• 231. Conflict; Worth the Risk
    Jun 12 2024

    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

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    15 mins
  • 230. Local Heroes
    Jun 5 2024

    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/

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    24 mins
  • 229. The Motivation Vacuum
    May 29 2024

    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/

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    21 mins
  • 228. The Daily EKG
    May 22 2024

    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

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    21 mins
  • 227. Values are Verbs
    May 15 2024

    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

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    24 mins
  • 226. The Two Simplest Indicators
    May 9 2024

    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/

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    17 mins
  • 225. Beware of the Lone Dissenter
    May 1 2024

    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

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    20 mins
  • 224. Unfair Advantages
    Apr 24 2024

    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

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    20 mins