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The Five Temptations of a CEO (Abridged): A Leadership Fable Audiobook
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From the bestselling author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team...a leadership parable for all of us who dare to lead
Young, ambitious, and overwhelmed, Andrew O'Brien personifies a part of every leader as he wanders in search of the elusive silver bullet that will propel him to success. He happens upon an unlikely guide who distills the seemingly infinite list of leadership perils into the five temptations of a CEO. In an intense and often combative exchange, the two debate fundamental issues faced by all leaders -- issues involving personal integrity and effectiveness in the ongoing struggle for success.
While some of these topics have been bandied about in the leadership literature for years, in Patrick Lencioni's hands they actually begin to make sense. Refreshingly original and utterly compelling, Lencioni's fable will be enjoyed and remembered for years to come. It serves as a timeless and potent reminder that success as a leader can come down to practicing a few vital behaviors -- behaviors that are painfully difficult for each of us to master.
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"Patrick Lencioni, he is good. it is very good idea to use stories to attract reader. the book is good, but his "five dysfunctions of the team" is much better. the idea of adding conflicts and drama to meetings are important but not new. "
— Javid (4 out of 5 stars)
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“An easy-reading and thought-provoking kind of self-help novel.”
— Amazon.com, editorial review -
“Pat Lencioni delivers a provocative message: CEOs mainly have themselves to blame when things go wrong.”
— Dr. Jerry Porras, coauthor, Built To Last; professor, Stanford School of Business -
“A must read for all leaders, not just CEOs.”
— Boyd Clark, president and CEO, The Tom Peters Group -
“From valuing ego overachievement to an unwillingness to trust, each of the five faults is applicable to any rising manager, young or old.”
— Booklist
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Jewel, 2/22/2023
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" Quick read and a helpful way of re-organizing meetings so that aren't boring, inefficient, and dreaded. "
— Erik, 2/23/2011 -
" great quick read for real leadership dilemmas. good ideas concerning meetings in the workplace. "
— Kara, 1/23/2011 -
" Great concept that works if you try it for a while. I only give it 3 stars because you could honestly get this principle by just reading the final chapter unlike most of his other books, which you need to read the fable to truly understand it. "
— Jason, 1/12/2011 -
" Interesting perspective on purpose and functions that a meeting serves. Likewise interesting ideas on how to measure the success or effectiveness of a meeting. Glad I read it. Wish I had read it 10 years ago. "
— Daryl, 12/12/2010 -
" It was an incredibly easy read, but had some good insights. "
— Lizzy, 12/7/2010 -
" Great book for anyone participating in meetings. Other business books by Lencioni are great too. The messages are important and will stick with you. "
— Ingrid, 11/25/2010 -
" I'm not sure it's necessary to read the fable to get the author's point, but the point is well taken -- we spend too much time in unproductive meetings, and giving the proper context to meetings could make a big difference. "
— Nancy, 8/25/2010 -
" As with most books by this author, Death By Meeting seems too interesting to be a business title. The principles delineated herein tend to embrace all of life, not just what people do in the course of earning a living. I read it all in one sitting. "
— Tripleguess, 8/3/2010 -
" This a business novel, and it's riveting. It's all about how to conduct meetings to be exciting and inspire a company. I read this in one night. Super easy to read, and lots of fun. "
— Brian, 7/26/2010 -
" This was a great quick read. It has lots of easy take aways. "
— Craig, 6/22/2010
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.
About Patrick Lencioni
Boyd Gaines is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and an actor whose many film credits include Second Best, I’m Not Rappaport, Heartbreak Ridge, Fame, and Porky’s. He’s won two Tony Awards for performances in the The Heidi Chronicles and the musical She Loves Me. On television he has appeared in A Woman Called Jackie, A Son’s Promise, and in the popular series One Day at a Time.