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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

How to Run More Productive Meetings | Death by Meeting | Digible Dudes PodcastWelcome to another episode of the Digible Dudes Podcast! In this episode, David and Reid dive into the thought-provoking concepts from Death by Meeting by Pat Lencioni. They explore the critical role that well-structured meetings play in driving business success and how to avoid the dreaded “death by meeting” scenario.Key Takeaways:Tactical vs. Strategic Meetings: Understanding the difference between quick, tactical meetings and in-depth, strategic discussions.The Role of Conflict: How healthy, respectful conflict can fuel better decision-making and more engaging discussions.The Importance of Facilitators: Why having a skilled facilitator is key to keeping meetings on track and productive.Active Listening vs. Deep Understanding: Why it's crucial to go beyond active listening and truly understand different perspectives in meetings.Evaluating Meeting Effectiveness: What metrics and criteria you should use to assess whether your meetings are achieving their goals.Enjoyed this episode? Make sure you hit that like button and stay tuned for more episodes like this!Digible:⁠ https://digible.com/Fiona: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.myfiona.com/Leave a Spotify Review: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3LfoEdU⁠⁠⁠Leave an Apple Review: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3AA2zRj⁠⁠(00:00) Introduction: Death by Meeting Discussion(01:03) The Challenge of Ineffective Meetings(03:05) Pat Lencioni's Approach to Meetings(05:14) The Role of Conflict in Productive Meetings(07:21) Tactical vs. Strategic Meetings(11:25) Facilitating Productive Meetings(13:49) Active Listening vs. Deep Understanding(15:49) Evaluating Meeting Success(19:37) One-on-Ones: Tactical and Strategic Approaches(21:45) Scheduling and Meeting Cadence(24:21) Preventing Random, Unnecessary Meetings(27:17) The Role of Conflict in Group Discussions(29:00) The Dilemma of Meeting Punctuality vs. Completion(32:14) Musk's Approach to Meetings and Conflict(35:48) The Power of Asking Questions in Meetings(37:38) Why Some Meetings Feel Like "Death by Meetings"

In this episode, Ken Coleman sits down with world-renowned leadership expert, Pat Lencioni. Find out what leadership had to do with California's wildfire devastation, how DOGE is changing America, and how to become someone people will follow. Next Steps:

Episode #321 // In the final part of my conversation with leadership expert Pat Lencioni, we take a quick dive into the complex dynamics of working with family and close friends in a business setting. Whether you're leading a family-owned company or managing close-knit teams, this episode is packed with insights on how to set the right boundaries while nurturing important relationships.Here's what you'll take away from this episode:Balancing Standards for Family: Learn how to navigate the fine line between holding family members to higher or lower standards than other employees, and how to set clear expectations.Favoritism vs. Fairness: Pat shares actionable insights on how to deal with perceptions of favoritism without compromising your values or relationships.Friendly, Not Friends: Discover the importance of maintaining professional boundaries while building connected, caring relationships at work. Avoiding Nepotism: Understand how to avoid the common pitfalls of nepotism while still holding your family members accountable, and why openness and vulnerability are key to making it work.Managing Workplace Relationships: We also explore the complications of romantic relationships in the workplace, how to manage the grey areas, and why setting clear boundaries is essential for leadership success.If you're dealing with family in your business or just want to avoid the pitfalls of overly close work relationships, this episode will give you some practical tools you need to navigate these tricky waters.Tune in as we wrap up this enlightening three-part series with Pat Lencioni, filled with candid advice and leadership gold! ————————FREE QUIZ: I've developed a 3-question quiz that'll give you a free personalized podcast playlist tailored to where you are right now in your leadership career!Click here to take the 30-second quiz now to get your on-the-go playlist————————You can connect with me at:Website: https://www.yourceomentor.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourceomentorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourceomentorLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-moore-075b001/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YourCEOMentor————————Our mission here at Your CEO Mentor is to improve the quality of leaders, globally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to unlock the secrets of organizational success? In this episode, we dive into Pat Lencioni's "The Advantage," exploring how simplicity and alignment can transform leadership. Learn how clear communication, planned agendas, and straightforward goals can revolutionize your team's health and outcomes.We highlight the importance of deep listening, engaging in tough conversations, and building strong personal connections within teams. Inspired by Olympic champion Katie Ledecky, we share practical strategies for creating a harmonious work environment.Finally, we challenge the focus on financial metrics, advocating for prioritizing organizational health and genuine human connections. Discover how living company values and fostering social bonds can lead to long-term success and innovation. Join us as we explore actionable steps to make your organization thrive.

Even the best teams can struggle sometimes. In this episode, author and speaker Pat Lencioni outlines some of the dysfunctions that can hinder a team and teaches how to overcome these to build an effective and cohesive unit. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why trust is so important. · Why conflict is necessary.· How to ensure commitment.· Why accountability is vital.· Why inattention to results is so harmful.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni “Death by Meeting,” by Pat LencioniTeam Leader Conference NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “What we assume is what's important.” – Pat Lencioni “We need one another. God didn't design any of us to have everything we need.” – Pat Lencioni “When you have a diversity of skill sets and gifts on a team, and you appreciate those, it changes everything.” – Pat Lencioni “Conflict, when there is trust, is nothing but the pursuit of truth.” – Pat Lencioni “Commitment requires conflict. If you're trying to make a decision as a team, the people on the team are not going to buy in if they didn't weigh in.” – Pat Lencioniitsagoodlife.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does work always have to be so hard? Why am I so frustrated with my job? There is no such thing as an easy job but do all jobs have to be so grueling? Today I sit down with Pat Lencioni, organizational health expert and Founder of The Table Group business consulting, to discuss their groundbreaking new framework for getting things done: The Working Geniuses. We discuss what 6 Working Geniuses entail, how people with different working geniuses complement one another in the work environment, how employees can advocate to transfer their role within a company, how your working genius can help you look for a job that is better suited to your strengths, and much more. Check out the working geniuses here: https://www.workinggenius.com/ Join our Locals community: https://lilarose.locals.com/   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LilaRose865   A big thank to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/   Check out our Sponsors:    We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get top notch vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA.    Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with a 10% discount using the code LILA.

