234. The Real Cost of Mediocrity

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The world often feels rigged. And this episode is a wake-up call to recognize the barriers that exist for those who don’t fit the traditional mold. In this episode, which is a kind of tribute to my dear departed Dad, I recount some powerful lessons from the man who was a brilliant psychiatrist and my biggest champion. He taught me that if something feels off about the environment you’re in, it probably is—and it’s absolutely hella-not your fault. We dare to break into the uncomfortable truth that many workplaces are designed for a very specific demographic, leaving neurodivergent individuals, particularly those on the autism spectrum, feeling excluded. I share three stories in which my Dad imparted to me more than my fair share of his wisdom, and I'm hoping you to can feel empowered. You'll learn that we can advocate for ourselves and others to create a more inclusive work culture. Newsletter Paste this into your browser if the newsletter link is broken - https://www.lbeehealth.com/ Join our Patreon - https://differentnotbrokenpodcast.com/patreon Mentioned in this episode: Sign Up For Our Newsletter Stay updated on all the things! Get added to our newsletter mailing list. Newsletter…

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The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. This week, Pat and the team discuss the causes of mediocrity, and why it comes with costs beyond the financial.

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At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

234. The Real Cost of Mediocrity

At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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published about a year ago

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The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. This week, Pat and the team discuss the causes of mediocrity, and why it comes with costs beyond the financial.

To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast

This week's unpaid ad: https://no.co/brands/noco-boost

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At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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241. Beware of Success 20:17

5 days ago20:17

20:17

What happens when the external validation of your success conflicts with your internal values and purpose? In episode 241 of At The Table, Pat Lencioni and Cody Thompson explore the hidden dangers of traditional success metrics. They also discuss how businesses and individuals can lose their way when they chase recognition that doesn’t align with their original purpose. Topics explored in this episode: (0:40) The Michelin Star Story * How a small restaurant in Italy gave up its Michelin star to stay true to its identity. (4:51) Aligning Success With Intentions * Why companies lose their way when they follow external expectations. * The importance of anchoring decisions to the question: "Why do we exist?" (8:46) Success and Personal Growth * Arthur Brooks' wisdom about valuing the process over outcomes. * How personal definitions of success change over time, especially in creative fields. (13:02) The Cost of Chasing the Wrong Goals * How woundedness can drive people to seek approval through achievements. * Reflections on athletes and leaders who chose integrity over external trophies. * Why true success means being proud of who you're becoming, not just what you achieve. (17:53) Staying Grounded Amid Temptation * Lessons from early Table Group decisions to resist the IPO craze. * The ultimate call to stick to your "why" for lasting fulfillment. Books mentioned in this episode: * Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara. * The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business by Patrick Lencioni. * From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks. This episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com . We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. At The Table is a podcast that lives at the connection between work life, leadership, organizational health, and culture. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ( https://apple.co/4hJKKSL ), Spotify ( https://spoti.fi/4l1aop0 ), and YouTube ( https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-YouTube ). Follow Pat Lencioni on https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth and http://www.youtube.com/@PatrickLencioniOfficial . Connect with Cody Thompson https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-thompson-a5918850 . Be sure to check out our other podcast, The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts ( https://apple.co/4iNz6Yn ), Spotify ( https://spoti.fi/4iGGm8u ), and YouTube ( https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTube ). Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com . This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co .…

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240. A Different Look at DOGE 31:44

19 days ago31:44

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Why is it so difficult to reform government inefficiencies? And what can organizations and households learn from eliminating waste in large, public institutions? In episode #240 of At The Table, Pat and Cody explore the concept of government efficiency through the lens of organizational health. Drawing comparisons between the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the federal government, and dysfunctional teams, they highlight the painful necessity of accountability and cutting waste. Topics explored in this episode: (01:04) Reframing DOGE * The goal is to explore waste and accountability without partisan heat, looking instead at structure and culture. (6:09) Government vs. Private Sector * The federal government is not set up to be a team like private sector organizations. (10:47) The Storage Unit Analogy * Cody shares a story of trying to help a hoarder consolidate two storage units, which becomes a metaphor for government systems that resist change. (15:24) Accountability * Leadership requires doing what is right, even when it’s unpopular or emotionally difficult. (20:44) Mistakes Will Happen * Even a well-intentioned cleanup will result in some regrettable losses. * Without a willingness to risk minor mistakes, the entire system remains unsustainable. (25:31) DOGE in Your Organization * The hosts discuss applying DOGE at the Table Group. * Even healthy organizations benefit from periodically eliminating waste. This episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group . We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. At The Table is a podcast that lives at the connection between work life, leadership, organizational health, and culture. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and YouTube . Follow Pat Lencioni on LinkedIn and YouTube . Connect with Cody Thompson on LinkedIn . Be sure to check out our other podcast, The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and YouTube . Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com . This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/…

