222. Smell Your Customers

Courage is more valuable than knowledge.  This week, the team discusses some of Pat's most recent thoughts about people and teams.

18 Maj 202328min

What does the world of work look like in a communist country, and what can that teach us about org health?  This week, Pat and Beau are joined by our friend and colleague Joel, to learn about his story and his experiences living in and leaving Cuba.

10 Maj 202327min

When it comes to the use of certain four letter words, every organization is different.  This week, the team discusses the importance of being intentional in determining your company culture, even as it pertains to the way people speak.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

3 Maj 202321min

Decision making is overrated.  This week, the team talks about the difference between decision science and implementation science.    To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg   To apply for "A Day With Jon and Pat": https://adaywithjonandpat.com/

26 Apr 202328min

There are many ways to erode trust, and word salad is surely one of them.  This week, the team talks about the art of speaking with big words while saying nothing of substance, and why this type of patronizing language is all too common in the business world today.     To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast   See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg

19 Apr 202321min

How much structure does an organization need?  This week, the team talks about the difference between silos and amoebas, and why the healthiest way to operate is somewhere in between.     See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

12 Apr 202324min

Regret sucks.  This week on At the Table, we talk about how the best teams deal with mistakes and discuss a few of our own.     See Pat 'At the Whiteboard' for a free live virtual event!  Info and registration:  https://www.workinggenius.com/jobscareersandhiringreg   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast:  tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

5 Apr 202324min

Why do we prioritize activity over productivity?  This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the idea that we all have a natural rhythm for how we go about our days, and come up with some ways that we can be more intentional as we use that cadence to our advantage.     To order Pat’s newest book: tinyurl.com/workinggeniusbook   To take the Six Types of Working Genius Assessment: https://www.workinggenius.com/   To listen to the Working Genius Podcast: tinyurl.com/workinggeniuspodcast

29 Mars 202332min