201. Beware of the Novel, Easy, and Immediate

Conflict is never comfortable - and it isn't meant to be.  This week, Pat and the team discuss the nature of conflict, and how it can be used not only to more effectively achieve strategic objectives, but also to strengthen relationships within a team.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: Pickleball?   Contact us at podcast@tablegroup.com

12 Juni 202414min

Decisions should always be pushed to the lowest possible level, closest to where they will be making the most impact.  This week, the team discusses the influence of the customer on culture, strategy, and decision-making at the executive level.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://www.dutchbros.com/

5 Juni 202423min

If a leader does not provide employees with a primary motivation, something else will fill that gap.  This week, Pat and the team discuss alignment around clarity and the difference between micro and macro motivations.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://badbirdiegolf.com/

29 Maj 202421min

Where are the spikes in your day?  This week, the team compares their energy levels throughout the day to an EKG, and explains how we can take advantage of this awareness.     To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   Industry-Specific Webinars: https://www.workinggenius.com/webinars   This week's unpaid ad: https://tinyurl.com/theboysintheboatBOOK

22 Maj 202420min

An organization's culture lives through its values, and values are first demonstrated in hiring.  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the insitututionalization of culture through the intentional application of values.     Staffing Industry Webinar - Tuesday, May 21: https://www.workinggenius.com/webinars   This week's unpaid ad - The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family:  https://www.tablegroup.com/product/frantic/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast

15 Maj 202424min

What are the two simplest indicators for determining the health of an organization's culture?  This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy talk about the importance of alignment and engagement among the executive team as well as the happiness and connectedness of the employees who impact the culture the most.     The Two Simplest Indicators: How is the executive team?  Are they engaged, and how do they interact with each other?   Who are the employees that impact the culture the most?  Does each person on the executive team agree on who those people are, and are those employees happy with their roles?   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   This week's unpaid ad: https://www.nickthegreek.com/

9 Maj 202416min

Beware of the lone dissenter.  This week, Pat and the team discuss the danger of allowing a single voice to override the interests of the team.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast   To register for Industry Webinars: https://tinyurl.com/IndustryWebinars   Unpaid ad: Banana Milk

1 Maj 202419min

Create your own competitive advantage.  This week, Pat and the team discuss unwritten rules, agility, and courage.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: https://www.workinggenius.com/podcast Pat's book, The Advantage: https://www.tablegroup.com/product/the-advantage/ This week's unpaid ad: https://tinyurl.com/CuttingEdgeFirewood

24 Apr 202420min