Welcome to another insightful episode of the Sweet on Leadership Podcast. Tim Sweet hosts leadership coach Jeff Massone. Their conversation delves into the complexities of personal and professional growth, focusing on overcoming distractions and fostering positive influences. They start by dissecting the pervasive impact of social media and continuous news cycles on our mindset and productivity.Throughout their discussion, Jeff underscores the importance of intentional relationships, urging listeners to surround themselves with supportive and motivating individuals. He provides strategies for minimizing negative influences both in professional settings and personal lives, emphasizing the concept of signal-to-noise ratio—where the key lies in filtering out distractions to prioritize valuable information. Tim and Jeff challenge conventional corporate training methods, advocating instead for personalized coaching that aligns with individual strengths and aspirations.Drawing from insights in Marcus Buckingham's "Love and Work," they highlight the significance of understanding unique differences in job satisfaction. They explore Patrick Lencioni's team-building strategies, emphasizing their adaptability to foster deeper team cohesion and commitment. Ultimately, Tim and Jeff stress that effective leadership isn't about rigid adherence to rules but about cultivating individualized paths toward leadership fluency and competency. Through intentional choices and strategic focus, listeners are encouraged to navigate their leadership journey with clarity and purpose.About Jeff MassoneJeff Massone is a dynamic and accomplished leader with a proven 20-year track record as a project leader in corporate America, including professional training as a coach, trainer, and speaker on leadership through the John Maxwell Team.Resources discussed in this episode:Love and Work by Marcus BuckinghamPatrick LencioniJohn MaxwellGood Will HuntingLeaders Eat Last by Simon SinekTED Talks--Contact Tim Sweet | Team Work Excellence: WebsiteLinkedIn: Tim SweetInstagramLinkedin: Team Work ExcellenceContact Jeff Massone | Prepared Leader Consulting WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedIn--TranscriptJeff 00:01How do you replace the void that comes from not binge-watching television shows? And from not, you know, watching Social Media, yes, get a coach. But start your own self-development. You become an expert in leadership by reading a leadership book a month, and just work with it. Like, you know, I could never give away my books because I have all my notes in them. They're reminding me of a situation. Tim 00:26I'd like to ask you some questions. Do you consider yourself the kind of person that gets things done? Are you able to take a vision and transform that into action? Are you able to align others towards that vision and get them moving to create something truly remarkable? If any of these describe you, then you, my friend, area leader, and this show is all about and all for you. I'm Tim Sweet, welcome to the Sweet on Leadership Podcast, episode 37. Tim 01:00Hey, everybody, welcome back to the Sweet on Leadership podcast, I am really happy to be inviting a brand new friend that was introduced to me just a few days ago. But I mean, man, Jeff, we've hit it off, I think. Professionally, you and I are just, we're on the same wavelength. Jeff 01:16100%. I mean, we had talked the other day, I had kind of really wished we were recording at that point. But here we are today. And you know, really ready to dive in.  Tim 01:26The term you use, which I really loved was leadership geek, if we're going to geek out about something geeking out on leadership is one of my favourite things. So, when you and I had a chance to talk, I was really enthused by what you stand for, and how much it really fits with my own thinking. I've always said that the thing that fuels me and moves me forward is I hate watching people struggle. I hate watching people stuck. And you told me a little bit about distraction. Tell us all about that. What caused you to this work? Jeff 01:57It's so interesting. So, we live in such a distracted world, when you think about what we have to do as workers right? You know, whatever job that you have, you know, whether you have an office job, whether you're out doing construction, a teacher, cop doesn't really matter. You know, we have this ever-present social media, this phone, this leash that we have attached to us, that when you watch people, you're watching them scroll, right? They're just scrolling on social media, with no real purpose, right? And, you know, we know a lot of those distractions, you know, are actually making you angry, fearful, making you sad. And, you know, that's going to do nothing for what you're trying to do for your career. Right? So, that's number one. And then the kissing cousins that are is 24/7 cable news, you know, that does the same thing, the anger, the fear, the anxiety, the depression, and you know, it just takes your eye off the ball, right? You're trying to, you know, in my world, project management, you know, launch a new product, right? Or trying to come up with a new product design, no matter what you're doing in your world. There that distraction is, if you let it. I work with people, I tell them right away. So, why don't we do this? Why don't try this at least six weeks diet, have no social media just take it off? Right? Well, you know, I need to– no, you can have it on your computer, but just take it off your phone, right? Let's try that. Let's try not looking at the news for that same amount of time. And what you do is the best thing you can do is replace that time because you realize there's going to be a void. You're so used to reaching for that phone to look at Instagram or looking at LinkedIn or looking at Facebook. This time you're like, Oh, there's nothing there. Once you replace it with a TED Talk. Tim 03:35Yeah. Something positive. Jeff 03:39Something positive that's gonna help your career. You know, for me, I'm sitting there, and I watch. I'm like, wow, you know, 24/7 News. You know, even the one in the left and the right, right, even though I agree with, it's not helping you be a better parent, right? It's not helping you be a better business owner, be a better team leader. It's helping you with exactly nothing. Tim 04:01So, really being intentional about where we direct our attention. And what we consume. My family is full of teachers, my sister has this great saying and she says little pots have big handles. And I don't think it's just kids, I think we have big handles too. And if we let the wrong something in, well, it can stay there. Or it can at least occupy space that could be better used. And one of the things that you'd said in our lead up to this and I know we're gonna get there again. But this distraction isn't just happening that's externally sometimes this can be distraction by the wrong tools or things that were handed within our pursuit of management, or leadership, or sales, or our own business. And there's things that are presented as answers, but they can also be distractions, they can also take us away from the things that are going to provide real value. And that's something that I really like that line of thought. Jeff 04:58For those that are listening here, you know, and obviously, we know, we're well aware that Tim and I are that way to be able to promote this yes, we have to use social media, right? You're going to be seeing, you know, some promotions on Instagram, you know, LinkedIn places. But at the same time, I've worked with people who, again, use social media, and that's how they make money. And they're not on the platforms save maybe a half hour in the morning and a half hour at night. Because they know that distraction that at least, so if people who are actively using social media to bring in money, and so they're putting food on the table, aren't engaging in the platforms all day long, that should tell you something, right? You know, often, they'll hire people, like if they're reaching out to you for their services, it's not really them, right? It's their team, even though it's under their name. So, again, be mindful of that fact that, you know, even in that case, that extreme case of usership on social media, they're not using it any degree that most people are using it today at this time.  Tim 06:02So, what I hear you saying is that we have to control and be mindful and intentional around what we're bringing in. And I like the phrase signal to noise ratio, we need to turn up the signal and the quality of those signals, and we need to really be mindful of and try to lessen the noise, right? And so we have all this external noise. When we think about coaching, and the pursuit of it, or the pursuit of personal development, career development, all of these things, what are some of the specific sources of noise that you encounter? And maybe I'll ask you first to talk about what's really common among people that you run into? Jeff 06:45The biggest source of noise is what I used to call it water cooler talk, right? You're kind of going to the water cooler, and you hear all the negative things that somebody feels about the company, somebody feels about their life. And, you know, that's, you know, again, doesn't serve you in terms of, you know, what's entering your mind. Other things, that's just really important. I mean, you have to guard what's going into your mind, you know, what a lot of people don't understand is, you know, that your thoughts, impact your emotions, your emotions, impact your actions, and then your actions then lead to your results. But what people don't realize is, you know, what starts with the thoughts, I mean, you're being fed something. So, that's, we have to figure out like, what am I going to stop this? So yes, we talked about social media. Yes, we talked about 24/7 news. But then there's the negative people, right? So, who are you around, you know, in, you know, in your business or in the workplace, and are they you know, a positive force? Do you feel good when you've actually walked away with 10-minute conversation? Do you feel motivated? Or do you not? So, I mean, I think that's really, you know, something that's very important for people to understand, and I didn't realize it, right, you know, you go into, you know, you start a job, and then you kind of just kind of get around folks, and, you know, you have to stop that like, as soon as you start hearing something that's not positive, you have to go out and say, Alright, you know, let me just find a new tribe. Right? And that's just so that's just so important. Because you know, then it gets, you know, you have this other negativity that's getting in your head and that's hard. The hardest thing I'll say to Tim, is when the negative noise are your family and friends. Tim 08:24Oh, yeah, that can be rough. And as you were talking about whether it's at the home, whether it's at the watercooler you're saying, one of the characteristics of that negative talk that I've noticed a lot is that it can develop a life of its own, it can become this myth. And these stories, and these opinions that people forget where they come from, but they turn into these self-perpetuating doom tornadoes, and stigmas, and stories that people now have to contend with, when we don't even know exactly if they're based, in fact, any more, but they become the popular rhetoric because maybe it allows people to externalize other nerves and stuff that they're feeling. And so it fuels this thing like a really negative fire, and the ability to spot that, not contribute to it, and then pull oneself out of it is really important. But speak to me a little bit about this, because what I've noticed is when one chooses to pull oneself out of that, they can then incur the wrath of all the believers, right? They can then become the target and that often is enough motivation for people to stay at that water cooler and in that tribe. So, what do you suggest when a person feels exposed by trying to out the negative story?  Jeff 09:47There's a certain finesse that you can do that. I mean, you certainly don't say wow, you're the most negative person I've ever heard, please never talk to me again. You just politely sort of like, you know, move on and then slowly kind of ween yourself off hard, right? Like, it's like you're not, you know, you'd be like, wow, like, you know what, what just happened there. And you just try to find yourself and this is hard, you know, I come from, you know, larger organizations, you know, fortune 500 pharmaceutical companies. And when we were in the office consistently, at least where I work, there was a lot of opportunity to just find a new tribe, you know, when you're in a really small company, that can be very, very difficult. Right? But, you know, in general, you know, what you're trying to look for is you're trying to get around folks that are where you want to be. Tim 10:30Yeah, what I say your success and your place in life is the sum average of those you choose to surround yourself. Right? Jeff 10:37Right? They usually say, I think it's like the average of the five people you hang out with, you know, and again, you so, it's almost like, you have to do it and like little silos, right? The workplace silo, and then like, you're outside of work silos. Like who are you hanging out with, you know, outside of work? Are you hanging out with strivers, right? You know, which is awesome, you know, are you hanging out with people that are just, like, happy to punch the clock, so to speak, and you know, get in/get out. We actually, you know, the best thing you can do is hanging out again, like I said, you know, if you're a business owner, you hang out with a business owner that's been doing it, you know, in his or her realm for, you know, 5, 10, 15 years and has scaled and has grown, and you're like, Oh, my God, you make what per month? You're not gonna have, you're gonna have much, you're just gonna have much different conversations. I think one of the things that I heard years and years ago, I think I said to John Maxwell, that was, you know, people are literally around the same table with the same people talking about the same thing. And they're wondering why they're in the same position in their life, particularly from a career perspective. Tim 11:43I mean, certain types of energies are like air and water for people. And I used to use the term water hole, because it was like, the water hole that I needed, the water that I needed to drink was different than other animals. I want to find people that are in search of the same water holes that I am, that are in search of tapping into those same energies. And so, for instance, I do a lot of work with startup companies. There's a specific energy around that. I do a lot of work with universities, there's a specific energy around that. And I do a lot of work in sports entertainment, sports event company, that is a specific type of energy. Now, they're all different venues and different spaces. But the energy that I get out of it, that I look for is this is a compatible waterhole for lack of a better word. And that water hole is not comfort. And that water hole is not safety. And that water hole is not leisure, that water hole is, you know, if I think about the mountain biking race company that I'm part of, find what's on the inside-outside is their tagline that speaks to me on levels that I can't even properly articulate all the time. So, look for those sources of people that are out for the same thing, that are fueled on the same sustenance, and are with you in the hunt, and with you in the gather.  Jeff 13:08Yeah, it's interesting. And I love how you gave those different examples, right of the startup or the university, you're not going to one specific avatar, right? But you know, the energy of the people that you're trying to get here, that positive energy, that energy of creation, right? You know, who you are around, right? Like, when you start talking to people, I love talking to successful business owners, right? It's a different energy than, say, a corporate executive. Right? And, you know, maybe the bank accounts look similar, right, in terms of their annual income. But it's so very different. When you talk to somebody who has, you know, started, like, you know, we're a startup, you know, then they're a company, and then they scale their company, and that they're continuing to grow, you know, because what they're doing, what they have done, you know, is they've got their own coaches to say, hey, you know, mentors, you know, to see how they, how can they get to the next level, okay, you know, we're a six-figure company, and now we're a seven-figure company, eight-figure, and now we're trying to get to nine, right? And it's, you know, they don't just stop, you know, whereas, you know, as successful executive, you know, they fly to a certain level, right? And executive can mean different things to different people, you know, but, you know, maybe you're making, you know, 150, or 200. And that's where you'd like to live there. And then you're just kind of just there, right? You know, what are you making 300 or 400, as an executive, you're just kind of there, right? And if you're not looking to grow or scalel that you're just like looking to hold on to it, which is different. Tim 14:33It's very different. Jeff 14:34Then trying to grow something. Tim 14:38In the back catalogue, we've had two shows now with my good friend, Richard Young. Now Richard was on the Own The Podium committee for Canada and then the UK and then New Zealand, and he continues to run his practice out of New Zealand. Well, I mean, Richard is one of my favourite people ever. But his PhD and his research is all about what predicts a person from consistently meddling at the Olympics, or within higher sport competition, and a huge part of what Richard teaches is it's not about what we add, it's about what we let go of, you know, and many of the people that have worked with me will talk about the folly of additive logic versus reductive logic or transformation versus additive change. Anyway, when we look at the people we want to surround ourselves with, one of the hallmarks that I see in people that are moving easily in the strata that we want to achieve is that they're moving easily in the strata, they're moving, it's the path of least resistance for them. It's the thing that is that they've let loose of a lot of the preconceptions and the shoulds that a lot of popular business books or courses teach that you have to do. And they've just focused in on the right kind of signal, right? And they focused in on the things that that bring results. And that leaves them all sorts of room to be themselves and to believe what they're going to believe and go in and live their lives. Because they don't overcomplicate things, because they figured out that formula that they are enough. And often the people that are striving, which is a great place to be to strive, right? It's funny how often striving means doing less, it means getting to a point where it just feels easy. Or at least comparatively easy, I guess is what I would say. Jeff 16:32I love how you brought up, you know, I have to look into Richard Young and his work, you know, but as a consistent mentalist, I mean, my son is a competitive swimmer. You know, he's in high school level right now. And we're watching the US Olympic trials right now. And my guess is when this airs, it'll be the right before, right during the Olympics. Like when you see the people that this is their third trip, right? Like, what is driving that? Like, what are they doing, you know, like, quote-unquote, differently? You know, and people want to study that. And people want to hear from that, you know, and you're talking about a high-level elite athlete, or you're talking about, you know, a super successful business owner, business person like Bezos or Musk, right? Branson? Wow, like, you know, but people see the end, right? They don't see the unglamorous start, they don't see the equally unglamorous kind of middle. People see the end, right? And I think they get so end-focused, right? You know, you have folks who say, I want to be a VP by 30. Okay, for who do we want? You know, what are you looking to give up to be able to do that? So, it's, it's really interesting when you study excellence, and I also say to like, when you have those people, you know, those drivers, those super elite athletes, and it's no different than professional sports, and that, you know, here in the United States, NFL, or major league baseball, those elite athletes can pay, you know, 10s, in some cases, hundreds of millions of dollars to do a sport. The elite Olympic athletes are different. Yes, they get sponsorships and whatnot, the top of the top, most of them aren't getting anything. Tim 18:07There's not a lot of sponsorship for certain sports. Jeff 18:10Which means that after they're done, they gotta go do something. Tim 18:13Yeah, or do it while they're, while they're training and everything else. Jeff 18:17And I often think of like, I haven't seen a lot of elite athletes in a non-commissioned based role in corporate, you know, maybe somebody's hidden, once this is out could say, hey, you know, but I say that, because we don't have a meritocracy, right now, in the corporate world. People are getting promotions and whatnot, a lot of times for other reasons than accomplishing things. And I would imagine that, you know, the elite athlete trying to, you know, get into the corporate American watching this. It's a direct conflict, you know, with what it is that they've done throughout their young life, you know, and how they've achieved, you know, put in the work and achieved and then that's how you get, you know, your accomplishments. And that's not corporate America, it's more of the entrepreneurial world, right? I mean, what you're putting in and what you're getting out, high risk, high reward, but it's very different. You know, and it's just, I said that a while ago on the clubhouse app, you know, put it out to one of those clubhouse rooms, and people were just they sat there and thought they're like, yeah, that there was nobody in that room so to speak, that could come up with somebody that they knew that, you know, we're in a not again, non commissioned role, that I just don't think it exists because it's just diametrically opposed to their lifestyle.  Tim 19:30I think one of the the outcomes of this episode should be, I think we need to A. talk to our listeners who do you know, that has been elite in their sport and has managed to translate that into performance in business, or academically or some other pursuit? I do know that there are several people that I've been exposed to that have been ex-CFL football players or ex-NFL or Olympic people in everything from curling, to fencing, to, you know, but they've been achievement-focused to cycling, right? And the key with that, and it brings us to another sort of interesting crossroad here is that they were either lucky enough, or had guidance enough to be able to maintain their growth from a business professionals perspective maybe, but also had opportunities to join institutions and organizations that could see the value of their life experiences, and apply that into certain roles, rather than getting stuck on a tenure track of being a subject matter expert, which is why leadership is often a great place for these certain people to enter if they don't have a technical skill, or proficiency. But it raises an interesting point when we sort of circle back around to the focus that a person needs to maintain. There's so much in the area of team development and personal development, which is myopic on either a single answer, like so say it's a program. But that program assumes that you have a standard type of development through the beginning of your career, that you've gone to school, and you've got a degree and you've got all these things. And then there's this magic bullet process, which is suddenly going to answer everything. Whereas really, you know, one of the first key things that I note when I coach and facilitate to large groups is, people are all incredibly different, there will be no, this seems like a bit of a dumb thing to say. But when you have people that are starting from such different places from an education, experience, lifestyle, socio-economic, gender, could be race, can be all of these different elements that make them who they are. And we try to give them a vanilla product that's going to suddenly be translated, you know, it just doesn't work. I mean, scientifically, that's lunacy, we've got so many different variables that we need. Sure. I mean, there's nothing wrong with a good program, but then we need to go bespoke, we need to be able to customize or give them the tools to customize it to their needs. Jeff 22:15That's absolutely right. And I know, you know, in our previous conversation, I mentioned a book I just finished by Marcus Buckingham Love and Work. And, you know, he goes into a lot of topics, but one of them is the uniqueness of people. People are so unique that people in the same role love different things about it. In his book, he goes into housekeepers at Disney, you know, and interviewed them when he was with Gallup. Right? He was just trying to figure out, you know, like, okay, like, Well, what do you love about your job? Right, you know, and all the different things. So, when you extrapolate that to, you know, any job function, you see that uniqueness, and to your point, you know, this one magic pill, you know, one thing that I've seen in corporate is, you know, the onsite, you know, the two-day on-site training, or the off-site, you know, whichever way– Tim 23:04Pre-packaged, pre-scheduled, yeah. Jeff 23:08And it doesn't work. You know, corporations are spending, like six figures, depending on the size of the corporation, maybe even more to deliver this kind of, like, here it is, this is what leadership is, then they wonder why things haven't changed, people don't retain and it's proven, that, you know, once a couple of weeks have gone by, maybe they remember 17% of it, and then another couple of weeks after that, you know, 2%. You know, and then people just kind of go back to their normal ways of working, because that delivery model training, isn't transformative. Training is not transformative. And you know, when people think of it that well, okay, well, what should we do? You know, I had another conversation at a networking event. So, people like to check the box. So, a company so well, we provided them leadership development training, so good on us, right? If it didn't create better leaders, then what did you really provide? You know, and people don't realize, you know, coaching, right, coaching is really the modality that causes transformation. Unfortunately, you know, people don't see coaching, you know, beyond, you know, executive coach, right, you know, you have an executive that's deemed to be not a great leader. So, you know, give him, you know, an executive coach, so that, you know, he can brush up on his leadership skills and, you know, maybe show up better, you know, with his or her direct reports. You know, that's what people think about coaching is this remedial thing, you know, and, you know, you take a step forward, and you say, oh, wait a minute. You know, it's particularly from a leadership development perspective. If you offer group coaching, right, group coaching to individual contributors before they had the privilege of leading others. That's something different, and virtually nobody's doing that today. Right? People don't realize that that's something that can be offered. That's something that should be offered. A lot of it's on the coaches themselves, they go right to the executive because they know, they go right to the business owner. When I get it from a coach, that's what I'm gonna work with, because that's what pays the bills. So, but you're coaching for like a transformation. You know, one of the things I've said for years is, you know, the leadership development I've seen, you know, that's given a brand scholars to sales professionals call that leadership development to turn a buck. They say, alright, well, we'll give our sales professionals leadership development training, and you know, they're going to start selling 25% more, and this is great for the bottom line and makes all the sense. But in any given company, most companies are, you know, they're not sales professionals. Yeah, how about leadership development, to change a culture to really go in there and change the culture much like, you know, I just said the other day, Major League Baseball, right, has this farm system, right? And, you know, they decided to build their farm system, you know, because they want to compete consistently at the high level, you know, in five to seven years. You know, what I think companies should be doing today in terms of leadership and culture, is build their farm system, who's their farm systems, individual contributors that are out of college, out of graduate school, that aren't leading people that leading one soul you know, yet. It's the people who put through group coaching program for leadership development, you know, in a year format, and see, like, wow, these people are going to now be operating in a different level. And oh, by the way, prepared to lead others, once they're given the privilege, say, you know, what, I think this person can handle a couple of direct reports. But you know, what, I think she can handle her own team, or this one, you know, yes, team tomorrow, department, right, and entire department in two years from now. So, these are the kinds of things that nobody is doing, right? You know, people are promoted for reasons other than their, we think they're going to be a great leader. I mean, to me, people don't even know where leadership is, right? Leadership is a battery of competencies, a battery of dozens of different competencies. But people confuse leadership for, you know, as being a subject matter expert, because you're the kind of you know, in the company, well, then we need to promote you, you know, you're the greatest marketer, well then we need to promote you, that is necessarily mean, you're going to be a great leader of other people. That confusion of leadership and excellence, is, you know, I think what's gotten us down a wrong path, you know, and from a corporate perspective, at the very least. Tim 27:30When you think about it that way, and touching on a few of the points that you've brought up. Leadership is a battery of competencies. Yes, nd many different people with many different styles, different personalities, different backgrounds are going to deliver and emulate and express those competencies in very, very different ways. The competency is the outcome, it's not the way we get there. It's the ability to do something, it's not that you have to paint by number to do it a certain way. You have to find your way to do that. And, well, I think it's, you know, you'd said earlier that you can have groups that come together, and they like their job. And often, I mean, I just finished two more rapid normings, though, over the last couple of weeks. And I teach this, this portion called, The Wheel, where we have to talk about the six things that we have to identify as part of the team that we have to be talking about with employees and whatnot, so that they feel stable, who we are, what do we do? What do we care about today? Who's doing what? How do we behave? And why are we the team that's going to do it? And that's drawn from the work of Pat Lencioni. The issue and what Pat didn't touch on, is that everybody needs to connect to those things individually. Who are we as a team? It's a mix of people and histories and all this, why does that matter to me, and it's gonna be very different than why it matters to you. What do we do? And what do we care about? Why do those two things matter to me? And that's going to be very different than it matters to somebody else? What's our code of behaviour on? What's the role division and how we're aligning the work? And why are leaders believe in us? And why are those things important to me? Why do they make me feel whole when I'm in the workplace, and then take the work as a leader and as a leader of people, we have to coach this and mentor people into it. Do I both know and foster in everybody on my team a connection with the work not just the task, not just the paycheck, but what we're doing. And it doesn't have to be a deep connection in the sense of, you know, I'm a sanitary professional that goes around and picks up garbage. We can laugh at something like that. But for people that do that, and they do it long term, they can connect to other things. I like being outside. I like the movement. I like big, heavy machinery. I like getting a glimpse into people's lives. I like to earn a paycheck. I like to do a job that disgusts everybody else. It could be different for everyone else. Jeff 29:54It doesn't make sense to you. And that's part of what Marcus says too, like it doesn't have to sense. Tim 29:58Yes. What's the connection?Jeff 29:59Absolute sense to the individual. You know, and I'm glad you mentioned Patrick Lencioni, too. And we've talked, you know, in this podcast, you know, I mentioned John Maxwell, we mentioned Patrick Lencioni mentioned Marcus Buckingham, you know, there's a theme here that I want the audience, you know, today's audience to listen to and say, understand that there's not this one thought leader that you just read the one author, right? There's so much truth in it, you start reading out and like I said, nerd out, on all of these authors, because there's going to be truths in there that you can apply directly to your career, right? And really, you don't just read it to get through it– Tim 30:38Read it for application. Where's the tool?  Jeff 30:43Right. Exactly. You read it for application. You know, how can I get better? Right? That's the screen. Like, how can I draw conclusions to that? And I think that's really where, you know, I want people to understand that how do you replace the void that comes from not binge-watching television shows, then from not, you know, watching cable news, social media. Yes, get a coach. But start your own self-development, start your own curriculum, you become an expert in leadership by reading a leadership book a month, and I encourage you many different authors. And just work with it. Like, you know, I could never give away my books, because I have all my notes in them, reminding me of a situation, Tim 31:25I was talking to somebody the other day about audible, and that I tend to buy the audible book and listen and buy the book. I buy both because I want the expedience of and the kind of listening experience of the audible book. But then I want to be able to go back, make notes, extract text, do all of those things with and have the tactile thing of having that reference material. I have an eclectic mix of books on my shelf. And I have a little spot that's for the ones that haven't earned their place yet. And every one of those books are books that I go back to again, and again and again because they are proper reference material. But an interesting thing I was going to bring up that, again, went back to what you were saying before, businesses often hire these trainers to come in. And that's really about adhering to a process and a certain, you know, paint-by-number approach, certain methodology. If a person is going to make use of that, and that can be good things coming into that too, or they're going to read things or whatever. As you said something earlier, something crystallized for me. As coaches, we're not there necessarily to help them learn to be leaders. In a way we're there to help them unlearn to be leaders. They've got to unlearn all of the useless stuff. And I like using the word fluency, get them fluent about themselves, how they want to be how they are today. So, that you can see the gaps that they have to go searching to fill. In a sense, they have to go, you know, if you're going to fill your toolbox, well know what tools you're short of, or know why you have each tool in the toolbox and make sure that it's you know, there's a place for everything and everything in its place. But that toolbox will be specific to you and your craft, and how you handle the tools, and how you approach the work. So, help them unlearn to be able to learn. Help them get fluent to be able to seek, you know, and that to me is is so critical when it comes to be the difference between you know, these program coaches who are largely trainers, they're going through a paint-by-number piece. I used to teach meeting skills and so I was very good at a very formalized agenda. And I ever used it, especially in my line of work, I now just have a list of outcomes, say, here's where we're going to get. And I've got a general approach in mind. But anticipate I will be calling an audible because I don't know what I'm dealing with until I'm in dealing with a group, until I'm in dealing with people, then I will start where they are, and I will craft for what they need. Not start with my agenda and my method, because otherwise, I'm not there for them. I'm there to deliver a commodity and that's not how I work. Jeff 34:09Yeah, no that's absolutely right. And I think, you know, it's understanding that difference between training and coaching. Like training as a delivery, coaching is a journey. As a coach, you want to be able to guide people through that journey. And it's a very, very different thing. And again, you know, what's great, what can be great about training, or we can be great about going to a conference is if it starts that journey, if it's a catalyst, right? It's just saying, hey, you know what, you know, I am going to commit to your meeting X amount of books on leadership, you know, this year, or I'm going to commit to going through a coaching program, you know, to find out like, how I can lead better, you know, because it's not only is it individualistic, it's also you know, based on the company itself, like you know, what's going to work you know, in, you know, your role today, you know, may not work, those leadership skills may not work in the same company in a different role. Right? So, that's why it's always this kind of journey to say, alright, you know, what got me here isn't necessarily what's going to get me there. And is that thing, that's what I tell people, you know, that the concept of building your leadership skills to the fidelity that you built, you know, whatever subject you went to school for, right? You know, you could be, you know, the best accountant in America, right? or Canada. Right? But, you know, what have you done to build your leadership skills to be at that level, that same level, right, you know, people think I need to get continuing education, so I can keep my project management certification, and they're, like, not even paying attention to it, you know, they're sitting there for, you know, the three days and they got, they got it. This is not that this is like really getting serious about it. And it's serious about the craft of leadership, but not taking yourself too seriously. Tim 35:57Well, the craft of self-development. Jeff 36:00You're right, it's not an I'm better than you scenario. Not in any way. It is, I've decided that I want to be a better teammate, or I want to be a better leader, you know, I want to be just grow to be, you know, a better version of myself. I mean, I know that that's, you know, can be sort of like that trait overused term. But the fact is, I mean, how many people are actually actively trying that and again, I had an event here in New Jersey, a couple of months ago, and I talked to it and one of the slides I threw up was a stock ticker, right? Your leadership development journey is going to look like a stock price, the up-downs, and hopefully, it's trending upward. But like, it's not about perfection, either. Like, you know, people think about, like, if I'm going to be a leader, like, you know, I have to be perfect, it's not about perfect, it's about trying to get better. And that's where people, that's where coaching gets into you, we never possibly ever get that from a leadership development training. And for those people in leadership positions now, that thought, like, oh they were doing right, you know, by providing this training, and then they're frustrated, because, you know, you spent all that money and it didn't work. Think about getting coaching for your team, getting that done, because that's really very, very important. Tim 37:17To wrap up here, the distinct differences, when you're realizing that coaching is the modality, not necessarily trained. Training is information-based. It's content, not context, coaching puts it in the context of the individual, and you're from New Jersey, but I often think of Beantown when I think about, I know, it's not super close, but anyway, it's closer than I am. Jeff 37:41Close enough. Same general type of person in North East. Tim 37:43But there's that scene in, in Goodwill Hunting, when he said, you know, you're gonna be sitting back, and you're gonna be looking at all your student loans, and you're gonna have a $400,000 education or something, and you're gonna realize that you could have learned all this with a buck 75 and late charges from the library. And, you know, information is not the problem here. And I've actually run into groups that come to me and say, Hey, we want to want you to put together a Leadership University for us. And I'm like, go on LinkedIn. Like you don't need me to generate content, the content is out there. What you need is you need people to learn how to steer their lives, to be able to source the right content, apply it well, and do it all so that both they win and their family wins and their career benefits and that they're in balance. And that we're not out of whack here, anybody can pick up a new idea and try to apply it as a bright, shiny thing, and sometimes destroy themselves doing it. Right? So– Jeff 38:50Absolutely, you know, and that's the thing too, like, people don't want to go to school anymore. Like they went to school already. And you know, something, you know, whether you finish in high school, college, graduate school or beyond, right? And then in corporations were given them more school, that's what training is, this is school again. You know, again, not only does it not work, people really don't want that. But like when you get them a coach, right? And again, you got to do your due diligence on coaches, right? If you're a business owner, or an executive thinking about getting a coach for your team, you know, and that coach has never had a coach before runaway because that tells you that they don't believe, you know, in the process of coaching, because if they did, you know, and they're asking you to spend money, because if they did, you know, they would have had coaches themselves. I know you have had several coaches, I have had coaches and continually like, you know, working with two guys right now, you know, and again, it's again to continue to improve like the, you know, the person that's got coached by me and 2023, you know, is a different coaching experience for those that are working with me right now in 2024. You know, and will be in 2025. The point is continually getting better at the craft of coaching, right, you know, so people need to understand that as well. I don't know in terms of that, again, that training piece, if people remember nothing else, and again, to all the folks that are listening to provide training, God bless you, the training does not work. I've been on the training end, both end up training, delivering training and receiving training, it just doesn't work. And coaching does– Tim 40:23Just, you know, ask anybody who spent money on a training scenario to go out and anonymously poll their group. And you'll find that some people, man, it was great, it's the best thing they've ever went through. And often the leader will have gone through the training, and think that this is just the bee's knees. Well, the reason was, the leader was ready for that piece of information at that time, and it was very useful for them. But that doesn't guarantee that 90% of anybody else in that call is ready or can use that information. The information doesn't steer it, you've got to start where people are. And as you say, it's the journey, and the ability to go through that journey.  Jeff 40:58And too, the content is there like and that's one thing we talked about, I just want to kind of give the opinions here the content, there's been content, oh, just since 1990, right? Like how much leadership development content is there. But yet the workplace still sucks. People will hear Simon Sinek, “Leaders Eat Last,” and say this is the greatest thing in the world, and not behave in any way of how he's describing but they listened to his Tim 41:22Got the certification, check. Jeff 41:25Right, they showed it to their team and say now that they quote him at a town hall. Tim 41:29Bought everybody a copy. Jeff 41:30That in reality, they're not acting like him. So, again, the content is always there, you can go out there and learn yourself, you know, you get an education yourself that self-learning, whether it is you know, the TED Talk videos on YouTube, go on YouTube, search, leadership development, get the books, but again, the only way that it's really going to kind of move the needle for you and your team is through coaching. Tim 41:53Yeah, if you've hold the row for that particular seed to take plant. Take route, here we go. So, we're going to wrap up, I want to thank you very much for opening up to us. I love where we're headed. I think we're gonna have to book another one because I think we've got lots more to talk about, I think we could dive deep on some of these issues. For sure. We've got a couple of traditions here, as we close up and people who have heard these before, the first thing I want you to tackle. So, we have a question from Rita, who joined us last episode. And this is gonna get bombed at you. But don't worry, you're gonna have a chance to bomb a question at the next person. Rita asks, what is the advice you would give your newly minted self if you were just entering the workforce? And you wish you had had that advice when you started? Jeff 42:43Absolutely, you know, I think about this a lot. And from my perspective, it is really get around the right people. Now, explain what we explained at the beginning of the podcast is getting around people of who've achieved where you want to go. And if you're starting to hear people in your workplace that are negative, you know, just politely kind of distance yourself from them, you're not better than them, you just don't need to hear negative things. That's exactly what I would tell my younger self is that, again, leadership development is not about being better than your coworker. It's not about being better than your neighbour, it's about being the best version of yourself and adding value to other people. So, that's exactly what I would say, just get around the right people, get away from negative people Tim 43:27Choose that focus. Jeff 43:29Put yourself on that focus.  Tim 43:33Yeah, right. Love it. If you were to have a wish, for anybody who is listening that they're going to take away from this podcast, what would you wish for people be? Jeff 43:44Honestly, I wish people, you know, to disengage from all the negativity that is out there in social media in 24/7 news, it is not serving you guys in any way, shape, or form. Those things are there to honestly make money for the advertisers that advertise on there. So, you know, if you can just remove yourself, you know, live like it's 1980. Right, you know, and again, not hiding your head in the sand. I'm not suggesting that, but you just don't need to take in this kind of content. And it will it will change your world. No question about it. Tim 44:17Without going down this path. But we can talk about it a little later. We just had an announcement here in Alberta that the public school system now is going to ban social media apps and personal devices during the school day. Jeff 44:29That's awesome. There's a couple of governors here that are doing the same and we're going to try to see what we can do in New Jersey for that because it's– Tim 44:36We've got the data now yeah, we know what's we'd like to think of ourselves as adults but we are learning beings and we are just as prone to that. Okay. If I was to ask you a question you want answered from the next leadership, visionary, what would it be?  Jeff 44:56Sure, absolutely. So, I would say, you know, what, do you want to be known for as your leadership legacy? Tim 45:03I love that question. I think I would actually add on to that and say, what do you want to be known to as your leadership legacy? And how can we help other people find out what they want to be known in their leadership? You know, how can we actually create that for others? But I am very curious to ask that question. In both phases. If you don't mind, I'm going to tack that one on because like, it's a great one.  Jeff 45:24No, attack that on, absolutely. Tim 45:27Jeff, it's been a real pleasure to have you on the show today. And I hope you had a lot of fun.  Jeff 45:33Tim, it's been great. And I can't wait to come back because I feel it percolating, like another 30-40 minutes of, you know, a completely different interview. And I'm looking forward to when we can do that. Tim 45:44Oh, no. 100%. Well, let's look more for Jeff in the feed. And to all of you out there listening. Thank you very much for taking the time to invest in yourself. And Jeff, we'll see you again real soon. Jeff 45:53All right. Take care, Tim. Tim 45:53Thank you so much for listening to Sweet on Leadership. If you found today's podcast valuable, consider visiting our website and signing up for the companion newsletter. You can find the link in the show notes. 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In this episode, Dave Ramsey shares how he is handling succession, plus we'll hear about:  A business owner who's struggling to forecast future profit because of inconsistent revenue  How to get fighting team members to work together  A new business owner who's looking for advice on how to lead his first team member    Next Steps 

