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269. I Assumed You Remembered

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05/26/2026

I Assumed You Remembered

What important message have you stopped repeating because you assumed people already knew it? In episode 269 of At The Table, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson make the case that people need reminders more than they need brand-new information. They explain why leaders often undercommunicate the most important things: they are afraid of sounding repetitive, annoying, or insulting. Through examples from work, church, family, and everyday life, they challenge listeners to stop assuming people remember and start repeating what matters. Topics explored in this episode: (00:00) Why Reminders Matter Pat introduces the idea that people often fail to say important things because they assume others already know or remember them. Cody connects the topic to the broader need for reminders in work, leadership, strategy, church, and family life. (03:19) Returning To The Basics Pat explains that much of his work with leaders involves reminding them of simple truths they already knew but stopped applying. Cody points out that teams often chase new, sophisticated ideas rather than revisiting the foundational principles that provide clarity. (07:57) Leaders As Chief Reminding Officers Pat describes the CEO, parent, priest, and manager as “chief reminding officers” whose job is to transfer understanding, not entertain themselves. Cody shares how repeated stories and clarity questions help a team internalize values until they become part of decision-making. (12:09) Repetition At Home And Work Cody reflects on how repeated family traditions and repeated words of love create lasting memories and emotional certainty. Pat explains that appreciation, love, and organizational clarity should be repeated even when people seem to already know them. 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. Register for “Why Your Spouse Acts That Way” here: workinggenius.com/marriage Subscribe for more content from Patrick Lencioni @PatrickLencioniOfficial Stay Connected with Patrick Lencioni LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioniofficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patricklencioniofficial X: https://x.com/patricklencioni Stay Connected with Cody Thompson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-thompson-a5918850. At The Table with Patrick Lencioni Apple: https://apple.co/4hJKKSL Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4l1aop0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/At-The-Table- 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.

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05/26/2026

I Assumed You Remembered

What important message have you stopped repeating because you assumed people already knew it? In episode 269 of At The Table, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson make the case that people need reminders more than they need brand-new information. They explain why leaders often undercommunicate the most important things: they are afraid of sounding repetitive, annoying, or insulting. Through examples from work, church, family, and everyday life, they challenge listeners to stop assuming people remember and start repeating what matters. Topics explored in this episode: (00:00) Why Reminders Matter Pat introduces the idea that people often fail to say important things because they assume others already know or remember them. Cody connects the topic to the broader need for reminders in work, leadership, strategy, church, and family life. (03:19) Returning To The Basics Pat explains that much of his work with leaders involves reminding them of simple truths they already knew but stopped applying. Cody points out that teams often chase new, sophisticated ideas rather than revisiting the foundational principles that provide clarity. (07:57) Leaders As Chief Reminding Officers Pat describes the CEO, parent, priest, and manager as “chief reminding officers” whose job is to transfer understanding, not entertain themselves. Cody shares how repeated stories and clarity questions help a team internalize values until they become part of decision-making. (12:09) Repetition At Home And Work Cody reflects on how repeated family traditions and repeated words of love create lasting memories and emotional certainty. Pat explains that appreciation, love, and organizational clarity should be repeated even when people seem to already know them. 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. Register for “Why Your Spouse Acts That Way” here: workinggenius.com/marriage Subscribe for more content from Patrick Lencioni @PatrickLencioniOfficial Stay Connected with Patrick Lencioni LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioniofficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patricklencioniofficial X: https://x.com/patricklencioni Stay Connected with Cody Thompson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-thompson-a5918850. At The Table with Patrick Lencioni Apple: https://apple.co/4hJKKSL Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4l1aop0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/At-The-Table- 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.

