40. Data is Overrated

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40. Data is Overrated

FromAt The Table with Patrick Lencioni

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May 13, 2020

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Pat and Cody discuss decision-making, data, intuition and why we need more integrative thinking.

Released:

May 13, 2020

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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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Introducing "At The Table" with Patrick Lencioni: Real conversations and practical advice for everyday leaders, with Patrick Lencioni. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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17. The Best CEO You've Never Heard Of: Bobby Herrera stops by the podcast to talk about leadership, struggle, and building a world-class culture of "climbers" at his company Populus Group. Bobby's book The Gift of Struggle can be found here: by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
54 min listen
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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1. Being Smart is Overrated: In this first episode, Pat and Cody discuss why the smartest companies don’t always win. He presents organizational health as the greatest competitive advantage in business and takes us back to his first job to discuss where it all started. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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3. The Upside of Conflict: Pat tackles one of his favorite topics. He and Cody discuss why conflict is critical on teams and why so many organizations avoid it at all costs. Pat provides practical tips for leaders and teams looking to bring more healthy conflict into... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
35 min listen
5. Curing Job Misery: Job misery is an epidemic in today's working world and there is a simple cure. Pat and Cody provide an easy (and free) solution to help managers address job misery and develop engaged, fulfilled employees. For more resources related to employee... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
27 min listen
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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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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2. Stop Hiring the Wrong People: Pat and Cody explore why so many companies hire poorly. They present three qualities to look for in an interview that have nothing to do with technical expertise or experience, and they reveal the most dangerous hire that... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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Bonus: Sports Culture: Pat and Cody introduce a new segment about the intersection between two of their favorite topics: organizational culture and sports. They take on some of the week’s top sports stories and provide insights as they relate to teamwork, leadership, and... 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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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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4. The Power of Naked Service: Pat and Cody are joined by a few colleagues (Jeff, James, and Chris) to discuss three counter-intuitive ways to win client loyalty and turn existing clients into raving fans. They explore the benefits of “getting naked” and offer advice on how to... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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27. Joy is the Leading Indicator: The first sign of trouble on the horizon for any organization is not as clean and measurable as you might think. Pat and Cody make the case that leaders would be wise to pay keen attention to the joy in their organizations. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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Bonus: Teamwork and an NFL Star's Retirement: Pat and Cody turn the mics on to discuss Andrew Luck’s surprise retirement from the NFL and its larger implications on the culture of teamwork by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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20. Start With Vulnerability: Pat's wife Laura joins the podcast to discuss the power of vulnerability at work and at home. 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
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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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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
38 min listen
25. The Cost of One Bad Team Member: Can one bad apple really spoil the whole bunch? Pat and the team discuss the impact of even one team member who doesn't fit. Consulting corner is back! Pat answers listeners questions. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
30 min listen
26. Stop Agreeing to Disagree: Conflict with trust is the pursuit of truth or the best idea. Too many teams, families and friends stop short of the best answer because they "agree to disagree." Pat and Cody suggest a different approach - convince or be convinced. 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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35. The Five Dysfunctions of a Virtual Team: This new virtual work environment poses unique challenges for teams looking to become more cohesive and effective. Pat and crew discuss how teams can overcome the five dysfunctions in a virtual world and emerge from this crisis better. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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11. The Simple, Effective, and Free Path to Loving Your Work: Everyone needs three things in order to love their work. Chris joins Pat and Cody to discuss job fulfillment, employee satisfaction, and what managers need to give the people they lead. More information on the topic can be found here: by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
35 min listen
33. Org Health in a Health Crisis: Pat is joined by Dr. Bill Morice from the Mayo Clinic to discuss the coronavirus crisis and leading a healthy organization in the midst of a pandemic by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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18. How Dysfunctional Is Your Team?: Pat and the team dig into The Five Dysfunctions of a Team model and use the Table Group's Online Team Assessment to help listeners identify the dysfunction on their own teams. Learn more about the team assessment: Listeners use promo code... 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
36 min listen
7. Robot CEO: Self-control isn't always good. Pat and Cody weigh in on robot CEOs and the human side of leadership. And Pat gives a rapper name to everyone in the office. by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
27 min listen
32. How Do You Measure Success?: Pat and Cody discuss success, performance and dignity. 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
32 min listen

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220. Productive Eavesdropping: '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... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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214. Jugglers Anonymous: Juggling too many things is dangerous, especially as a leader. This week, Pat and the team discuss the importance of simplicity as it relates to our priorities and how we spend our time. To listen to the Working Genius... by At The Table with Patrick Lencioni
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40. Data is Overrated

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