Alan interviews Pat Lencioni for part 2 of our Working Genius series. This episode focuses on how to apply The Working Genius to teams. This is THE best assessment we've ever seen for team alignment and common language. We are honored to have The Working Genius as a sponsor for this podcast. Go take the assessment at www.WorkingGenius.com. If you would like Alan to lead a training to translate this assessment into your tea, email us at hello@stayforth.com About Pat Lencioni Pat is one of the founders of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase. Pat lives in the Bay Area with his wife and four boys. Takeaways Understanding the six types of working genius can transform teams and improve productivity and morale. Borrowing geniuses across teams can lead to increased innovation and success. Understanding frustrations can be liberating and prevent burnout. The team map is a valuable tool for visualizing the distribution of geniuses and frustrations within a team. Using the vocabulary of working genius can improve team communication and project flow. Understanding individual and team dynamics is crucial for improving productivity and avoiding conflict. The concept of working genius identifies six types of genius that individuals possess. Clarity and communication are essential for ensuring alignment within teams. Working genius can be connected to other concepts introduced by Lencioni, such as the five dysfunctions of a team and the ideal team player. Taking the working genius assessment can provide valuable insights for individuals and teams. Quotables "Nobody on their team had the genius of wonder." "Let's just put people in the right role and give them the right responsibilities that correspond to what gives them joy and energy." "She has enablement, which means whenever a customer or an employee says, I need help, she's right there." "You have to see how it comes about. And we know it's going to be painful for you." "People can now actually call each other out on things in a way that doesn't feel like they're being judged or attacked, but they're being honored." "People talk to one another using the language of working genius, which in a good way objectifies feedback that used to feel personal."  

