In this groundbreaking audiobook, business consultant Patrick Lencioni turns his sights on the most important organization in our lives–the family. Lencioni realized the discrepancy between the time and energy his clients put into running their organizations and the reactive way most people run their personal lives. Having experienced the stress of a frantic family firsthand, he and his wife began applying some of the tools he uses with Fortune 500 companies at home, and with surprising results. The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family is written as a fable, using realistic and humorous characters and plotlines. Listeners will be amazed how just a little bit of structure and a few minutes of follow-through each week can make the difference between drudgery and fulfillment at home.
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"Matt and I read this together and it has changed so much of how I now see things. It has put so many things into perspectives. It opens up with a husband sharing with his wife that if his clients ran their business' like they ran their family, they would be out of business. I have felt that way so often in our family. I have felt on so many occasions the disorganization and chaos that surrounds life, because we all know life just happens and we never know what lies ahead. I am so happy we found this book. I am not a self-help book lover! I actually loath reading them, but this one is different. He spins it so that it doesn't feel like a self-help book, but it really does HELP!! If you feel like your family can be frantic at times, READ this book!! We are now implementing these tools into our marriage and our family. It has already MADE a world of difference!!"
— Lora (5 out of 5 stars)
" Highly suggest this to families/couples who want to see their families function well and thrive! So good and a really easy read! "
— Sarah, 1/29/2014" Good stuff, but not nearly as gripping or inspirational as Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Most of this book is stuff that we were already doing, just not as intentionally as he recommends. It would be great to put this stuff into practice, but I suspect that my wife may not want to sit down ans systematize our family dynamics. Think I'll just take the big ideas and apply them as I am able. "
— Scott, 1/25/2014" Great book for providing perspective and prompting reflection. Two years after reading it, my family still uses the lessons and strategies. "
— Frank, 1/16/2014" This book caught me at the right time. It told me all of the things I knew but realized I was not applying most of what we needed in our family. This book armed me with practical advice to get come balance back in our worlds. "
— Davis, 1/15/2014" Good information & things to talk/think about conveyed in a most cheesy manner. "
— Jodi, 1/15/2014" I read just about everything that Lencioni writes. They are usually a story that illustrates the book title followed by some practical applications. This book is geared towards the family and discusses some things to get the family back under control. "
— Ron, 1/10/2014" This is a book I want to own. I would like to take the concepts and apply it to our family -- a great way to take a look at what is important in your life and family. "
— Tammy, 12/30/2013" I like all of Lencioni's work but this book hits "home" for me. A wonderful fable about how to manage the chaos in the family with context, clarity and purpose. "
— Karina, 12/29/2013" I just got this book out of the library, again. I like all of his books (how often do you read business books for fun?) but this one is most applicable to my life. He shares his insights as stories that are immediately applicable to my own family. Highly recommended. "
— Charlotte, 12/10/2013" Seems like a pretty straight forward system to prioritize your life! The question "Can I do it?" "
— Shauna, 11/30/2013" ...actually waiting for it to arrive! assigned my by biz coach. will say more! "
— Kelly, 11/5/2013" Quick read. Simple yet powerful ideas for setting priorities for families. Have already gone through the three questions with my wife and am looking forward to seeing what happens. "
— David, 10/29/2013" Typical use of a business goal(or family goal) told as a parable. The story is weak, but it does its job and i am interested in trying out it's recommended strategy for a little more calmness and focus in life. "
— Tom, 10/16/2013" Focusing on the next 60-90 days makes it easier to see the finished project/product. "
— Andy, 7/7/2013" Interesting story about applying business strategy to a family. "
— Joni, 5/17/2013" Typical Patrick Lencioni book with a good story but even better principles. Good book for the people who just want to slow down a little bit and realize that the most important part of life is family. "
— Andrew, 6/22/2012" This was a very quick read full of practical ideas. Needs time to put into practice, but could be helpful to any family or organization "
— Nancy, 12/9/2011" Loved, loved, loved it! Implementing strategy and business principles into your family life. Good sense practices that can be life-changing for your family! Identify where u r going and get your whole family on the same page. Running on the hamster wheel isn't going to get u to your goals. "
— Karileblanc, 8/10/2011" Lent to me. Some interesting and easy concepts to follow. Wasn't sure what to expect. Read in a day. "
— Ashley, 12/31/2010" Lencioni captures the frantic pace of young family life as effectively as he needs to in order to keep the reader interested in his solution. The book failed to compel me to embrace his ideas and execute. I might come back to it. "
— Djs76, 12/27/2010" I am glad I read this book. It gives some good ideas on how to try to organize your family and keep focused on important goals. Gave me some things to think about. "
— Stacey, 2/20/2010" As always, excellent book by Lencioni. His books are always simple, clear, easy to read, and immediately useful. "
— Laura, 12/27/2009" I took some valuable family insights from this book. "
— Christi, 11/10/2009" As usual: lucid, sane, and just a wee bit counterculture! Great reading. "
— Tripleguess, 1/8/2009Patrick 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.
Dan Woren is an American voice actor and Earphones Award–winning narrator. He has worked extensively in animation, video games, and feature films. He is best known for his many roles in anime productions such as Bleach and as the voice of Sub-Zero in the video game Mortal Kombat.