15. When Bigger Isn't Better

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15. When Bigger Isn't Better

FromAt The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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23 minutes

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Nov 19, 2019

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Pat and Cody discuss the benefits of small company culture and make the case that bigger isn't always better.

Released:

Nov 19, 2019

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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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15. When Bigger Isn't Better: Pat and Cody discuss the benefits of small company culture and make the case that bigger isn't always better. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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8. The Power of Personality Profiles: Without understanding how people are wired it makes it difficult to be a great leader, team member, spouse and even parent. Deb joins the podcast to discuss the fundamental attribution error, the Myers-Briggs, why Pat and Cody talk too... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
35 min listen
16. The Most Important Organization in the World: Amy and Jeff join the podcast to talk about the most important organization in the world - family. We discuss how to run your family with the same sense of intentionality and rigor we use in our businesses and answer The Three Big Questions for... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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19. Making Strategy Simple: Your organization's strategy should be simple and usable. Chris joins Pat and Cody to demystify "strategy". They share examples of companies who get it right and provide a framework for developing three strategic filters that should provide the... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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24. “That’s Not Good Enough”: The team sits down to discuss four simple words that are not used enough on teams. Pat and Cody introduce a new segment intended to deconstruct common corporate speak and the damage caused by sayings that are used in companies every day. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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14. The Limits of Diversity - Creating a Real Company Culture: Question #2: How do we behave? Jeff joins Pat and Cody to discuss values and how to create culture in organizations. They break down some of the best and worst company cultures they have encountered and make a case for who shouldn't belong in your... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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9. Managing Up Without Sucking Up: How to be a hero and influence your boss. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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22. Teamwork Dies Young: The impact of youth sports on the culture of teamwork. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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21. What's Your Rallying Cry: Forget a new year's resolution, you and your team need a rallying cry. Jeff and Chris join the podcast to take a deep dive into one of the most practical and useful tools we use with our clients. When everything is important, nothing is... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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6. Meetings and Movies: Most meetings are bad - but they shouldn’t be. Pat and Cody discuss how leaders can borrow from the secrets of screenwriters and film directors to make their meetings more compelling and engaging. Pat draws on his own experience writing screenplays,... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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10. Two Extremely Dangerous Attitudes About Work: Pat addresses two very common and very dangerous perspectives about work. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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13. All-Pro CEO: Executive Lessons From a Former NFL Running Back: Pat is joined by NFL All-Pro running back Justin Forsett to discuss leadership, teamwork and culture in professional sports and his new role as CEO of startup company, Shower Pill. Afterwards, Cody and Pat debrief and pick out the wisdom for leaders... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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28. Pat's Brand New Book - The Motive: Pat's new book, The Motive is out today! Cody takes the host spot to dig into Pat's latest thinking on leadership and what might be his most important book yet. Listen and discover your motive. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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41. Burn the Resumé: As millions of people look for work and employers are set to rehire, Pat and Cody discuss the three critical traits for hiring and interviewing that are far more important than anything on the resumé. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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15. When Bigger Isn't Better

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