<description>&lt;p&gt;Are you creating a workplace environment that feels like a cage or a park?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In episode 261 of At The Table, Patrick and Cody unpack a powerful metaphor—“cocaine water”—to explain the dangers of isolation at work. Drawing from a well-known behavioral experiment that involves cages and parks, they connect addiction, loneliness, and disengagement to modern workplace culture. The conversation makes a compelling case that real connection at work fuels not only productivity but also dignity, healing, and human flourishing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Topics explored in this episode: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(00:00) Embracing Humility and Vulnerability&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Importance of admitting lack of understanding&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Challenges in societal pressures&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(07:32) The Power of Simplicity&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Importance of clear and understandable explanations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* The impact of simplicity in business settings&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(14:45) Personal Accountability and Mentorship&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through personal accountability&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Role of organizational mentors in reinforcing basic principles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Parallels between personal and organizational growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(21:19) Success Through Simplicity and Discipline&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Requirements for organizational success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;* Test of true understanding and leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At The Table is a podcast that lives at the connection between work life, leadership, organizational health, and culture. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4hJKKSL), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6NWAZzkzl4ljxX7S2xkHvu), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-YouTube). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Pat Lencioni on https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth, http://www.youtube.com/@PatrickLencioniOfficial, and https://x.com/patricklencioni. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Be sure to check out our other podcast, The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4iNz6Yn), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3raC053GF5mtkq6Y1klpRU), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTube). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

Patrick Lencioni

261. Think Like A Six-Year-Old

FEB 3, 202623 MIN
At The Table with Patrick Lencioni

261. Think Like A Six-Year-Old

FEB 3, 202623 MIN

Description

Are you creating a workplace environment that feels like a cage or a park?In episode 261 of At The Table, Patrick and Cody unpack a powerful metaphor—“cocaine water”—to explain the dangers of isolation at work. Drawing from a well-known behavioral experiment that involves cages and parks, they connect addiction, loneliness, and disengagement to modern workplace culture. The conversation makes a compelling case that real connection at work fuels not only productivity but also dignity, healing, and human flourishing.Topics explored in this episode: (00:00) Embracing Humility and Vulnerability* Importance of admitting lack of understanding* Challenges in societal pressures(07:32) The Power of Simplicity* Importance of clear and understandable explanations* The impact of simplicity in business settings(14:45) Personal Accountability and Mentorship* Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through personal accountability* Role of organizational mentors in reinforcing basic principles* Parallels between personal and organizational growth(21:19) Success Through Simplicity and Discipline* Requirements for organizational success* Test of true understanding and leadershipThis episode of At The Table with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: https://www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. At The Table is a podcast that lives at the connection between work life, leadership, organizational health, and culture. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4hJKKSL), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/6NWAZzkzl4ljxX7S2xkHvu), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/At-The-Table-YouTube). Follow Pat Lencioni on https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth, http://www.youtube.com/@PatrickLencioniOfficial, and https://x.com/patricklencioni. Be sure to check out our other podcast, The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://apple.co/4iNz6Yn), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3raC053GF5mtkq6Y1klpRU), and YouTube (https://bit.ly/Working-Genius-YouTube). Let us know your feedback via [email protected]. This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co.