Too many organizations allow their culture to be affected by their policies, while their policies should instead be informed by their culture.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the dangers of letting our policies send the wrong message to our employees and customers.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

161. Principle Over Policy

We've all heard stories about the mistakes leaders make when conducting layoffs, but how can we carry them out well?  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss how to preserve our employees' dignity and strengthen our organizations by conducting layoffs with courage and clarity.     Start with yourself handout: https://www.workinggenius.com/resources#additional-resources   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

160. Layoffs Done Wisely

In the pursuit of truth, hard conversations have to happen.  So what are we afraid of?  This week, Pat, Beau and Karen discuss what it means to have courage as a leader.     Ep. 157 - 'Start With Yourself' Self-Audit Worksheet: https://www.workinggenius.com/resources#additional-resources    To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

159. Cowardly Lion

How does a competitive advantage become an achilles heel?  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau sit down to discuss their perspectives on the Southwest Airlines situation.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

158. Unpacking the Southwest Airlines Situation

Let's start the New Year with clarity.  This week, Pat and Beau provide a framework for evaluating where we are in our work, at home, and on a personal level, so we can be more intentional about how we approach our day-to-day lives.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

157. Start With Yourself

There's been a tectonic shift in the nature of work.  This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss the ramifications and importance of how we acknowledge and approach this shift leading into the new year.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

156. Workquake

Merry Christmas from the Table Group!  This week, Pat, Cody, Beau and Tracy talk about a gift we can all give our coworkers, managers or direct reports that not only costs nothing, but can have a major impact on our relationships at work.   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

155. No Purchase Necessary

Our attention spans are definitely not getting any longer.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau talk about how we can lean into this fact and take advantage of our short attention span as it relates to work, meetings, and getting stuff done fast.   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

154. Attention Deficit Advantage

The career counselor is in.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau talk about what they would do if they didn't work at the Table Group and offer some advice.   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

153. The Career Counselor is In

It's simple, it's easy, and yet it's somehow a major competitive advantage.  This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau discuss the new 3-letter secret to success.   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

152. The New 3-Letter Secret to Success

Everyone's got stuff, and that stuff is a part of who we are.  This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss why it's good to talk about our personal challenges at work, and how to do it safely.  To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

151. Everyone's Got Stuff

As leaders and managers, we are often far too hesitant to overcommunicate.  This week, on our 150th episode of the At the Table Podcast, the whole team discusses the importance of overcommunication, and the fears that keep us from achieving better clarity.   To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/yexaujju  

150. Say it Again, and Again, and Again...

Success is messy.  Embrace it, and don't assume others aren't.  This week, Pat, Cody, Beau and Tracy discuss some common misconceptions about management and leadership.  

149. Success is Messy

What exactly is our company's culture indicating to others, and is that what we want to communicate?  This week, Pat, Tracy and Beau discuss why posture matters, and how we can be intentional about presenting ourselves as organizations.  

148. What is Your Posture?

A healthy organization is a resilient one.  This week, Pat, Beau and Karen discuss why investing in org health is the best way to prepare for difficult times, and list four practical things any team can do right now.  

147. Org Health Insurance

The Six Types of Working Genius book is now officially out!  Check out this episode of the Working Genius Podcast to hear Pat talk about some of his experiences as an author and provide a behind-the-scenes look at his new book.   Buy the Working Genius book: https://tinyurl.com/a4bz4tj5  Take the 12 minute assessment: workinggenius.com

146. Beers With the Author

Not that 'F' word.  This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss the meaning of the word 'fun' at work.  

145. The 'F' Word

Enough about quiet quitting.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the act of quitting and staying, and why this is neither a new concept nor a good thing for employees or the organizations they serve.  

144. Enough About Quiet Quitting

Innovation is offensive.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the difference between protection and possibility, and why successful companies need to adopt an offensive posture around innovation.  

143. Innovation is Offensive

When we don't see our work as a vocation, we're constantly looking forward to our next vacation.  This week, Pat, Beau and Tracy discuss the Sunday blues and the idea of work as a calling rather than a transactional relationship. 

At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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