Patrick Lencioni
Patrick Lencioni is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and widely recognized pioneer of the organizational health movement. He is the Founder and President of The Table Group, a leadership and management consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations build healthy teams, strengthen company culture, and achieve long-term strategic clarity. Through his work, Lencioni advises CEOs, executive teams, and leadership groups across a broad range of industries, including Fortune 500 companies, professional sports organizations, and nonprofit institutions. Lencioni is the author of 14 influential leadership books that have sold more than 8 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 30 languages. His most iconic work, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, remains a cornerstone of leadership and team development literature and continues to appear on national bestseller lists more than two decades after its initial publication. Before founding The Table Group, Lencioni built his business and leadership expertise as a corporate executive at Bain & Company, Oracle, and Sybase.
Patrick Lencioni Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Founder and President
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Management Consultant
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Management Consultant
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Patrick Lencioni is a bestselling author, organizational health expert, and leadership consultant widely recognized for his groundbreaking work on team dynamics, corporate culture, and executive leadership.
His practical leadership frameworks and models have achieved global adoption, serving a diverse range of organizations including Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, the military, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations.
Lencioni is especially known for blending clear, actionable management advice with engaging storytelling, making complex organizational challenges accessible to leaders at every level.
MEDIA PRESENCE & PUBLICATIONS
Patrick Lencioni is the host of the popular leadership podcasts At the Table with Patrick Lencioni and The Working Genius, where he explores organizational health, leadership effectiveness, and team performance.
Over the course of his career, he has authored more than a dozen influential leadership books, including The Advantage, Death by Meeting, Silos, Politics and Turf Wars, and The Ideal Team Player, many of which have appeared on national bestseller lists.
He rose to international prominence with The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a seminal work that has sold millions of copies worldwide and is regarded as a foundational text in leadership and organizational development.
In addition to his writing, Lencioni is a highly sought-after keynote speaker and trusted advisor to CEOs, executive teams, and boards across a wide range of industries.
His insights have been featured in leading publications such as Harvard Business Review, Inc., Fortune, Fast Company, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and BusinessWeek.