On this episode, Alan Interviews legendary author and organizational consultant Pat Lencioni about The Working Genius assessment and message. We are honored to have The Working Genius as a sponsor for this podcast. In this episode which is a two part mini series, we delve into what The Working Genius is and how to understand the framework. Go take the assessment at WorkingGenius.com. If you would like Alan to lead a team training to incorporate this assessment into your team you can get more information by emailing us at hello@stayforth.com  About Pat Lencioni Pat is one of the founders of The Table Group and is the pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the author of 13 books, which have sold over 8 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. As President of the Table Group, Pat spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health and consulting with executives and their teams. Prior to founding the firm in 1997, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase. Pat lives in the Bay Area with his wife and four boys.  Takeaways Organizational health is important for avoiding burnout and creating healthy cultures. The six types of working genius are wonder, invention, discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity. Wonderers ask questions and ponder new ideas, while inventors come up with new ideas and solutions. Discerners evaluate ideas and have great pattern recognition instinct. Galvanizers rally the troops and inspire others, while enablers answer the call for help and support. Tenacious individuals plow through obstacles and finish tasks. Both disruptive and responsive geniuses are needed in a team. IGs (Invention and Galvanizing) are naturally excited about new ideas and enjoy sharing them. IDs (Invention and Discernment) evaluate and edit ideas as they come up with them. Understanding and celebrating each other's geniuses can lead to a more productive and joyful team. An ideal day for an ID might involve coming up with new ideas and having coaching conversations. An ideal day for an IG might involve launching new ideas and getting people excited about them.

