229. The Motivation Vacuum

Where do you actually do your best and most important work?Work does not always happen where, when, or how people expect it to happen. In episode 275 of At The Table, Pat Lencioni and Cody Thompson explore why thinking, brainstorming, reflecting, and solving problems should count ... Show More

Why might physical work become more valuable as AI advances?Physical, hands-on work may be entering a new era of relevance as artificial intelligence changes the future of desk-based careers. In episode 274 of At The Table, Pat and Cody explore how tangible work can provide econo ... Show More

Why can two people leave the same meeting with completely different understandings?A newcomer’s perspective reveals something experienced professionals often forget: work is far messier and less logical than it appears from the outside. In episode 273 of At The Table, Pat and Cod ... Show More

Welcome to another episode of the Natural Born Leader Podcast! In today’s episode, I share the value of cutting out distractions and focusing on needle-moving activities that truly make a difference. I’ll discuss the importance of balancing necessary team interactions with deep, ... Show More

If a project has moved past your Geniuses or hasn't reached them yet, how can you productively contribute?  This week, Pat and the team explain how each Genius can still be an asset to a team in every stage of the process of work.     Become a Working Genius Certified Facilitator ... Show More

<p>If productivity is down in your organization, it may be a sign that at least some employees are unmotivated and unhappy—and that other employees are feeding on that dissatisfaction, further eroding productivity and creating attrition. On this episode of <a href="https://www.mc ... Show More

Are you struggling to motivate your team? You’re not alone. Professor and author Richard Boyatzis says there’s a motivation crisis in workplaces. He places the responsibility for workers’ demotivation with immediate supervisors. He argues that they’re in the best position to shif ... Show More

In this episode of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Podcast, hosts Perry Holley and Chris Goede discuss the concept of 'The Great Detachment'—a phenomenon where employees feel increasingly disconnected from their work. They explore the causes of this detachment, including rapid o ... Show More

How can you keep your team motivated?  Should you design a compensation plan to motivate them?  Find out on this Sales Influence Podcast.   

<p>Leaders frequently talk about purpose and vision. Too often, these concepts get stuck at the top and do not cascade down throughout the organization. BCG’s David Ritter explains how organizations can unlock latent productivity and creativity by connecting purpose and vision to ... Show More

How does a leader get his team to care enough to put in the extra effort and go above and beyond what&#39;s required. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content 

This episode is all about motivation. We start by introducing our ideal state of 'motivation is a myth' and the idea that discipline is all we *should* need to get stuff done. But then having recognised this, we spend the rest of the episode discussing both high-level strategy an ... Show More