Stay ConnectedReal conversations and practical advice for everyday leaders. Sit across the table from one of the foremost experts in leadership and business. In his simple and approachable style, Pat tackles every topic related to the world of work (and some that aren’t). From culture to teamwork to building world-class organizations, Pat brings his wisdom, humor, and insight together to provide actionable advice for leaders everywhere.
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Why do teams need leaders? This week, Pat and the team discuss the concept of a leaderless team, and whether or not the idea has any merit.
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Take the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: tinyurl.com/5dysfunctionsofateamassessment
Unfrustrate your meetings and join Pat "At the Whiteboard" for a free, virtual live event! workinggenius.me/atwnovreg
Leaders have many responsibilities, but too often the most basic aspects of the role are overlooked. This week, Pat and the team discuss employee engagement and provide some simple but necessary ways to make sure you're creating the right environment for your team.
Questions for Leaders:
What do I know about the people that work for me?
When’s the last time I asked them about these things?
Why does their job matter to somebody else (customers, clients, vendors, colleagues etc..)?
When’s the last time I reminded them of why their job matters?
How can I observe whether they’re being successful?
When’s the last time I let them know how they’re being successful?
Unfrustrate your meetings and see Pat 'At the Whiteboard' this November for a free live virtual event! Info and registration: workinggenius.me/atwnovreg
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What is your company culture, and how can you protect it? This week, Pat and the team discuss the context of organizational values and how they are affected by the culture at large.
To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
To become a Certified Working Genius Facilitator: https://workinggenius.me/certpodcast23
To take the 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Assessment: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/online-team-assessment/
Where exactly is your organization's moat, and who lives inside? This week, Pat and the team talk about why it is so important to be intentional about the way you involve and build relationships with employees, partners, and vendors within your business.
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NFL Leadership Notes: https://files.tablegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/05054954/NFL-Team-Rankings-Updated.pdf
Become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator: https://workinggenius.me/certpodcast23
Conflict without trust is politics. But what exactly is politics? This week, Pat and the team discuss the implications of manipulative behavior in the workplace.
Pat's NFL Leadership Ranking Notes: https://files.tablegroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/05054954/NFL-Team-Rankings-Updated.pdf
Take the Online Team Assessment: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/online-team-assessment/
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Article - 7 Types of Manipulation: https://tinyurl.com/manipulationarticle
Gossip is always a bad thing... right? This week, the team talks about why gossip - under certain circumstances - is actually necessary and productive.
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This week - despite Tracy's best efforts - Pat and the fellas talk football. Tune in to this special episode for a breakdown of Pat's new framework for predicting the success of NFL teams based on their leadership.
Check out Pat and Cody's short-lived "Sports Culture" podcast
Boring meetings suck. This week, Pat, Cody, Tracy and Beau talk about raising the stakes and discuss ways to improve our meetings.
A hat trick from Patrick. This week, the team boils down what it takes to be a good leader into three simple concepts.
To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/
Conflict and discomfort is necessary on a healthy team, but when exactly is it better to be deferential to the leader? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the humanity of managers and the importance of humility in managing others.
To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/
To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast
To order Jon Gordon's Newest Book, The One Truth: https://jongordon.com/book/the-one-truth/
Pat's newest movie recommendation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443536/
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