--- title: Politics in the Workplace? With Patrick Lencioni, Founder and President of The Table Group description: "Patrick Lencioni returns to The LeadrPulse Podcast to tackle a provocative question: Is there a place for politics in the workplace?" image: https://blog.leadr.com/hubfs/LeadrPulse_LogoDesign_Rd2_ColorOptions-C1.png --- [![Leadr Logo](https://blog.leadr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leadr%20Logo.png?width=140&height=45&name=Leadr%20Logo.png "Leadr Logo")](https://www.leadr.com/) [![Leadr Logo](https://blog.leadr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leadr%20Logo.png?width=90&height=29&name=Leadr%20Logo.png "Leadr Logo")](https://www.leadr.com) - Resources - [LeadrPulse Podcast](https://insights.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast) - [Webinars & Events](http://www.leadr.com/webinars-events) - [Downloads](http://www.leadr.com/resources) - [Blog](https://blog.leadr.com) - [Order Management is Dead](http://www.leadr.com/book) - What We Offer - [Software](http://www.leadr.com/software) - [Manager Training](http://www.leadr.com/academy) - [Customer Stories](http://www.leadr.com/customer-stories) - [Release Notes](https://blog.leadr.com/release-notes) - Partnerships - [Leadr & Lencioni](http://www.leadr.com/table-group) - [Maxwell Leadership](http://www.leadr.com/maxwell) - [Become a Partner](http://www.leadr.com/affiliates) - [About Us](http://www.leadr.com/about-us) - [Our Story, Values & Culture](http://www.leadr.com/about-us) - [Leadr News Room](https://blog.leadr.com/news-room) - [Careers](http://www.leadr.com/careers) - [Contact Us](http://www.leadr.com/contact-us) More results [Request A Demo](http://www.leadr.com/request-demo) [Sign In](https://app.leadr.com/) [REQUEST A DEMO](http://www.leadr.com/request-demo) [![Request a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9096015/de3254a8-05b4-4bfd-9906-97203d8a919c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9096015/de3254a8-05b4-4bfd-9906-97203d8a919c) - Resources - [LeadrPulse Podcast](https://insights.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast) - [Webinars & Events](http://www.leadr.com/webinars-events) - [Downloads](http://www.leadr.com/resources) - [Blog](https://blog.leadr.com) - [Order Management is Dead](http://www.leadr.com/book) - What We Offer - [Software](http://www.leadr.com/software) - [Manager Training](http://www.leadr.com/academy) - [Customer Stories](http://www.leadr.com/customer-stories) - [Release Notes](https://blog.leadr.com/release-notes) - Partnerships - [Leadr & Lencioni](http://www.leadr.com/table-group) - [Maxwell Leadership](http://www.leadr.com/maxwell) - [Become a Partner](http://www.leadr.com/affiliates) - [About Us](http://www.leadr.com/about-us) - [Our Story, Values & Culture](http://www.leadr.com/about-us) - [Leadr News Room](https://blog.leadr.com/news-room) - [Careers](http://www.leadr.com/careers) - [Contact Us](http://www.leadr.com/contact-us) [![Request a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9096015/de3254a8-05b4-4bfd-9906-97203d8a919c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9096015/de3254a8-05b4-4bfd-9906-97203d8a919c)[![SIGN IN](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9096015/558f6c6e-53c1-4343-a844-6925dbb7f750.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9096015/558f6c6e-53c1-4343-a844-6925dbb7f750) LeadrPulse Podcast #### Share this [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://blog.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast/patrick-lencioni-2&text=Politics%20in%20the%20Workplace?%20With%20Patrick%20Lencioni,%20Founder%20and%20President%20of%20The%20Table%20Group) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast/patrick-lencioni-2&t=Politics%20in%20the%20Workplace?%20With%20Patrick%20Lencioni,%20Founder%20and%20President%20of%20The%20Table%20Group) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast/patrick-lencioni-2&t=Politics%20in%20the%20Workplace?%20With%20Patrick%20Lencioni,%20Founder%20and%20President%20of%20The%20Table%20Group) # Politics in the Workplace? With Patrick Lencioni, Founder and President of The Table Group by [**Holly Tate**](https://blog.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast/author/holly-tateleadr-com) on Jul 25, 2024 12:00:00 AM   Organizational Health pioneer Patrick Lencioni returns to The LeadrPulse Podcast to tackle a provocative question: Is there a place for politics in the workplace? In this episode, Pat delves into nuanced insights, exploring when and how to engage with politics within organizations, the true meaning of a diverse team, and a leader’s responsibility to create a culture of psychological safety.  Join cohosts Matt Tresidder, Leadr CEO, and Holly Tate, Leadr CMO, as they share personal anecdotes navigating political dynamics at work and emphasize the importance of shared team values as you strive to create a culture that embraces diversity. Don’t miss out on their compelling discussions—tune in to the episode now! 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