The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business Audiobook, by Patrick Lencioni Play Audiobook Sample

The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business Audiobook

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Read By: Patrick Lencioni Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781455829262

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24

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20:23 minutes

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03:46 minutes

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13:31 minutes

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There is a competitive advantage out there, arguably more powerful than any other. Is it superior strategy? Faster innovation? Smarter employees? No, New York Times best-selling author, Patrick Lencioni, argues that the seminal difference between successful companies and mediocre ones has little to do with what they know and how smart they are and more to do with how healthy they are. In this book, Lencioni brings together his vast experience and many of the themes cultivated in his other best-selling books and delivers a first: a cohesive and comprehensive exploration of the unique advantage organizational health provides.

Simply put, an organization is healthy when it is whole, consistent and complete, when its management, operations and culture are unified. Healthy organizations outperform their counterparts, are free of politics and confusion and provide an environment where star performers never want to leave. Lencioni’s first non-fiction book provides leaders with a groundbreaking, approachable model for achieving organizational health—complete with stories, tips and anecdotes from his experiences consulting to some of the nation’s leading organizations. In this age of informational ubiquity and nano-second change, it is no longer enough to build a competitive advantage based on intelligence alone. The Advantage provides a foundational construct for conducting business in a new way—one that maximizes human potential and aligns the organization around a common set of principles.

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"I have enjoyed all of this author's books so far and this one was no different. Unlike his other books, this one is not told as a fable. It wraps the lessons of the other fables into concrete guidance in an easy to digest format. Recommend this one"

— Robert (4 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Many books have been written about culture and how to maintain a happy and productive workforce. This book goes though the whole process in a clear and concise way. Run your company like Lencioni recommends and the pieces will fall in place "

    — Ray, 2/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read it with my Board. Sharing it with some of my staff now "

    — Mark, 2/16/2014
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    " A non-"parable" rendering of the material found in his leadership parables such as "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team." But it's organized in a fresh new way with checklists and other features that make it easily-applicable for leaders in their own contexts. Well worth reading, even if you're familiar (as I am) with Lencioni's prior writings. "

    — Jeff, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book can help any leader develop. Teams should all read it together for maximum results. Some concepts are so simple, but it helps to hear it from the expert! "

    — Joyce, 2/4/2014
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    " Practical and to the point. Read this first. Then fill in with other books where you want more information. For me, its in the area of aligning human systems to organizational purpose and goals "

    — Menthink, 2/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked this book. Super easy read and some great organizational tips for strategic planning and growth. "

    — Sarah, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great book. Pulls all of Lencioni's ideas about organizational health together in one place. "

    — Ircel, 1/24/2014
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    " Excellent balanced presentation of the key elements needed in a healthy organization, for leaders and managers. Not a "story" format like the other Lencioni books on leadership, but more in the "how to" style of the business genre. "

    — Dave, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A concise and applicable aggregation of Lencioni's previous works. "

    — Joshua, 12/7/2013
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    " This book is very applicable to anyone looking to improvement organizational culture, values and follow through. "

    — Ron, 11/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Nothing new here if you have read previous books by Patrick Lencioni. It is pretty much a summary of prior reads. "

    — DeAnna, 11/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of Lancioni's best. Practical and helpful. If you want your organization to succeed, read this book and discover why organizational health really does trump everything. "

    — James, 7/22/2013
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    " Good stuff with action steps to implement. "

    — Connie, 7/7/2013
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    " The best business book that I've read this year "

    — Atholl, 5/25/2013
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    " A must read for leaders. I know a few that desperately need to do so! "

    — John, 4/1/2013
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    " Every leader that has influence over people in teams, business, etc. should read this book. Amazing. "

    — Joseph, 2/23/2013
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    " This is the culmination of Lencioni's work in building strong teams/organizations. Should be a must read for anyone wanting to succeed in leadership. "

    — Robert, 2/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love that he organized this book as a "how to" build a healthy organization. It's a must read for leaders! "

    — John, 1/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best leadership books I've ever read! "

    — Renee, 10/29/2012
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    " This book is OUTSTANDING. I have read most of Lencioni's books and by far this is the most clear and concise of all. I hate to mark it "read" because I know I will be referring back to it on a regular basis. "

    — Lisa, 10/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " All true, all relatively simple, all easier said than done. "

    — Jessica, 5/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The Advantage does not follow the parable style that Lencioni uses in all of his other books. It is still well written with very good business ideas and well worth the read "

    — Bill, 5/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great Book! A business must read if you want to get your leadership team all heading in the same direction. Introduced this book at my company and it is taking off. "

    — David, 4/17/2012

About Patrick Lencioni

Patrick Lencioni is founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to helping leaders improve their organizations’ health since 1997. His principles have been embraced by leaders around the world and adopted by organizations of virtually every kind including multinational corporations, entrepreneurial ventures, professional sports teams, the military, nonprofits, schools, and churches. Lencioni is the author of ten business books with over six million copies sold worldwide. His work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Bloomberg Businessweek, and USA Today, among other publications.