Today, we're celebrating episode #250 on The Conversation Podcast with one of my good friends and favorite guests, Pat Lencioni!Pat is one of the most well known leadership experts in the world who spends his time speaking and writing about leadership, teamwork, and organizational health.Pat and I chat about how to find joy when it doesn't come naturally, how important it is to see a Christian therapist, and how to know what to say yes and no to.Whether you lead a team or you're a team of 1, I hope you'll be as impacted by this conversation as I was!Learn more about The Working Genius here.As I look back on the last 249 episodes, here are just a few of my personal favorites:Jon AcuffJB BrownLisa BeverePat Lencioni Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode: International Justice Mission & Vern EideInternational Justice Mission is a global nonprofit working to end slavery and violence around the world, taking special care of survivors from the moment they're rescued all the way through their healing and restoration. To learn more and support their mission, visit ijm.org Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit verneide.comSubscribe to The Conversation on YouTube: youtube.com/@adamaweber Sign up for The Crew: adamweber.com/thecrew

We're back in class, ladies!  Once again, Sarah's sharing study notes from her graduate courses at Concordia University Irvine's Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership. In this insightful episode, she covers:  How great teamwork skills relate to the Body of Christ  Pat Lencioni's Working Genius model for productivity  How a productivity model applies to everything from marriage, to church council, to homeschool co-ops  "I think the most beautiful part about this is how Lencioni frames the [Working Genius] model,” Sarah says. “He specifically talks about the geniuses as the things God has gifted you to do, how He has wired you. I've talked about this before in several places, about recognizing the gifts God has given and not given to us, and using those gifts to the best of our abilities. This fits so beautifully with our description of the Body of Christ, that each of us in individually gifted with ways to serve each other within the unity of the Body. So this assessment gives us insight into how God has wired us so we can lean into the spaces that are our strengths, and uplift others in the spaces that are not our strengths but someone else's strength.”    Find the Working Genius podcast, book, assessment, and insights at workinggenius.com.  For even more from Pat Lencioni, including the Table Group podcast, visit tablegroup.com.  Click to learn more about CUI's Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership.    Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram! Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at lutheranladies@kfuo.org.

  Today is Part 2 of Tim Lyons and I explaining Pat Lencioni's Working Genius model.  Tim is certified and passionate in this model created by Lencioni and worked with him at The Table Group.  Here is a brief overview of Working Genius: Everyone has natural, God-given talents when it comes to work. As it turns out, there are six different types of talents, or geniuses, and each of them is required for accomplishing any kind of endeavor.  Each of us have two that are considered our true gifts. Two are considered frustrations and the other two are just meh.  Knowing where you are strong and where there are gaps, both as an individual and as part of a team, can be helpful in taking things to the next level.  Listen in as Tim and I discuss specific examples of results and pairings.  We talk about how to use the information to maximize your career and success.  Listen to this episode, apply what you learn, and teach it to others. By the way, be sure to connect with me on Instagram! Listen and grow! Your Financial Coach, Billy  P.S. If you or someone you know is looking for a plan to dial in their finances and achieve some financial freedom, book a short call with me here!    P.P.S. You can book a call at that same link if you are interested in getting your financials dialed in and efficient with bookkeeping.  

Today, Tim Lyons and I explain Pat Lencioni's Working Genius model.  Tim is certified in this model created by Lencioni and worked with him at The Table Group.  Here is a brief overview of Working Genius: Everyone has natural, God-given talents when it comes to work. As it turns out, there are six different types of talents, or geniuses, and each of them is required for accomplishing any kind of endeavor.  Each of us have two that are considered our true gifts. Two are considered frustrations and the other two are just meh.  Knowing where you are strong and where there are gaps, both as an individual and as part of a team, can be helpful in taking things to the next level.  Listen in as Tim and I discuss the strengths of this model and how it can be used to improve performance and enjoyment.  Listen to this episode, apply what you learn, and teach it to others. By the way, be sure to connect with me on Instagram! Listen and grow! Your Financial Coach, Billy  P.S. If you or someone you know is looking for a plan to dial in their finances and achieve some financial freedom, book a short call with me here!  P.P.S. You can book a call at that same link if you are interested in getting your financials dialed in and efficient with bookkeeping.  

Welcome back to another World Business Forum NYC 2023 Series episode from Stories from the River. Host Charlie Malouf leads the conversation with returning guests Heather Greenwood and Brian Deckelnick, Sr. Director of Supply Chain at Broad River Retail, as they unpack the insights from Will Guidara's presentation. Will was the former co-owner and GM of the #1 rated restaurant in the world, Eleven Madison Park in NYC, and he chronicled his restaurant's journey to becoming the best in the world in his book "Unreasonable Hospitality." Will received a paperweight from his Dad (who was also a restauranteur) when he was a kid that said, "What would you attempt if you knew you couldn't fail?"  Will still has that paperweight today and reflects on that question to pursue big goals in his life without the worry of potentially failing preventing him from pursuing them.  Another statement from Will's presentation is that adversity is a terrible thing to waste and that adversity can drive our competitiveness and can be channeled for good.   Will stated that he doesn't have the superpower of being a professional athlete or a world-class chef, but that his superpower is hospitality.  He said that he wanted to be unreasonable in his pursuit of people.  Will spent a lot of time talking about the pre-meal Daily Huddle and the power of the twice daily repetition from these meetings involving everyone in the restaurant.  In their pursuit of being the best restaurant in the world, Will described their approach to brainstorming with everybody empowered to share.  That's how they came up with 120 customer touchpoints and opportunities to make the ordinary extraordinary.  Will says that people today are collecting touchpoints like memories.  He says that raindrops make oceans.  Will says that generosity begets generosity, assymetrically, and that small gestures can yield significant results. In overcoming obstacles when a customer experience turns negative, Will says that moments of tension are the moments to lean in.  He says that bad experiences are the best ones if you can come back from it and that customers will be forgiving based on how you recover.  These turnaround experiences can leave the lasting imprint for the customer. Will says that you can put in systems to be prepared for both fall downs or memorable moments.  They hired someone in the position of Dreamweaver to systematize and curate ideas to be able to bring them to life.  They used pattern recognition and listening to customers in the restaurant to create one size fits one gestures, because every customer is one of one.  This led to the creation of the Hospitality Toolkit, which helped them to be ready for these moments.  In their attempt to systematize improv, so to speak, they wanted to make experiences worth collecting.  Like Maya Angelou said, "People won't remember what you say, but they'll remember how you made them feel." Not only did Will want to make his customers feel special, but he also explained how he wanted to inspire his people at Eleven Madison Park and make sure that each of them knew that they mattered and that their ideas had value.  Will said that the secret to recruiting and retention was restoring purpose in the work with generosity, graciousness, and hospitality, and helping people understand the nobility in service. Will said that you need to help people understand how their work inspires others.  Will said that business needs more "Awesome" in it, and he's trying to bring back "Awesome."  He's trying to create magical worlds in a world that needs more magic. In the Q & A portion, here were the key takeaways.  On trusting people, Will said that the more responsibility you give someone, the more responsible they become.  On spreading positivity, Will said to have your positive energy impact others and not the other way around, through consistency and repetition.  On customer service, Will says, "No guest left behind." On mistakes, Will said that with the Peak-end Rule, mistakes present the best opportunity to recover and gain a fan for life, because they will remember how you leave it.  On connecting with guests, Will says the informality must be earned.  Earning informality comes from presence, humor, and vulnerability.  On decision making and execution to get things done, Will said that design by committee doesn't work. He said that you can brainstorm by committee, but someone has to be responsible for making the decision and executing.  On interviewing people, Will suggests less structure and more connection where he's trying to answer the question, 'Is this someone I'd want to spend time with?' and 'Is this someone my team would want to spend time with?' References from this episode:  "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara - https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com  Netflix documentary series "7 Days Out" episode featuring Eleven Madison Park restaurant - https://www.netflix.com/de-en/title/80207124  Eleven Madison Park - https://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/  "The Power of Moments" by Chip and Dan Heath - https://heathbrothers.com/the-power-of-moments/  "The Motive" by Pat Lencioni - https://www.amazon.com/Motive-Leaders-Abdicate-Important-Responsibilities/dp/1119600456  "The Invisible Leader" by Zach Mercurio - https://www.zachmercurio.com/books/  FX's original series "The Bear" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/  This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mv_g0FImztc  We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. 

