The Five Temptations of a CEO, Anniversary Edition: A Leadership Fable

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.

• The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable
• Silos, Politics and Turf Wars: A Leadership Fable About Destroying the Barriers That Turn Colleagues Into Competitors
• The Truth About Employee Engagement: A Fable About Addressing the Three Root Causes of Job Misery
• Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
• Getting Naked: A Business Fable About Shedding The Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty
• The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else In Business
• The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues
• Handling Difficult People: Easy Instructions for Managing the Difficult People in Your Life
• The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family: A Leadership Fable... About Restoring Sanity To The Most Important Organization In Your Life