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05/26/2026

I Assumed You Remembered

What important message have you stopped repeating because you assumed people already knew it? In episode 269 of At The Table, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson make the case that people need reminders more than they need brand-new information. They explain why leaders often undercommunicate the most important things: they are afraid of sounding repetitive, annoying, or insulting. Through examples from work, church, family, and everyday life, they challenge listeners to stop assuming people remember and start repeating what matters. Topics explored in this episode: (00:00) Why Reminders Matter Pat introduces the idea that people often fail to say important things because they assume others already know or remember them. Cody connects the topic to the broader need for reminders in work, leadership, strategy, church, and family life. (03:19) Returning To The Basics Pat explains that much of his work with leaders involves reminding them of simple truths they already knew but stopped applying. Cody points out that teams often chase new, sophisticated ideas rather than revisiting the foundational principles that provide clarity. (07:57) Leaders As Chief Reminding Officers Pat describes the CEO, parent, priest, and manager as “chief reminding officers” whose job is to transfer understanding, not entertain themselves. Cody shares how repeated stories and clarity questions help a team internalize values until they become part of decision-making. (12:09) Repetition At Home And Work Cody reflects on how repeated family traditions and repeated words of love create lasting memories and emotional certainty. Pat explains that appreciation, love, and organizational clarity should be repeated even when people seem to already know them. 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. Register for “Why Your Spouse Acts That Way” here: workinggenius.com/marriage Subscribe for more content from Patrick Lencioni @PatrickLencioniOfficial Stay Connected with Patrick Lencioni LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioniofficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patricklencioniofficial X: https://x.com/patricklencioni Stay Connected with Cody Thompson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-thompson-a5918850. At The Table with Patrick Lencioni Apple: https://apple.co/4hJKKSL Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4l1aop0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/At-The-Table- 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.

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05/26/2026

I Assumed You Remembered

What important message have you stopped repeating because you assumed people already knew it? In episode 269 of At The Table, Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson make the case that people need reminders more than they need brand-new information. They explain why leaders often undercommunicate the most important things: they are afraid of sounding repetitive, annoying, or insulting. Through examples from work, church, family, and everyday life, they challenge listeners to stop assuming people remember and start repeating what matters. Topics explored in this episode: (00:00) Why Reminders Matter Pat introduces the idea that people often fail to say important things because they assume others already know or remember them. Cody connects the topic to the broader need for reminders in work, leadership, strategy, church, and family life. (03:19) Returning To The Basics Pat explains that much of his work with leaders involves reminding them of simple truths they already knew but stopped applying. Cody points out that teams often chase new, sophisticated ideas rather than revisiting the foundational principles that provide clarity. (07:57) Leaders As Chief Reminding Officers Pat describes the CEO, parent, priest, and manager as “chief reminding officers” whose job is to transfer understanding, not entertain themselves. Cody shares how repeated stories and clarity questions help a team internalize values until they become part of decision-making. (12:09) Repetition At Home And Work Cody reflects on how repeated family traditions and repeated words of love create lasting memories and emotional certainty. Pat explains that appreciation, love, and organizational clarity should be repeated even when people seem to already know them. 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. Register for “Why Your Spouse Acts That Way” here: workinggenius.com/marriage Subscribe for more content from Patrick Lencioni @PatrickLencioniOfficial Stay Connected with Patrick Lencioni LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioniofficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patricklencioniofficial X: https://x.com/patricklencioni Stay Connected with Cody Thompson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-thompson-a5918850. At The Table with Patrick Lencioni Apple: https://apple.co/4hJKKSL Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4l1aop0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/At-The-Table- 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.

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05/12/2026

Death by Offsite

How can you design an offsite that your team actually values? Most offsites fail because they are either too loose to be productive or too rigid to be meaningful. In episode 268 of At The Table, Patrick Lencioni and Cody break down what made their most recent offsite the best in decades. They reveal why the right mix of structure, vulnerability, and flexibility can transform an offsite into a powerful catalyst for alignment and trust. Topics explored in this episode: (00:03) Why Offsites Get a Bad Reputation Offsites often fail because they mix too many meeting types into one session. Many teams dread them due to wasted time and lack of meaningful outcomes. (02:23) The Stakes of a Great Offsite Pulling people away from work and family raises the bar for value. A successful offsite must create alignment, trust, and forward momentum. (07:38) Designing with Flexibility, Not Perfection Leaders chose a few key topics but intentionally left space in the agenda. Real value comes from adapting to what’s happening in the room. (12:10) Creating Trust Through Real Conversations Simple exercises like sharing emotions can unlock deeper vulnerability. Organic discussions—not presentations—lead to better decisions and engagement. (25:10) Blending Work, Fun, and Meaning Social activities work best when lightly connected to the team and mission. The goal is for people to leave feeling known, aligned, and energized. 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. Subscribe for more content from Patrick Lencioni @PatrickLencioniOfficial Stay Connected with Patrick Lencioni LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioniofficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patricklencioniofficial X: https://x.com/patricklencioni At The Table with Patrick Lencioni Apple: https://apple.co/4hJKKSL Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4l1aop0 YouTube: https://bit.ly/At-The-Table- 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.

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