the team discusses a fresh way to think about work and jobs. Whether you are heading back to work, looking for something ...
38. Why We Innovate in a Crisis
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and the team analyze why they have been able to innovate during this time and how we can bring that creativity and urgency back with us into the n...
37. Lean in to Discomfort
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Including a special recorded interview segment with Alan Mulally, the former CEO of Ford and Boeing, Pat and team discuss the benefits and rewards of ...
36. Let's Never Go Back to Normal
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cody have a candid and casual conversation about preparing to enter a "new normal."
35. The Five Dysfunctions of a Virtual Team
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This new virtual work environment poses unique challenges for teams looking to become more cohesive and effective. Pat and crew discuss how teams can ...
34. War for Jobs
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat calls everyone to enlist in the war for jobs. He proposes some ideas for companies, leaders and workers to help save jobs and sacrifice for the gr...
33. Org Health in a Health Crisis
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat is joined by Dr. Bill Morice from the Mayo Clinic to discuss the coronavirus crisis and leading a healthy organization in the midst of a pandemic
32. How Do You Measure Success?
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cody discuss success, performance and dignity.
31. Leadership Doesn’t Stop
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat offers some advice for leading in uncertain times.
30. LIVE - Make Your Meetings Matter
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a special episode recorded live from the stage of Table Group's UnConference, Pat, Cody and Chris tackle one of the most important activities in bu...
29. Behind the Scenes of Writing a Book
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and the team sit down to discuss the book writing process and tell some of their favorite stories from the last 20 years and 12 books.
28. Pat's Brand New Book - The Motive
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pat's new book, The Motive is out today! Cody takes the host spot to dig into Pat's latest thinking on leadership and what might be his most importa...
27. Joy is the Leading Indicator
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first sign of trouble on the horizon for any organization is not as clean and measurable as you might think. Pat and Cody make the case that lea...
26. Stop Agreeing to Disagree
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict with trust is the pursuit of truth or the best idea. Too many teams, families and friends stop short of the best answer because they "agree...
25. The Cost of One Bad Team Member
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can one bad apple really spoil the whole bunch? Pat and the team discuss the impact of even one team member who doesn't fit. Consulting corner is ba...
24. “That’s Not Good Enough”
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team sits down to discuss four simple words that are not used enough on teams. Pat and Cody introduce a new segment intended to deconstruct common...
23. Hard Culture
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode the team breaks down company culture. What do companies get right and why are so many organizations focused on perks?
22. Teamwork Dies Young
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The impact of youth sports on the culture of teamwork.
21. What's Your Rallying Cry
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 prac...
20. Start With Vulnerability
28 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pat's wife Laura joins the podcast to discuss the power of vulnerability at work and at home.
19. Making Strategy Simple
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your organization's strategy should be simple and usable. Chris joins Pat and Cody to demystify "strategy". They share examples of companies who get...
18. How Dysfunctional Is Your Team?
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and the team dig into The Five Dysfunctions of a Team model and use the Table Group's Online Team Assessment to help listeners identify the dysfun...
17. The Best CEO You've Never Heard Of
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Herrera stops by the podcast to talk about leadership, struggle, and building a world-class culture of "climbers" at his company Populus Group. ...
16. The Most Important Organization in the World
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
15. When Bigger Isn't Better
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cody discuss the benefits of small company culture and make the case that bigger isn't always better.
14. The Limits of Diversity - Creating a Real Company Culture
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Question #2: How do we behave? Jeff joins Pat and Cody to discuss values and how to create culture in organizations. They break down some of the best ...
13. All-Pro CEO: Executive Lessons From a Former NFL Running Back
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
12. One Question Every Company Must Answer
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every organization needs clarity. And the first question every company needs to answer is "Why do we exist?" Pat and Cody sit down to discuss and ...
11. The Simple, Effective, and Free Path to Loving Your Work
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone needs three things in order to love their work. Chris joins Pat and Cody to discuss job fulfillment, employee satisfaction, and what managers...
10. Two Extremely Dangerous Attitudes About Work
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pat addresses two very common and very dangerous perspectives about work.
9. Managing Up Without Sucking Up
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How to be a hero and influence your boss.
8. The Power of Personality Profiles
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Without understanding how people are wired it makes it difficult to be a great leader, team member, spouse and even parent. Deb joins the podcast ...
7. Robot CEO
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Self-control isn't always good. Pat and Cody weigh in on robot CEOs and the human side of leadership. And Pat gives a rapper name to everyone in t...
6. Meetings and Movies
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Most meetings are bad - but they shouldn’t be. Pat and Cody discuss how leaders can borrow from the secrets of screenwriters and film directors to m...
Bonus: Sports Culture
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cody introduce a new segment about the intersection between two of their favorite topics: organizational culture and sports. They take on some...
5. Curing Job Misery
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Job misery is an epidemic in today's working world and there is a simple cure. Pat and Cody provide an easy (and free) solution to help managers addre...
Bonus: Teamwork and an NFL Star's Retirement
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cody turn the mics on to discuss Andrew Luck’s surprise retirement from the NFL and its larger implications on the culture of teamwork
4. The Power of Naked Service
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cody are joined by a few colleagues (Jeff, James, and Chris) to discuss three counter-intuitive ways to win client loyalty and turn existing c...
3. The Upside of Conflict
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pat tackles one of his favorite topics. He and Cody discuss why conflict is critical on teams and why so many organizations avoid it at all costs. P...
2. Stop Hiring the Wrong People
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pat and Cody explore why so many companies hire poorly. They present three qualities to look for in an interview that have nothing to do with techni...
1. Being Smart is Overrated
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode, Pat and Cody discuss why the smartest companies don’t always win. He presents organizational health as the greatest competiti...
Introducing "At The Table" with Patrick Lencioni
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sit across the table from one of the foremost experts in leadership and business. In his simple and approachable style, Pat tackles every topic relate...