Welcome back to another World Business Forum NYC 2023 Series episode from Stories from the River. Host Charlie Malouf leads the conversation with returning guests Heather Greenwood and Brian Deckelnick, Sr. Director of Supply Chain at Broad River Retail, as they unpack the insights from Will Guidara's presentation. Will was the former co-owner and GM of the #1 rated restaurant in the world, Eleven Madison Park in NYC, and he chronicled his restaurant's journey to becoming the best in the world in his book "Unreasonable Hospitality." Will received a paperweight from his Dad (who was also a restauranteur) when he was a kid that said, "What would you attempt if you knew you couldn't fail?"  Will still has that paperweight today and reflects on that question to pursue big goals in his life without the worry of potentially failing preventing him from pursuing them.  Another statement from Will's presentation is that adversity is a terrible thing to waste and that adversity can drive our competitiveness and can be channeled for good.   Will stated that he doesn't have the superpower of being a professional athlete or a world-class chef, but that his superpower is hospitality.  He said that he wanted to be unreasonable in his pursuit of people.  Will spent a lot of time talking about the pre-meal Daily Huddle and the power of the twice daily repetition from these meetings involving everyone in the restaurant.  In their pursuit of being the best restaurant in the world, Will described their approach to brainstorming with everybody empowered to share.  That's how they came up with 120 customer touchpoints and opportunities to make the ordinary extraordinary.  Will says that people today are collecting touchpoints like memories.  He says that raindrops make oceans.  Will says that generosity begets generosity, assymetrically, and that small gestures can yield significant results. In overcoming obstacles when a customer experience turns negative, Will says that moments of tension are the moments to lean in.  He says that bad experiences are the best ones if you can come back from it and that customers will be forgiving based on how you recover.  These turnaround experiences can leave the lasting imprint for the customer. Will says that you can put in systems to be prepared for both fall downs or memorable moments.  They hired someone in the position of Dreamweaver to systematize and curate ideas to be able to bring them to life.  They used pattern recognition and listening to customers in the restaurant to create one size fits one gestures, because every customer is one of one.  This led to the creation of the Hospitality Toolkit, which helped them to be ready for these moments.  In their attempt to systematize improv, so to speak, they wanted to make experiences worth collecting.  Like Maya Angelou said, "People won't remember what you say, but they'll remember how you made them feel." Not only did Will want to make his customers feel special, but he also explained how he wanted to inspire his people at Eleven Madison Park and make sure that each of them knew that they mattered and that their ideas had value.  Will said that the secret to recruiting and retention was restoring purpose in the work with generosity, graciousness, and hospitality, and helping people understand the nobility in service. Will said that you need to help people understand how their work inspires others.  Will said that business needs more "Awesome" in it, and he's trying to bring back "Awesome."  He's trying to create magical worlds in a world that needs more magic. In the Q & A portion, here were the key takeaways.  On trusting people, Will said that the more responsibility you give someone, the more responsible they become.  On spreading positivity, Will said to have your positive energy impact others and not the other way around, through consistency and repetition.  On customer service, Will says, "No guest left behind." On mistakes, Will said that with the Peak-end Rule, mistakes present the best opportunity to recover and gain a fan for life, because they will remember how you leave it.  On connecting with guests, Will says the informality must be earned.  Earning informality comes from presence, humor, and vulnerability.  On decision making and execution to get things done, Will said that design by committee doesn't work. He said that you can brainstorm by committee, but someone has to be responsible for making the decision and executing.  On interviewing people, Will suggests less structure and more connection where he's trying to answer the question, 'Is this someone I'd want to spend time with?' and 'Is this someone my team would want to spend time with?' References from this episode:  "Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara - https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com  Netflix documentary series "7 Days Out" episode featuring Eleven Madison Park restaurant - https://www.netflix.com/de-en/title/80207124  Eleven Madison Park - https://www.elevenmadisonpark.com/  "The Power of Moments" by Chip and Dan Heath - https://heathbrothers.com/the-power-of-moments/  "The Motive" by Pat Lencioni - https://www.amazon.com/Motive-Leaders-Abdicate-Important-Responsibilities/dp/1119600456  "The Invisible Leader" by Zach Mercurio - https://www.zachmercurio.com/books/  FX's original series "The Bear" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14452776/  This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mv_g0FImztc  We hope you enjoy this episode and subscribe to our podcast for a new story each week. Visit https://www.storiesfromtheriver.com for more episodes. 

This week on Catholic Radio Indy's Lunchtime Podcast Sampler The Simple Reminder with Pat Lencioni - Preparing for the Holidays with Pat Lencioni https://spokestreet.com/the-simple-reminder/ (12:30) Abiding Together - S13 E7 – Cultivating Silence and Solitude https://spokestreet.com/abiding-together/ (33:30)12. Ascension Press- The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast- How Guardian Angels Actually Work  https://media.ascensionpress.com/podcast/how-guardian-angels-actually-work/

“The single biggest advantage is organizational health.” That's a quote from Pat Lencioni, founder of the Table Group and bestselling author of books like The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage. On today's show I have Tim Lyons who specializes in organizational health and leadership.  He's worked closely and is friends with Pat Lencioni. How's that for a “name drop?” While Time is a wealth of knowledge and will be a repeat guest, today we dive into the 6 critical questions leaders and teams need to ask themselves.  Self reflecting can lead to dramatic breakthroughs and in fact, will make or break your success.  After following through on the actions from today's show, you'll build the 4 crucial disciplines and: Improve the cohesiveness amongst your team Create extreme clarity Double the effectiveness of your communication Reinforce the most important principles  Learn the 6 crucial questions and create a 1-Page document to simplify things and create traction in your business and life! Learn more about Tim Lyons at www.timlyonsconsulting.com Listen to this episode, apply what you learn, and teach it to others. By the way, be sure to connect with me on Instagram! Listen and grow! Your Financial Coach, Billy  P.S. If you or someone you know is looking for a plan to dial in their finances and achieve some financial freedom, book a short call with me here!  P.P.S. You can book a call at that same link if you are interested in getting your financials dialed in and efficient with bookkeeping.  

Pat Lencioni, an American author who specializes in team management, breaks down how to build a winning team and the importance of a strong leader, and a stronger culture.

First-time authors Chris Eccleston and Jenny Kerr Schroen have worked on many fresh ideas together at Delmarva Veteran Builders (DVB), a commercial construction firm, and realized they shared a long-time dream to write a children's book. Basing their concept on DVB's tagline, “Grit Leads to Greatness,” they devised an epic adventure book to show both parents and children that construction is heroic. Once the story was written, Chris and Jenny spent most of 2022 meeting with pioneers and thought leaders of the industry, learning more about what was being done to address the immense labor deficit. They figured they were onto something when they began hearing from not just national construction organizations, but also people outside of the industry who shared stories of how the workforce shortage affected them personally. Chris and Jenny quickly realized that one group or construction affiliation was not going to solve this. It was going to take a global effort to introduce a new generation to the trades. They hope their book, “Grit Leads to Greatness”, can be used as a tool to help bring together people from all walks of life to conquer an issue that impacts all of humanity.Time Stamps :

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Pat is the founder of The Table Group and author of 12 best-selling books including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage. He is considered one of the nations leading experts on leadership, teamwork, and organizational health. And he is here today to talk about his newest model The Six Types of Working Genius. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Nobody should feel bad about wanting to use their God-given talent. We're here to serve others by using the talents we have. Instead of feeling guilty about it, lean into it. You are meant to do that. Pursue your geniuses. 2. When you figure out what your working genius and working frustrations are, it can change your career and your life. 3. Doing things outside of your working genius exhaust you, so it's best to limit the amount of exposure to those. Enter promo code FIRE and get 50 percent off of Pat's products - Pat's Website Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot's AI- powered tools are changing the way you create content and communicate with your customers! Find out more about how to use AI to grow your business at HubSpot.com/artificial-intelligence Thrivetime Show Is this your year? Visit ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire to see how Clay Clark's business coaching has helped thousands of entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability

From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2020. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL's in these archive episodes are still relevant. Pat is the founder of The Table Group and author of 12 best-selling books including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage. He is considered one of the nations leading experts on leadership, teamwork, and organizational health. And he is here today to talk about his newest model The Six Types of Working Genius. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Nobody should feel bad about wanting to use their God-given talent. We're here to serve others by using the talents we have. Instead of feeling guilty about it, lean into it. You are meant to do that. Pursue your geniuses. 2. When you figure out what your working genius and working frustrations are, it can change your career and your life. 3. Doing things outside of your working genius exhaust you, so it's best to limit the amount of exposure to those. Enter promo code FIRE and get 50 percent off of Pat's products - Pat's Website Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot's AI- powered tools are changing the way you create content and communicate with your customers! Find out more about how to use AI to grow your business at HubSpot.com/artificial-intelligence Thrivetime Show Is this your year? Visit ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire to see how Clay Clark's business coaching has helped thousands of entrepreneurs to dramatically increase profitability

On the GM Shuffle, hosts Michael Lombardi and Femi Abebefe are joined by author and speaker Pat Lencioni as they talk about leadership and teamwork skills for NFL teams, and how some sports teams use Lencioni's "5 dysfunctions of a team" concept. Michael also reacts to Lencioni's "6 types of working geniuses" concept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special edition of the Podcast with Pat Lencioni and Jon Gordon, along with Jordan Montgomery as the guest interviewer. Pat and Jon are both best-selling authors, uber popular speakers, and are combining forces later this year for a special Day with Jon and Pat happening November 2, 2023 in Dallas. Special thanks to Jordan Montgomery for hosting the conversation and check out his Growth Over Goals Podcast. Plus, check out the latest 5 Things from the Internet List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: HELP ONE NOW – empowers families in developing countries through partnership with high-capacity leaders with proven solutions to end extreme poverty. Visit https://helponenow.org/thecircle. Get involved by joining The Circle, a growing network of people committed to ending extreme poverty through family empowerment. Your monthly recurring gift will send students to school, empower families to launch businesses and support the growth and impact of Help One Now. The Circle creates a sustainable pathway to break the cycle of poverty for generations to come! To learn more visit http://helponenow.org/thecircle. And LEADR - a people development software that helps you engage and grow every person on your team, providing a better way to collaborate and manage tasks effectively. Sign up for a FREE 7 Day trial at http://leadr.com/h3-trial and invite up to 10 team members to join. You will experience more intentional team meetings, streamlined to-do lists, and personalized goal-setting with linked action items. Visit http://leadr.com/h3-trial to start your 7 Day FREE Trial.

