Patrick Lencioni is president of The Table Group, a management consultancy. His previous bestselling books include Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Death by Meeting and Silos, Politics and Turf Wars. In 2008, CNN Money listed him as one of "ten new gurus you should know."
Patrick M. Lencioni: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team copyright 2002, John Wiley & Sons Inc. Used by permission of John Wiley & Sons Inc. and shall not be made available to any unauthorized third parties.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (2002) presents the notion that teams are inherently dysfunctional, so deliberate steps must be taken to facilitate great teamwork. A knowledgeable team leader can do a great deal to make his or her team effective, and the book outlines practical tools for achieving this.
Patrick M. Lencioni
Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business
4.5 (206 ratings)
These blinks outline the key principles for building a healthy organization where all the employees pull together in the same direction following the same objectives. This enables organizations to achieve their full potential, while unhealthy competitors waste resources in internal squabbles.
Patrick Lencioni
How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues. A Leadership Fable
4.4 (236 ratings)
The Ideal Team Player (2016) explores the role teamwork plays in today’s business environment and shows you how to build a team geared for success. These blinks explain what makes a good team player, how to find them and which strategies you’ll need to build a company around the concept of teamwork.
Patrick Lencioni
A Business Fable About Shedding The Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty
4.3 (76 ratings)
Getting Naked (2010) is about vulnerability and the incredible power it holds. These blinks explain how to build trust with clients and overcome the three most common fears that prevent you from showing your true vulnerability.
Patrick Lencioni
A Fable about Addressing the Three Root Causes of Job Misery
4.4 (199 ratings)
The Truth About Employee Engagement (2007) tells you how to turn any type of job from miserable to meaningful. Using three key tips, you’ll find joy and satisfaction in your work. The blinks offer guidance for employers on creating an environment in which employees can thrive, and advice for job seekers on how to find the job that will be the perfect fit for them.
Patrick M. Lencioni
A Better Way to Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, and Your Team
4.2 (304 ratings)
The 6 Types of Working Genius (2022) is an illuminating guide to matching the right talent with the right task in the workplace. It also shows how to elevate your relationships with your colleagues – and provides concrete ways to transform your organization into a place people want to work for.
Patrick M. Lencioni
Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities
4.4 (57 ratings)
The Motive (2020) dives into the importance of leaders having a strong and clear drive for their work. Centered around two fundamental motives, it guides leaders to recognize their genuine intentions and adopt responsibility-driven leadership for the good of their organizations.
In this insightful book, Patrick Lencioni explores the common pitfalls that CEOs often fall into, such as choosing harmony over productive conflict and prioritizing individual status over the success of the team. Through a compelling fable and practical advice, Lencioni offers valuable lessons on how to overcome these temptations and become a more effective leader. It's a must-read for anyone in a leadership role.
Patrick M. Lencioni
A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business
3.7 (20 ratings)
Death by Meeting (2004) is a part-fable, part-instruction guide to the pitfalls of dull and unproductive meetings. It highlights why meetings can be so damaging to team morale and proposes a fresh approach – relying on healthy conflict and a clear purpose – to keep leaders and participants engaged.
