53. The Danger of Humility

Almost every leader has a role to play outside of their explicit duty to manage others.  This week, Pat, Cody and Karen discuss the idea of being a 'leader monkey' and the importance of making the distinction between when we are leading others and when we are serving others.

17 Maj 202219min

When we get through painful experiences, both in our lives and in our work, how do we tend to look back on those experiences?  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss how we can begin to see failure as a necessity, and look back on difficult moments with gratitude instead of shame.

11 Maj 202221min

When it comes to being a leader, how can we tell the difference between delegating tasks and abdicating our responsibilities?  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the intersection of The Motive and The Working Genius.

3 Maj 202217min

There are some ideas that seem great on the surface, but may lead to a number of unintended negative consequences.  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the merits (and limits) of a new proposal for a 32 hour workweek as it relates to productivity and employee engagement.

29 Apr 202217min

Other than television shows based on their unethical and disastrous decisions, what do the founders of Theranos, WeWork, and Uber have in common?  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the dangers of leading for the wrong reasons.

19 Apr 202218min

This week on At the Table, the team discusses the importance of expressing appropriate emotion at work.

8 Apr 202214min

When it comes to burnout, it's not the amount of work, it's the type of work.  This week, the team talks about the nature of our jobs, and how to do more of what gives us energy and joy.

30 Mars 202219min

Productivity is an art, not a science.

25 Mars 202220min