S2E63 How a Team Works, or Doesn't - an Interview with Pat Lencioni Part 1
The Brian Buffini Show
Brian Buffini
4.8 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 9 August 2022
⏱️ 31 minutes
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Summary
Even the best teams can struggle sometimes. In this episode, author and speaker Pat Lencioni outlines some of the dysfunctions that can hinder a team and teaches how to overcome these to build an effective and cohesive unit.
YOU WILL LEARN:
· Why trust is so important.
· Why conflict is necessary.
· How to ensure commitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
https://www.tablegroup.com/pat/
“The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” by Pat Lencioni
“Death by Meeting,” by Pat Lencioni
NOTEWORTHY QUOTES FROM THIS EPISODE:
“What we assume is what’s important.” – Pat Lencioni
“We need one another. God didn't design any of us to have everything we need.” – Pat Lencioni
“When you have a diversity of skill sets and gifts on a team, and you appreciate those, it changes everything.” – Pat Lencioni
“Conflict, when there is trust, is nothing but the pursuit of truth. It's the pursuit of the best answer.” – Pat Lencioni
“Commitment requires conflict. If you're trying to make a decision as a team, the people on the team are not going to buy in if they didn't weigh in.” – Pat Lencioni
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| 0:46.0 | Well, the top of the morning to you and welcome to It's a Good Life. |
| 0:49.0 | Many times when I have an interview I say today we have a very special guest. |
| 0:53.0 | Well, today I'm going to change that a little bit and I'm going to say today we have a very special man. |
| 0:58.0 | Pat Lanzioni is a special guy. |
| 1:01.0 | He's a brilliant author. |
| 1:03.0 | Many times over, New York Times best-selling author. |
| 1:06.0 | Whether it be the five dysfunctions of a team or death by meeting my personal favorites. |
| 1:11.0 | Because I've lived this. |
| 1:12.0 | But Pat is a special man and he's become a friend. |
| 1:15.0 | We are in the Mutual Admiration Club. |
| 1:18.0 | He's a man of faith. |
| 1:20.0 | He's a man with a spectacular family. He's got great insights. |
| 1:23.0 | He's got great wisdom, an excellent communicator. |
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