552: The Foundational Principle that Separates Good Leaders from Bad Ones with Pat Lencioni

Patrick Lencioni explores so many leaders fall short--and how to resolve it. You'll Learn: 1) The mentality that separates great leaders from the rest 2) Why you shouldn’t be afraid of micromanaging 3) How leaders can have more joyful difficult conversations About Patrick: Pat is the founder of The Table Group and the author of 11 books which have sold over 5 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages. The Wall Street Journal called him "one of the most in demand speakers in America." He has addressed millions of people at conferences and events around the world over the past 15 years. Pat has written for or been featured in numerous publications including Harvard Business Review , Inc. , Fortune , Fast Company , USA Today , The Wall Street Journal , and BusinessWeek . As CEO, Pat spends his time writing books and articles related to leadership and organizational health, speaking to audiences interested in those topics and consulting to CEOs and their teams. Prior to founding The Table Group, Pat worked at Bain & Company, Oracle Corporation and Sybase. Pat lives in the Bay Area with his wife and four boys. Patrick’s book: The Advantage Patrick’s book: The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities Patrick’s podcast: At The Table with Patrick Lencioni Patrick’s website: TableGroup.com Resources mentioned in the show: Personality: Alan Mulally Book: Brother Odd: An Odd Thomas Novel by Dean Koontz Previous episode: 302: Curing the Under-Management Epidemic with Bruce Tulgan Thank you Sponsors! Care.com/Awesome . Save 30% on a premium membership to find the perfect caregiver for your child, parents, and home. View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep552 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .