At The Table with Patrick Lencioni5 Aug 2025

248. Leadership Lessons From the Kisscam

How can leaders resist the ego-inflation that comes with praise and status?

In episode 248 of At The Table, Pat and Cody reflect on the viral Coldplay kiss cam scandal—not to sensationalize it, but to draw important leadership lessons from it. They explore the dangers of ego, power, and isolation for leaders, particularly those who fail to stay grounded in their home life and faith.

Topics explored in this episode:

(0:56) When Praise Becomes Poison

* Why the Coldplay incident is more than just clickbait—it’s a cautionary tale.

(6:44) How Leaders Lose Their Way

* "Reward-centered" versus "responsibility-centered" leadership mindsets.

* Leaders often start believing praise, inflating their sense of entitlement.

(9:08) Home vs. Work

* Praise and affirmation at work can distort leaders’ expectations at home.

* Leaders become vulnerable when they fail to invest emotionally in their families.

(14:20) Guardrails and Hard Truths

* Say out loud that your family is more important than work—and mean it.

(20:26) Building a Life That’s Enough

* Practical ways to reconnect with your spouse and share a vision at home.

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