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239. Does Fear or Joy Drive Your Leadership Style? 23:16

5 weeks ago23:16

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How can we start to address unresolved challenges in our lives that impact people profoundly and sometimes in painful ways? In this episode, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson discuss the podcast's return after a six-month break, and a shift in content to include broader societal and cultural issues. Pat also shares his personal journey of self-discovery, focusing on addressing his own wounds and trauma, and explores how this deeply personal work relates to leadership and organizational health. Topics explored in this episode: * (8:04) The Impact of Wounds on Leadership * How fear can drive leaders. * (11:58) The Catalyst for Self-Discovery * Pat’s realization that running from his issues was more painful than confronting them. * The temptation to deny your own wounds. * (16:34) The Universality of Wounds * Everyone has wounds, such as neglect, shame, rejection, and abandonment. * Healing is a lifelong process. * (21:14) Encouraging Healing * Addressing wounds sooner rather than later. This episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group . We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. Subscribe to At The Table on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and YouTube . Follow Pat Lencioni on LinkedIn and YouTube . Connect with Cody Thompson on LinkedIn . Do you know about our other podcast? You can subscribe to The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and YouTube . Let us know your feedback on this episode via podcast@tablegroup.com . This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co/…

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238. Conflict Scarcity 20:33

32 weeks ago20:33

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We've mentioned in the past that we think the modern workplace is in a 'conflict drought'. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the relationship between trust and conflict, and get to the bottom of what we're really missing. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad: https://tinyurl.com/movetocolorado…

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237. The Heart of an Organization 23:45

33 weeks ago23:45

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There are certain parts of an organization that cannot be changed without essentially refounding the whole company. This week, the team talks about core values. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doughnut…

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236. The Trouble With Humility 21:37

37 weeks ago21:37

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Authority and humility are not mutually exclusive. This week, the team talks about the role of a leader and the importance of perspective, dignity, and self-awareness. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast Unpaid ad: https://tinyurl.com/golfscramblerules

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235. The Growth Curve 23:12

38 weeks ago23:12

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To avoid pain at the expense of your core values and purpose is a terrible idea. This week, Pat and the team discuss the growth curve and how organizations must approach the navigation of inevitable downturns. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast The Leadr Advantage: https://www.leadr.com/table-group…

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234. The Real Cost of Mediocrity 22:17

39 weeks ago22:17

22:17

The opposite of love isn't hate, it's indifference. This week, Pat and the team discuss the causes of mediocrity, and why it comes with costs beyond the financial. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad: https://no.co/brands/noco-boost

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July Rerun: One Hour Coaching Hack 27:19

40 weeks ago27:19

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Episode originally aired January 20th, 2021. One hour coaching hack: how your team can give and receive invaluable coaching feedback in less than an hour. Tune in to this week's episode to hear Pat, Cody and Tracy share some of their own feedback that has helped them grow in their work and life.

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July Rerun: Plant Your Friggin Tree 20:16

40 weeks ago20:16

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Episode originally aired July 8th, 2020. 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 businesses, in your families and in your personal lives, it's time to plant your friggin tree.

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July Rerun: Be a Jerk 24:15

41 weeks ago24:15

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This episode originally aired March 10, 2021. We often avoid saying things that need to be said because we're afraid of sounding like a jerk. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about the importance of having the courage to be a "little-j jerk."

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July Rerun: Change is Easy, Transition is Hard 26:06

42 weeks ago26:06

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This episode originally aired February 17, 2021. We don't hate change, we just struggle with transition. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the real reason why people are afraid of change.

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233. The Good, the Bad, and the Invulnerable 28:19

44 weeks ago28:19

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Invulnerability is ugly, and it can crush a team. This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau talk about how we can root out invulnerability in ourselves and explain why our relationships will improve as a result. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ads: www.gethalls.com/relief and www.tacobell.com…

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232. The Power of the Word of Mouth 22:11

46 weeks ago22:11

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A studio can spend millions of dollars promoting a movie, but we're still most likely to see it when it's recommended by a friend. This week, Pat and the team discuss the difference in impact that hearing something directly from another person can have. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad: https://soppycid.com/…

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231. Conflict; Worth the Risk 14:31

47 weeks ago14:31

14:31

Conflict is never comfortable - and it isn't meant to be. This week, Pat and the team discuss the nature of conflict, and how it can be used not only to more effectively achieve strategic objectives, but also to strengthen relationships within a team. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad: Pickleball? Contact us at podcast@tablegroup.com…

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230. Local Heroes 23:30

48 weeks ago23:30

23:30

Decisions should always be pushed to the lowest possible level, closest to where they will be making the most impact. This week, the team discusses the influence of the customer on culture, strategy, and decision-making at the executive level. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad: https://www.dutchbros.com/…

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229. The Motivation Vacuum 21:23

