Product Description

A commemorative edition of the landmark book from Patrick Lencioni When it was published ten years ago, The Five Temptations of a CEO was like no other business book that came before. Highly sought–after management consultant Patrick Lencioni deftly told the tale of a young CEO who, facing his first annual board review, knows he is failing, but doesn′t know why. Refreshingly original and utterly compelling, this razor–sharp novelette plus self–assessment (written to be read in one sitting) serves as a timeless and potent reminder that success as a leader can come down to practicing a few simple behaviors behaviors that are painfully difficult for each of us to master. Any executive can learn how to recognize the mistakes that leaders can make and how to avoid them. The lessons of The Five Temptations of a CEO, are as relevant today as ever, and this special anniversary edition celebrates ten years of inspiration and enlightenment with a brand new introduction and reflections from Lencioni on the new challenges in business and leadership that have occurred in the past ten years.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #105380 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-11
• Format: Special Edition
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

From the Inside Flap

The Five Temptations of a CEO

When it was published ten years ago, The Five Temptations of a CEO was like no other business book that came before. Highly sought–after management consultant Patrick Lencioni deftly told the tale of a young CEO who, facing his first annual board review, knows he is failing but doesn′t know why. Written to be read in one sitting, this refreshingly original and utterly compelling, razor–sharp novelette serves as a timeless and potent reminder that success as a leader can come down to practicing a few simple behaviors—behaviors that are painfully difficult for each of us to master. Any executive can learn how to recognize the mistakes that leaders make.

The lessons of The Five Temptations of a CEO are as relevant today as ever, and this special anniversary edition celebrates ten years of inspiration and enlightenment with a brand new introduction and reflections from Lencioni on the new challenges in business and leadership that have occurred in the past ten years.

From the Back Cover
The Commemorative Edition of a Landmark Book from Patrick Lencioni

"Patrick Lencioni′s combination of homey management truths and simpleprose has struck a chord with business leaders tired of jargon and complicated strategic models."
—The Wall Street Journal

"This book reflects so much of what I love about Patrick′s insights; thought provoking, challenging of the accepted, simple but not simplistic, and highly practical. It should be a primer for leaders at all levels—not just CEOs."
—Colleen C. Barrett, president Southwest Airlines Co.

"Lencioni′s remarkable ability to tell a compelling story is what sets this book apart from most other leadership books."
—Pat Esser, president, Cox Communications

"I talk about the Five Temptations in all my leadership programs and have used it to enhance my leadership and the leadership of others."
—David C. Novak, chairman, CEO, and president Yum! Brands

"The Five Temptations of a CEO is a thoughtprovoking story, a reason to examine your behavior in light of your current challenges. Read it, reflect on its message, make changes, and read it again in a few months."
—Edward T. Reilly, president and CEO, American Management Association

About the Author
Patrick M. Lencioni is founder and president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500s and high–tech start–ups to universities and nonprofits. He is the author of seven nationally recognized books, including the New York Times best–seller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

Customer Reviews

Better than the "How to" books
This book was sent directly to me from the Table Group. They had seen my other reviews and wanted my opinion on Lencioni's book.

As CEO of a company I can say that this book was better than most. Any CEO position comes with different responsibilites and this book isn't trying to give the reader a check list of items they should meet in order to be successful. Instead, this book gives the reader five different holes CEO often fall into. This is something that other books fail to address, it's also probably the main area most CEOs fail at.

The book was a little too easy and a little too short, but I enjoyed how the temptations were laid out and the fable story line worked for me. However, I would have liked to have seen more information on how to correct these temptations once a CEO knows that he/she has problems.

A little too short and little too easy, but better than most of the books out there. This is a book any CEO or any want-to-be CEO should read.

Every business director should have a copy
A fantastic book to inspire the best leader in you. A real eye-opener that makes you think about how you see others and how they see you. The fact that it is told as a fable makes it very accessible and easy to read with insights that you can put into practice overnight. A much welcome change from the usual business style books. Every leader should have a copy.

Excellent
It's not often you come across an inspirational management book which is also a very easy read. Highly recommended - simple-sounding advice which is very hard to implement.