139. The Sport of Business
Like many others in the business world, we love to make analogies to sports. Why are these analogies so impactful, and what can we learn from them? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy discuss the nature...
10 Aug 202231min
138. Iron Sharpens Iron
Holding people accountable is an essential behavior for any high performing team, but the inability to do so remains one of the most prevalent dysfunctions in organizations today. This week, our good...
5 Aug 202219min
137. Honey, I Shrunk the Team
How many people belong on a leadership team? This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy dive into the reasoning behind the answer to one of our most frequently asked questions.
22 Juli 202225min
136. Personal Life Lightning Round
"Is there something going on in your life right now that's distracting you at work?" This week, Pat, Cody and Tracy use this simple question to put a new spin on the lightning round meeting, and come...
15 Juli 202220min
135. The Last Virtual Conversation
Navigating between virtual and in-person work shouldn't be an organizational problem or a policy issue; it's a unique challenge that needs to be addressed specifically at the team level. This week, P...
6 Juli 202217min
134. 14 Qs About the 5 Ds
This year, we're celebrating the 20th anniversary of Pat's book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. In this episode, Pat and Cody respond to 14 of your questions about the model, the book, and how to b...
29 Juni 202237min
133. Freestyle Rap
Comparison is not only the thief of joy, but the thief of potential. This week, Pat, Cody and Beau discuss the 10,000 hours rule and the intersection of joy, talent and practice.
24 Juni 202222min
132. Dignity is Tricky
The concept of dignity in work is at the heart of organizational health, but it's not always as simple as it's made out to be. Dignity requires an emphasis on performance as well as humanity, but too...
17 Juni 202222min