49 weeks ago21:23

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If a leader does not provide employees with a primary motivation, something else will fill that gap. This week, Pat and the team discuss alignment around clarity and the difference between micro and macro motivations. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad: https://badbirdiegolf.com/…

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228. The Daily EKG 20:29

50 weeks ago20:29

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Where are the spikes in your day? This week, the team compares their energy levels throughout the day to an EKG, and explains how we can take advantage of this awareness. To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ Industry-Specific Webinars: https://www.workinggenius.com/webinars This week's unpaid ad: https://tinyurl.com/theboysintheboatBOOK…

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227. Values are Verbs 24:19

51 weeks ago24:19

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An organization's culture lives through its values, and values are first demonstrated in hiring. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the insitututionalization of culture through the intentional application of values. Staffing Industry Webinar - Tuesday, May 21: https://www.workinggenius.com/webinars This week's unpaid ad - The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family : https://www.tablegroup.com/product/frantic/ To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast…

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226. The Two Simplest Indicators 16:45

51 weeks ago16:45

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What are the two simplest indicators for determining the health of an organization's culture? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about the importance of alignment and engagement among the executive team as well as the happiness and connectedness of the employees who impact the culture the most. The Two Simplest Indicators: How is the executive team? Are they engaged, and how do they interact with each other? Who are the employees that impact the culture the most? Does each person on the executive team agree on who those people are, and are those employees happy with their roles? To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad: https://www.nickthegreek.com/…

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225. Beware of the Lone Dissenter 19:37

1 year ago19:37

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Beware of the lone dissenter. This week, Pat and the team discuss the danger of allowing a single voice to override the interests of the team. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast To register for Industry Webinars: https://tinyurl.com/IndustryWebinars Unpaid ad: Banana Milk…

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224. Unfair Advantages 20:06

1 year ago20:06

20:06

Create your own competitive advantage. This week, Pat and the team discuss unwritten rules, agility, and courage. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast Pat's book, The Advantage : https://www.tablegroup.com/product/the-advantage/ This week's unpaid ad: https://tinyurl.com/CuttingEdgeFirewood…

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223. Bubble Trouble 22:50

1 year ago22:50

22:50

Which bubbles are you a part of? This week, Pat and the team discuss the existence and implications of 'bubbles' as they relate to industries, expertise, and technology. Register for Industry Webinars: https://tinyurl.com/IndustryWebinars To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast Related Episodes: https://tinyurl.com/PatronSaintoftheIgnorant…

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222. Smell Your Customers 26:23

1 year ago26:23

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Please don't actually smell your customers. This week, Pat, Cody, and Beau discuss why being in close proximity to customers and clients is necessary if we want our products and services to hit the mark. The Working Genius Assessment for Students: https://www.workinggenius.com/students To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast…

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221. Uncomfortable Safety 18:39

1 year ago18:39

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The concepts of trust and conflict in the workplace are still just as simple as they were two decades ago. This week, Pat and the team discuss their thoughts on 'psychological safety'. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad: https://turo.com/…

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220. Productive Eavesdropping 24:32

1 year ago24:32

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'Eavesdropping' is a part of our organization's culture, and it helps our team stay on the same page. This week, Pat and the team discuss the merits of having strategic conversations within earshot of your colleagues and giving others the opportunity to clue in to the content of your meetings. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast This week's unpaid ad - LOGE Camps: https://www.logecamps.com/home Related Episodes: 167. The Never-Ending Meeting: https://www.tablegroup.com/167-the-never-ending-meeting/ 191. When Gossip is Good: https://www.tablegroup.com/191-when-gossip-is-good/…

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219. Long Before the Headline 22:43

1 year ago22:43

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Strategic mistakes are not the root cause of business failure - they're a downstream symptom of organizational dysfunction. This week, Pat and the team conduct a forensic analysis of businesses successes and failures including Ford, United Airlines, and Hertz. Hertz CEO Resigns After Big Bet on EVs Fails to Pay Off: https://tinyurl.com/HertzCEOResigns To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast…

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218. Zoom Out 32:15

1 year ago32:15

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For most of us, virtual meetings are now a regular part of our workday. This week, Pat and the team take a forensic look at video conferencing and discuss some simple recommendations for improving our approach to virtual meetings. Summary Article - 8 Limitations and 4 Recommendations: tablegroup.me/zoomarticle To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast…

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217. Open on Sunday with Craig Groeschel 47:03

1 year ago47:03

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What's it like leading a large organization, and how is it different if that organization is a church? This week, Pat and Cody are excited to be joined by good friend and special guest host Craig Groeschel. Craig is the founder and pastor of Life Church, the host of The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, and the bestselling author of many books related to leadership, faith, and everything in between. Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/CGroeschelLeadershipPodcast Craig's Newest Book, Think Ahead: https://www.craiggroeschel.com/books/think-ahead Life Church: https://www.life.church/…

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216. Robin and Batman 22:49

1 year ago22:49