237. The Heart of an Organization

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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.

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At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

237. The Heart of an Organization

At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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published about a year ago

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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

251 episodes

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At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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241. Beware of Success 20:17

5 days ago20:17

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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

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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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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