This week, we sit down with one of my close friends, NBA performance coach, David Nurse, to discuss some of the most pressing topics in the world of psychology and personal development. David shares his insights on why the word "potential" can be a dangerous trap for individuals, how influence can have a devious side that we must be aware of, and the physiological impact of stress on our bodies and minds. Additionally, David explores the reasons why people quit, and offers practical tips and strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Whether you're looking to improve your own performance, lead a team, or are simply interested in the fascinating intersection of psychology and personal growth, you won't want to miss this insightful and thought-provoking conversation with one of the leading experts in the field. Dive Deeper: If you enjoy this episode with David, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following: 324: Katherine Morgan Schafler on What Perfectionism Really Is, Emotional Illiteracy, and How to Leverage Perfectionism for Your Good 316: Pat Lencioni on Discovering Your Working Genius, Quiet Quitting, and How to Work in Alignment ++++++ Episode Links: David's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Buy David's Latest Book on Amazon! Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow. Get the "Win the Week" email newsletter here. ************************** This week's show partners: Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here! **************************

This week on the podcast, we will discuss how to recognize when it's time to quit your job and how to handle a difficult boss. With insights on identifying your purpose and the telltale signs that it's time to move on, Ken Coleman, our guest today, offers actionable strategies for taking control of your career. Plus, he shares tips for dealing with a bad boss, including open communication, setting boundaries, and seeking mentorship. That's where we're headed today in this must-listen episode for expert advice on how to know when to quit your job and how to handle a challenging work environment.  Dive Deeper: If you enjoy this episode with Ken, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following: 324: Katherine Morgan Schafler on What Perfectionism Really Is, Emotional Illiteracy, and How to Leverage Perfectionism for Your Good 316: Pat Lencioni on Discovering Your Working Genius, Quiet Quitting, and How to Work in Alignment ++++++ Episode Links: Ken's Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Buy Ken's Latest Book on Amazon! | Take the Get Clear Career Assessment Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow. Get the "Win the Week" email newsletter here. ************************** This week's show partners: Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here! **************************

Today on the Growth Over Goals podcast we are beyond fortunate to be in the company of two of the top thought leaders walking the planet - Jon Gordon and Pat Lencioni. If you add their incredible works together, Jon and Pat have written over 25 best-selling books, with more than 12 million copies sold. Jon and Pat work with some of the top CEOs, leaders, athletes, and teams in America, and it is a privilege to have them on this podcast. Join us as we sit at the table together to talk all about Pat's newest work – The Six Types of Working Genius, and Jon's soon-to-be-released book – The One Truth, and prepare to have your mind blown by the incredible outcomes being produced by these two works. We discuss why oneness is the most powerful force on the planet, driving joy, courage, purpose, integrity, and productivity, and why separation is the most powerful suppressor of the planet, driving anxiety, fear, stress, division and mental health issues. Finally, we get a chance to share exclusive information on an incredible event Jon and Pat are teaming up to produce, called “A Day With.” This event will be real, interactive, Kingdom work – dedicated to creating lifelong friendships and connections amongst some of the nation's most influential leaders and allowing attendees to both pour out unto others, and be poured into. A Day With will be held November 2nd, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, and attendance requires an application. The event is already halfway filled, and will be completely sold out before Summer, so if you are interested in attending, get your application in now! Go to adaywithjonandpat.com to submit an application for their leadership event, or send an email to Jordan Montgomery at Jordan@montgomerycompanies.com if you have any questions or would like more information about the event! To purchase Patrick Lencioni's book or take his absolutely game-changing Six Types of Working Genius Assessment, go to workinggenius.com. You can also preorder Jon Gordon's new book (available for preorder on Amazon.com), The One Truth, and then eagerly await its arrival - it will be worth the wait!

Text Hawk to 66866 to become part of "Mindful Monday." Join 10's of thousands of your fellow learning leaders and receive a carefully curated email from me each Monday morning to help you start your week off right... Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com Twitter/IG: @RyanHawk12   https://twitter.com/RyanHawk12 The Learning Leader Show was first published on April 9, 2015. TODAY marks the show's 8th birthday! To celebrate, I kick off the episode by sharing some key learnings I've gathered over the past 8 years... And then I answer YOUR questions and did a full AMA (Ask Me Anything). If you'd like me to do more AMAs, send me an email: Ryan (at) LearningLeader dot com Here are some key things I've learned after publishing The Learning Leader Show for 8 years... Consistency > Intensity. Showing up to do the work (prep) each day is key. Become part of your routine as a listener. Consistency builds trust. You know you're going to have a new show for your Monday morning walk or commute. Following your genuine curiosity is attractive. This parasocial relationship is built because as the listener you know I'm following what I'm actually curious about. I own guest selection 100%. They are all my call and my call alone. I only choose guests that I'm deeply curious about. The curiosity-judgemental spectrum. Talking with more people with a wide range of life experiences has helped me view the world from their eyes and be less judgemental. All the way back to episode 3 with Maurice Clarett. Approach people with curiosity, not judgment. The prep works as a forcing function to learn. Same with mindful Monday. I have systems in place to ensure I'm getting a little bit wiser each day. And that learning compounds over time. Create forcing functions on your life to intentionally get better. Don't just wander from meeting to meeting each week. What are you doing to ensure your learning is compounding? The Charlie Munger quote; go to bed a little wiser than when you woke up. I try to live by that. Relationships with your heroes: General McChrystal. Pat Lencioni. So many others. Being pleasant to work with. Showing up prepared. Being grateful. Following up. All of that has helped me build real relationships with people I admire. The McChrystal trip to Gettysburg. Forewords to books. McChrystal and Lencioni. Dan Pink. The Kat Cole ATL show. Adam Grant. Ryan Holiday. Relationships with listeners. Some amazing friendships have been formed and fostered because of this podcast. So many of my Learning Leader Circle members. Technically they are clients of mine, but lots of them have become genuine friends for life. Communication skill - LISTENING. Thinking. Speaking, Writing. All have improved. Earned the opportunity to speak on hundreds of stages all over the world. Publish books. Meet fascinating people. Listener AMA: Learn 2 Cope (Instagram) – What was the biggest struggle you had transitioning to life after sports? Kevin Janiec (Instagram) – How do you and Miranda balance and align your competing priorities? Samantha Phillips (LinkedIn), Sales Manager at Insight Global – 1. What is 1 of your champagne toasts? (Victory Shot toast) 2. Who is 1 person you have not yet had on your show that you'd like to? Aaron Arnston (LinkedIn) - Congratulations, Ryan!  Truly blazing a trail, we'll done! You have interviewed hundreds of guests and I have liked every show, can't recall one, not one, show I didn't like...have you ever interviewed guests that didn't make the cut or do you have a filtering process prior to the show that helps with this? Noah Vasilj (Mindful Monday email response): My question is a “3 parter”: What is your favorite part of your job? Do you generally enjoy/love what you do? What keeps you interested and going on the days when you are not at 100%? Brian Causer (Twitter) — Congrats! Love the show, Ryan. One of my top podcasts and I listen weekly. Maybe have two questions... How do you choose your guests? Referral? Follow your curiosity? Also, what is one question you wish someone would ask you that nobody has asked you before? The Greek In The Kitchen (Instagram) — Who is the guest you think about most or has had the most influence on you? Denise Kollias (LinkedIn) Hi! Congratulation! I have been listening to your podcast since 2017 and it has been a Godsend. It has taught me so much and I appreciate all your hard work to continually bring insightful conversations on leadership. My question is what episodes were your favorite to record or the top 5 that you recommend with the greatest impact to help people grow or push through? JP Botero (Instagram) - After 8 years of experience, what would you recommend to the Ryan thinking of creating The Learning Leader Show? Aaron Campbell – After 8 years of exploration along a central theme, how would you finish this sentence: “A great leader is….”

“I love our performance review process,” said nobody ever in the Church. Seriously, if you like your current performance review process, then don't listen to this podcast. If, on the other hand, you'd like to transform your current process to an ongoing experience of growing a culture of celebrating accomplishments, progress, and growth while continually getting even better (like 99+% of the leaders in the Church we work with would prefer) then give this episode a listen. Nick and Rick offer some suggestions for you to think and pray about in case these recommendations may fit your needs and environment, in order cultivate your own culture of high performance, as a family on mission. ====== Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel (https://watch.actsxxix.org). Visit us at our online site (https://www.actsxxix.org). Subscribe to "Thoughts from the Trailer", our weekly article (https://www.actsxxix.org/subscribe.) Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us!

Having just returned from experiencing a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and reflecting on other meaningful trips to Rome and Gettysburg, Rick and Nick reflect on the multidimensional power of having leadership team experiences together in order to grow as individuals and as a team/family on mission. The benefits of deliberate experiences, be they a pilgrimage or simply attending a targeted conference together, are not only those which are planned, but most often come in the way the Lord works through the unexpected. ====== Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us! Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel (https://watch.actsxxix.org). Visit us at our online site (https://www.actsxxix.org). Subscribe to "Thoughts from the Trailer", our weekly article (https://www.actsxxix.org/subscribe.)

Meetings are often thought of as penitential suffering or a necessary evil, but what if a different mindset made meetings impactful? As leaders, we need to see our meetings as 'game-day' and one of the key opportunities for changing the culture in our organizations. In this episode, Nick and Rick discuss a new approach and mindset for the way teams meet. ====== Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel (https://watch.actsxxix.org). Visit us at our online site (https://www.actsxxix.org). Subscribe to "Thoughts from the Trailer", our weekly article (https://www.actsxxix.org/subscribe.) Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us!

Is your team stuck? Do you harbor resentment against a teammate, perhaps the leader? Is your team unable to become a healthy family on Mission because of an issue from the past? Do you see one person, maybe even yourself, as the stumbling block preventing the entire team from getting healthier, but nobody is addressing the situation? If so, then this episode is for you. Anchored with helpful scripture passages and with several recent real-life examples, The Mission Guys share insights and prayer that will enable you to break through your challenges and get on the road to a healthier team/family on Mission. ====== Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel (https://watch.actsxxix.org). Visit us at our online site (https://www.actsxxix.org). Subscribe to "Thoughts from the Trailer", our weekly article (https://www.actsxxix.org/subscribe.) Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us!

This week, Jason shares with Chris about his experience with The Working Genius from Pat Lencioni. We talk about our tendencies as leaders in how we like to work and get things done. It's easy to get frustrated at others on the team when they don't see things the same way as us. But the Working Genius helps us understand others on our team better so we can streamline and be more effective together. You can find the book at your favorite retailer or jump into their wonderful podcast over at https://www.workinggenius.com/resources#podcasts. Find out more on our website: leadingisserving.comLearn your Leadership Voice here: Take the 5 Voices Assessment for free and connect with coaching through exANIMO Solutions.Leading is Serving podcast is hosted by: Chris Wood (Stillwater Renovations) & Jason Kempf (exANIMO Solutions)If you have any questions, suggested topics, potential interviews, or just want to know more, contact us at on our website!Music is Disarray by Bobo Renthlei on SoundstripeRecorded at The Uncommons Studios

There is no shortage of problems for a Church leadership team to manage. However, too often, leaders unwillingly spend an inordinate amount of time on one (or several) problems, resulting in little attention being paid to transformational leadership. The tyranny of the urgent can prevent well-meaning leaders from properly focusing on the important -- that which God wills. ====== Seeking to be even more encouraged and inspired? Follow our online streaming channel (https://watch.actsxxix.org). Visit us at our online site (https://www.actsxxix.org). Subscribe to "Thoughts from the Trailer", our weekly article (https://www.actsxxix.org/subscribe.) Have a comment about this podcast? Contact us!

