At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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.
For more on Pat and the Table Group, visit https://www.tablegroup.com
For more on Pat and the Table Group, visit https://www.tablegroup.com
Episodes
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Mar 27, 2024 • 25min
220. Productive Eavesdropping
Exploring the benefits of 'productive eavesdropping' within the organization, the hosts discuss the advantages of strategic conversations in meetings, fostering open communication and transparency. They also delve into the impact of office layout on communication, and provide a family-friendly hotel recommendation for last-minute spring break plans.
Mar 20, 2024 • 23min
219. Long Before the Headline
Analyzing organizational dysfunction leading to business failures with case studies from Ford, United Airlines, and Hertz. Emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and addressing dysfunctions. Highlighting the impact of a healthy organizational culture and leadership team on decision-making processes. Exploring the significance of consistency, employee morale, and avoiding the frustration of left and right socks.
Mar 13, 2024 • 32min
218. Zoom Out
Exploring the challenges of virtual meetings, highlighting issues like the mirror problem and the intolerance of silence. Discussing the dynamics of representation imbalance, with giants versus ants metaphor. Light-hearted banter about puzzles and Zoom meeting head sizes, adding humor to the conversation.
Mar 8, 2024 • 47min
217. Open on Sunday with Craig Groeschel
Leading a large organization, church leadership challenges, strategic decision-making, resource management for growth, balancing excellence and flexibility in volunteer management, intersection of business, faith, and leadership, viewing management as ministry
Feb 28, 2024 • 23min
216. Robin and Batman
The podcast discusses the importance of second in command, the vital role of followership, balancing leadership and humility, understanding diverse leadership styles, and valuing all roles in an organization.
6 snips
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.
5 snips
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.
4 snips
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.
7 snips
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.
