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
…
continue reading
The truth is...organizations that focus on creating a thriving workforce are more successful now and later. Join Susan Morgan Bailey, Marsh & McLennan Agency Culture & Wellbeing Practice Leader, for discussions with executives and practitioners as they break down the art and science of building successful organizations through thriving team members. If you believe it is possible to take care of your people and be successful in business too and aren’t quite sure how to get there, the Growth C ...
…
continue reading
What is your company culture, and how can you protect it? This week, Pat and the team discuss the context of organizational values and how they are affected by the culture at large. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast To become a Certified Working Genius Facilitator: https://workinggenius.me/certpodcast23 To ta…
…
continue reading
Where exactly is your organization's moat, and who lives inside? This week, Pat and the team talk about why it is so important to be intentional about the way you involve and build relationships with employees, partners, and vendors within your business. Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast NFL Leadership Notes: ht…
…
continue reading
Conflict without trust is politics. But what exactly is politics? This week, Pat and the team discuss the implications of manipulative behavior in the workplace. Pat's NFL Leadership Ranking Notes: https://files.tablegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/05054954/NFL-Team-Rankings-Updated.pdf Take the Online Team Assessment: https://www.tablegroup.c…
…
continue reading
Gossip is always a bad thing... right? This week, the team talks about why gossip - under certain circumstances - is actually necessary and productive. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcastBy Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
This week - despite Tracy's best efforts - Pat and the fellas talk football. Tune in to this special episode for a breakdown of Pat's new framework for predicting the success of NFL teams based on their leadership. NFL Leadership Ranking Notes Check out Pat and Cody's short-lived "Sports Culture" podcast…
…
continue reading
Boring meetings suck. This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau talk about raising the stakes and discuss ways to improve our meetings.By Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
A hat trick from Patrick. This week, the team boils down what it takes to be a good leader into three simple concepts. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/By Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
Conflict and discomfort is necessary on a healthy team, but when exactly is it better to be deferential to the leader? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the humanity of managers and the importance of humility in managing others. To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/ To listen to the Working Genius P…
…
continue reading
Positive change - both organizationally and personally - comes with plenty of difficult times, yet we often convince ourselves that these seasons don't need to exist. This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the necessity of negative periods and how we can approach them mindfully instead of trying to avoid them. To take the Six Types of Working Geniu…
…
continue reading
How do you view your weekends? This week, Pat and Cody discuss how your attitude about Fridays can give you insights about your job. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/By Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
It's a word we hear often, but we're not so sure it's being used correctly. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau talk about what it actually means to empower your employees. Listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast Take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/…
…
continue reading
Just like old times. This week, Pat and Cody discuss the dangers of artificial harmony.By Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
What does it mean to be an unreasonable leader? This week, the team talks about the leader's responsibility to set expectations and aim high. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcastBy Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
Utopia sucks. This week, Pat, Beau and Karen discuss the meaning of utopia, and how it relates to the way we treat our work. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcastBy Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
T
The Growth Collective


1
HR Transformation @ Grand Valley State University: A conversation with Mychal Coleman and Lindsey DesArmo
54:04
54:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:04
This episode features an organization that is truly doing the deep work necessary to evolve culture. My guests, Mychal Coleman Associate Vice President of Human Resources at Grand Valley State University and Lindsey DesArmo, Interim Director of Talent Management at GVSU, began the journey of culture evolution when they realized a few years ago, the…
…
continue reading
When it comes to organizational clarity, a tiny gap on a leadership team can become a big crack down the line. This week, Pat and the team discuss a few reasons why these gaps appear, and how to best prevent them.By Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
What is the motor oil of the organizational machine? This week, the team talks about the importance of relationships and shares some examples of your 'big little things'. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcastBy Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
What does activism look like, and how does it effect those who make up our organization? This week, the team revisits the importance of being intentional about how we run our businesses. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcastBy Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
Little things change culture. This week, Pat, Tracy, Beau and Matt talk about the popsicle hotline, a jar of jellybeans, and the DMV.By Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
Sometimes an apology is necessary. This week, Pat, Tracy and Beau discuss forgiveness, and why the ability to apologize and forgive is essential for building trust on a team. To check out the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: tinyurl.com/5dysfunctionsofateamassessment To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast…
…
continue reading
Courage is more valuable than knowledge. This week, the team discusses some of Pat's most recent thoughts about people and teams.By Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
What does the world of work look like in a communist country, and what can that teach us about org health? This week, Pat and Beau are joined by our friend and colleague Joel, to learn about his story and his experiences living in and leaving Cuba.By Patrick Lencioni
…
continue reading
When it comes to the use of certain four letter words, every organization is different. This week, the team discusses the importance of being intentional in determining your company culture, even as it pertains to the way people speak. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast…
…
continue reading
T
The Growth Collective


1
For the Culture: A conversation with people-mover Marcus Collins
48:33
48:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:33
Dr. Marcus Collins is back on the podcast to talk about his new book For the Culture: the power behind what we buy, what we do, and who we want to be. Listen in a Marcus highlights why it’s essential to be clear on what you stand for as an organization and the importance of being intentional about building culture; why we buy the things including w…
…
continue reading
Decision making is overrated. This week, the team talks about the difference between decision science and implementation science. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event! Info and registration: https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg To apply f…
…
continue reading
There are many ways to erode trust, and word salad is surely one of them. This week, the team talks about the art of speaking with big words while saying nothing of substance, and why this type of patronizing language is all too common in the business world today. To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast See Pat 'At…
…
continue reading