In this first episode, Pat and Cody discuss why the smartest companies don’t always win. He presents organizational health as the greatest competitive advantage in business and takes us back to his first job to discuss where it all started.
Click here to view full sheet for Episode 1 – Being Smart is Overrated
Discussion on Intelligence vs. Health (00:00:31)
Cody and Patrick discuss the topic: why being smart is overrated in organizations.
Defining Smart vs. Healthy Organizations (00:01:26)
Patrick contrasts smart organizations with healthy ones, emphasizing the importance of organizational health.
Challenges in Achieving Organizational Health (00:02:17)
Leaders often desire healthier organizations but find the process messy and uncomfortable.
Origin Story of The Table Group (00:02:25)
Patrick shares his journey from a management consulting firm to founding The Table Group.
The Significance of the Table (00:04:12)
Patrick explains why the concept of “the table” symbolizes collaboration and productivity.
Health as a Multiplier of Intelligence (00:15:08)
Patrick concludes that a healthy culture enhances the effective use of intelligence within organizations.
Healthy Organization Practices (00:15:19)
Discussion on the four key practices for maintaining a healthy organization.
The Three Biases (00:18:05)
Discussion on the three biases that may influence leaders to dismiss organizational health solutions.
Cultural Impact in Sports (00:23:07)
Exploring how a strong culture contributes to the success of sports teams.
Critical Questions for Leaders (00:33:14)
Importance of alignment on fundamental organizational questions among team members.
Advice for Non-Leaders (00:36:01)
Encouragement for employees to approach leaders with constructive feedback.
Email: [email protected]
