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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
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What is your Working Genius? The Working Genius podcast is designed to help people identify their natural gifts and find joy and fulfillment in their work and life. Leadership and teamwork expert Patrick Lencioni and his team explore the Working Genius model and provide practical advice for applying this framework individually, at our jobs and in our homes. What type of work makes you thrive? Are you burning out because your job requires you to work in your areas of frustration? How can team ...
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A practical, engaging and relatable conversation for anyone who is – or wants to be – a follower of Jesus. Neither a pastor nor a theologian, Pat Lencioni is a business thinker who applies his common-sense approach to the most important pursuit of life: God. Without adding or subtracting anything from the teachings of his faith, Pat brings perspective, humor and insight gained from his own struggle trying to be a real Christian in a broken world.
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How can understanding and embracing your Working Genius help you redefine your concept of “work” and “retirement”? In episode 87 of the Working Genius Podcast, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson take on the increasingly common desire to quit work or retire early, questioning whether it's truly the job people want to escape—or the lack of fulfillmen…
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How do we as business leaders not be discouraged by hard times and instead see the good that can result from them? In episode 242 of At The Table, Patrick Lencioni welcomes legendary financial expert and leadership voice Dave Ramsey for an unfiltered conversation about hard times. As Pat mentions in the intro, this is not your average interview. Th…
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What does “preemptive vulnerability” mean, why is it essential in leadership, and how can it build trust within a team? In episode 86 of the Working Genius Podcast, Patrick and Cody explore the concept of "preemptive vulnerability"—the practice of leading with humility before you're forced to. They reflect on how leaders can build deeper trust and …
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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 t…
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Why is it dangerous to "fake it till you make it" when it comes to your Working Genius? In episode 85 of the Working Genius Podcast, Pat and Cody explore the pitfalls of "faking it till you make it," particularly in the context of the six Working Geniuses. They discuss how pretending to possess certain geniuses—especially Galvanizing, Enabling, and…
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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 Governme…
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How does humility enhance the application of your Working Geniuses in both personal and professional settings? Humility is the secret ingredient that elevates teamwork, leadership, and productivity. In this episode, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson explore how humility acts as a booster within the Working Genius framework. They also discuss why e…
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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-dis…
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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/mo…
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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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What is the best way to tap into each Genius? This week, the team goes over the questions we can ask and the high-impact phrases we can use to successfully engage and activate each Working Genius type. Collaborating with Each Genius Handout: https://tinyurl.com/wgcollaborationresource Working Genius Certification Program: https://workinggenius.me/c…
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This week's rerun originally aired on January 21, 2022 We've talked about the altitude of each Genius, the 3 stages of work, regulating your Genius, and the Genius of meetings. What do you get when you roll all of these concepts together? A new Working Genius framework that applies to any conversation at work.…
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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…
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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 unpai…
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It's a productivity tool, not just a personality assessment. This week, Pat and the team dissect a team map and describe how it can be used to make any team more effective. To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ WG Certification Program: https://www.workinggenius.com/client/certification/ Team Application…
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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 …
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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: http…
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Young people and students are no strangers to feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, and anxious. This week, Pat and the team speak directly to students, parents, teachers and administrators about how the Working Genius model - and the new version of the assessment - can be utilized to set up students for success. Working Genius for Students Assessmen…
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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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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:…
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