New York Times Best Selling Author, Coach to the Top Professional Sports Teams and Companies comes on The David Nurse Show this week to kick off the NEW SEASON: Season 5! Pat is the creator of the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team - a book that sets the tone to help teams, companies, and organizations figure out where their dysfunctions are and how to address them. Now he has released his new book, The 6 Working Geniuses (which is tearing up the book charts!) - through listening to this episode, you will be able to find out what type of GENIUS you are!  Wonder  Invention  Discernment  Galvanizing  Enabling  Tenacity  You are one (or two) of these types of genius, but you'll have to listen to the full episode to find out how you can apply this to your life and why this could change everything in how you work with others around you AND view yourself!! Check out the full episode anywhere podcasts live: Apple, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher - and if you like it (subscribe to get the newest episodes upon release and leave a rating and a review!!)  Thank you so much! ________________________________________________________ ELEVE HEALTH Hyperbaric Chambers (H.B.O.T.) is a simple and non-invasive therapy that places the body in a pressurized environment that allows the extra oxygen to dissolve into the blood plasma and to travel freely through the circulatory system, getting to areas where red blood cells may be restricted in flow, naturally enhancing the human body's functions. It is a GAME CHANGER for total recovery, optimization, longevity, skin repair, brain health, and much more! Check them out here! https://elevehealth.com/ (email info@davidnurse.com for special rates!) ________________________________________________________ Pendulum is the highest-level gut microbiome product on the market! From glucose control (the key to staying lean and having a great metabolism) to Akkermansia (the number 1 way to protect and enhance your gut microbiome - which is your second brain! ONLY found at Pendulum! These are my two go-tos! https://pendulumlife.com/ CODE: DAVID20 for 20% off storewide! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaders in ministry often find that the groups, teams, and committees in their care struggle to find clarity on whatthey are supposed to do and how they are supposed to do it. This lack of clarity and understanding causes frustration, stress, and adds to the tendency for good people to expereince burnout. Nick and Rick discuss simple and effective ways to solve this common and simple (but challenging!) problem. Visit actsxxix.org to learn more!

Many of us have a sense of when we feel overwhelmed in life, but few of us take the time do anything about it. Slowing down to think, pray, and evaluate our lives and choices can bring clarity and relief to the busyness of our lives. In this episode, we discuss a practical process we recently went through that is providing abundant fruit in our own lives and can in yours as well.

It is often the case that leaders in ministry pray for their work. However, the concept and practice of praying in order to know what to do is much less common in leaders of ministry. In this episode, Rick and Nick discuss the different ways a team can pray together and testify to the powerful fruit that can be born from doing so. Visit www.actsxxix.org to learn more!

Have you forgotten what's most important? Let's get back to basics, together.

This week, Pat Lencioni joins us to discuss how to understand our individual working "genius," which, according to Pat, is the fastest way to help people identify the type of work that brings them joy and energy and avoid work that leads to frustration and burnout. Pat is the author of ten business books with over three million copies sold worldwide. His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, and USA Today. If you enjoy this episode with Pat, I'm sure you'll also enjoy the following: 310: Dharius Daniels on Emotional Intelligence, Living Outside Your Identity, and the Misguided Pursuit of “Your Best Self” 298: Jamie Winship on How Live Fearless in Your True Identity ++++++ Episode Links: Pat's Website | Instagram | Twitter | Buy "The 6 Types of Working Genius," Pat's new book, on Amazon! | Take the "Working Genius" Assessment Subscribe to #WinTodayShow on YouTube. Join the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome using #WinTodayShow. Get the brand-new "Win the Week" email newsletter here. ************************** This week's show partner: Get LMNT and a free gift here! **************************

If you want your team to thrive, you have to identify, celebrate and lean into the unique gifts of all team members. In this episode, Brian shares what entrepreneurs can learn from Pat Lencioni's Working Genius model about increasing a team's productivity and satisfaction in three major areas: ideation, activation and implementation. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why some team members need help starting.· Why others find it challenging to activate and push forward.· How to support those who struggle with implementation. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: S2E77, The 6 Types of Working Geniusworkinggenius.com “The 6 Types of Working Genius,” by Pat Lencioni “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni S2E13, Unleash Your Inner Olympian - an Interview with Apolo Ohno REALStrengths NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “If you're a dreamer, you've got to either surround yourself, or be aligned to, doers.” – Brian Buffini “If you're an entrepreneur, there has to be some type of creative process in there: you find a need and fill a need.” – Brian Buffini “It's very hard to push from the top down.” – Brian Buffini “You really want people who are doers. You want people who are actually going to go implement and, if you don't have it, you better find it.” – Brian Buffini “It's not weakness to say ‘this is not my strength.'” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who doesn't want to be a genius at work? For twenty-five years, Patrick Lencioni has been working with teams to help them become more cohesive, effective and successful. New from Pat and The Table Group, the Working Genius assessment was developed to help you "Discover your gifts, transform your work, your team, and your life." If you're a church leader who is ready to identify the type of work that brings you joy and energy while avoiding the work that drains you, join in for this conversation with Pat Lencioni. "The 6 Types of Working Genius: A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team" is available for purchase now. You can also learn more about Working Genius and purchase the assessment here. For the full episode transcript and links mentioned during the show, visit this episode's Show Notes. Join the Live Conversation on Social Media Ask questions or add your comments about this topic using #unstuckchurch on Twitter, or join in on Facebook.

Our guest is Patrick Lencioni, bestselling author, uber popular organizational health expert and speaker, and author of the new book, The 6 Types of Working Genius. Other books by Pat include The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Advantage, The Ideal Team Player and Death by Meeting. Plus, check out the September Top Ten Leadership List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: Convoy of Hope—the trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters all around the world. Donate at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Right now, Convoy is helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more—all through partnering with local churches. To donate, visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate and support their incredible work. And, Pushpay—your go-to for mobile and digital giving. Visit hub.pushpay.com/together-we. Pushpay provides digital solutions for churches and non-profits. Check out ChurchStaq, which combines everything you need in one bundle including giving, customer management, mobile apps and more. Helping you simplify engagement, payments and administration. You can also download the FREE State of Church Technology report. All available at hub.pushpay.com/together-we.

For a team to be really successful, all its members must tap into their natural gifts. In this episode, Pat Lencioni explains why his new Working Genius model vastly increases a team's productivity and satisfaction, enabling people to thrive both in work and in life. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why you feel frustrated or misunderstood at work.· How to identify work that energizes and fulfills you. · How to become more self-aware, productive and successful.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: workinggenius.com “The 6 Types of Working Genius,” by Pat Lencioni “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni Team Leader Conference NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “I figured out that there were six different kinds of work that had to happen. And I was only good at two of them.” – Pat Lencioni “The leader has to take care of him or herself first, so that other people can be healthy.” – Pat Lencioni “Nobody exists in a vacuum. No man is an island. And when you have people that can't appreciate types that they don't have, that's a problem on a team.” – Pat Lencioni “If people celebrate what they're not good at, they're going to appreciate the people that are good at those things.” – Pat Lencioni “It takes an awful lot of understanding of who you are, what you are and what your gifts are to then be strong enough to say ‘this is what I don't do.'” – Brian Buffini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Blood, Sweat and Joy we discuss fear and how it impacts our lives. 

Check out the first episode of Blood, Sweat & Joy with Pat Lencioni. In this episode, we discuss how nice people can be cruel. 

In trying to grow and work together, teams can face many pitfalls that lead to conflict and failure. In the second part of this episode, author and speaker Pat Lencioni outlines more common dysfunctions that can hinder a team and shares how they can be remedied. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why accountability is vital.· Why inattention to results is so harmful.· What the good life means to him. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni “Boundaries,” by Henry Cloud S1E015, An Interview with the Man on the Moon “Searching for and Maintaining Peace,” by Father Jacques Philippe “Brother Odd,” by Dean Koontz“The Passion of the Christ” “It's a Wonderful Life” NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “When it comes to accountability on a team, peer pressure is the best thing.” – Pat Lencioni“The leader needs to be the ultimate source of accountability, but not the primary source.” – Pat Lencioni “Accountability is an act of love.” – Pat Lencioni “You can't stay focused on the collective results of the team if you're not holding each other accountable for what's necessary.” – Pat Lencioni “The good life is about having peace, no matter the circumstance.” – Pat Lencioni See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even the best teams can struggle sometimes. In this episode, author and speaker Pat Lencioni outlines some of the dysfunctions that can hinder a team and teaches how to overcome these to build an effective and cohesive unit. YOU WILL LEARN:· Why trust is so important. · Why conflict is necessary.· How to ensure commitment. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni “Death by Meeting,” by Pat LencioniTeam Leader ConferenceS2E43, The Coming Recession “Cool Hand Luke” “The Office” NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE: “What we assume is what's important.” – Pat Lencioni “We need one another. God didn't design any of us to have everything we need.” – Pat Lencioni “When you have a diversity of skill sets and gifts on a team, and you appreciate those, it changes everything.” – Pat Lencioni “Conflict, when there is trust, is nothing but the pursuit of truth. It's the pursuit of the best answer.” – Pat Lencioni “Commitment requires conflict. If you're trying to make a decision as a team, the people on the team are not going to buy in if they didn't weigh in.” – Pat Lencioni See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After an incredible series on Healing and Leadership, Jake and Bob sit down for one final episode with renowned leadership expert Patrick Lencioni. Lencioni is founder of the Table Group, a consulting firm which has helped businesses across the globe in their quest for organizational health. He is a practicing Catholic and a force behind the Amazing Parish project. Pat opens up about his short fuse (and new peace he's discovered), why people-pleasing is so deadly, and why the only kind of leadership is servant leadership. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!   Guiding Quote: Do I want to be a leader because of what it does for me, or do I want to be a leader because it's a huge responsibility to love and serve others? - Patrick Lencioni   Key Points: Pat shares how he met Dr. Bob, began to dive deeper into healing, and how that's impacted his leadership What we might be missing in the story of St. Paul's conversion Why agreeableness is not a healthy position for a leader The difference between ‘niceness' and kindness and love What a lack of conflict indicates Lencioni's 5 healthy functions of an organization Vulnerability-based trust Healthy conflict Commitment Accountability Collective Results Why all leadership is servant leadership The difference between head level knowledge of faith and heart level relationship with Jesus, truly believing that God loves us uniquely and unconditionally Pat demystifies what leaders are like in the business world and and why it's not as scary as we might think to bring faith into the workplace Pat's advice to leaders: purify your intentions, get healthy (work towards wholeness and integrity), and shepherd the people closest to you   Practical Application: The next time you catch yourself being ‘agreeable' when you have a different perspective, speak up instead.  Is your faith something that you believe with your head or a person you've encountered in your heart? Don't be afraid to go to God in prayer with the truthful answer. Be honest with him about any areas of doubt in his goodness and love.  Take some time to identify who those 'closest to you' are, who you may be called to invest more of your leadership efforts into and shepherd well. Choose one of the resources to explore more with your team at work or in a small group in your church community.   Resources:  Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Pat Lencioni (book) The Motive, Pat Lencioni (book) The Advantage, Pat Lencioni (book) The Working Genius Assessment (online assessment) The Simple Reminder (podcast) At the Table (podcast) The Working Genius Podcast The Table Group The Amazing Parish Be Healed, Dr. Bob Schuchts (book)   Connect with Restore the Glory: Instagram: @restoretheglorypodcast  Twitter: @RestoreGloryPod Facebook: Restore the Glory Podcast Never miss out on an episode by hitting the subscribe button right now! Help other people find the show and grow in holiness by sharing this podcast with them individually or on your social media. Thanks!