# 271. Time, Risk, and Innovation

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Podcast: [At The Table with Patrick Lencioni](https://stenobird.com/podcast/at-the-table-with-patrick-lencioni-759364)
Published: 2026-06-23T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.tablegroup.com/at-the-table/
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What would happen if your team was challenged to do something ridiculous on purpose? In episode 271 of At The Table, Pat, Cody, and Matthew share the story of a risky, creative experiment from The Table Group’s annual consulting conference in Franklin, Tennessee. After giving teams one hour and $400 to create something ridiculous, outlandish, and loosely connected to organizational health, they watched their consultants produce original songs, recognize an ideal team player, rent an eight-foot tree, and even paint The Table Group office. The conversation reveals how time constraints, trust, risk, and freedom can unlock creativity in ways that careful planning often cannot. Topics explored in this episode: (00:00) The Power Of Limited Time Pat introduces the idea that limiting time can actually increase innovation, creativity, and execution. Cody explains the purpose of The Table Group’s annual consulting conference and how the team wanted to create a short but meaningful offsite experience. (04:03) One Hour, $400, And A Ridiculous Challenge Pat and Cody describe the challenge: teams had one hour, $400, and a goal to create the most ridiculous, creative idea possible. They reflect on how quickly the consultants moved through the Working Genius process, from wonder and invention to discernment, galvanizing, enablement, and tenacity. (05:47) Recognizing An Ideal Team Player One team went to the hotel manager, taught the Ideal Team Player model, and asked her to identify someone on staff who embodied humble, hungry, and smart. The team honored the chosen employee with gifts, cake, and a standing ovation from the consultants. (08:03) Songs, Trees, And Creative Chaos Another team found a musician at a coffee shop and paid her to write and perform an original song about The T…

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