Are you unknowingly creating dysfunction inside your organization?

If you’ve ever felt like leadership is more complicated than it should be, this episode will challenge that belief. Suneera Madhani sits down with Patrick Lencioni to unpack why simplicity, clarity, and trust are the real drivers of scalable success. You’ll walk away rethinking how you lead, communicate, and build teams that actually perform.

Patrick Lencioni is a bestselling author, leadership expert, and founder of The Table Group, where he helps organizations build healthier teams and stronger cultures. He is best known for books like The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, which have become foundational in modern leadership.

What you’ll learn in this episode: 

(00:02) Why organizational health is the greatest competitive advantage in business.

(03:15) How lack of clarity creates confusion and slows down growth.

(07:40) What trust really means in leadership and how to build it.

(12:05) Why vulnerability is essential for high-performing teams.

(18:22) How to identify and fix dysfunction inside your organization.

(24:10) Why simplicity in leadership leads to better execution.

(31:45) How to align your team around clear values and priorities.

(38:30) What leaders must stop doing to scale effectively.

Thank you to Patrick Lencioni for being on our show! 

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