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The Five Temptations of a CEO

A Leadership Fable

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The Five Temptations of a CEO

By: Patrick Lencioni
Narrated by: Patrick Lencioni
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 In this stunning business fiction debut, Patrick Lencioni delivers a powerful wake-up call to 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, here they actually begin to make sense.

Refreshingly original and utterly compelling, Andrew's story will serve 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.

©1998 Patrick Lencioni (P)1998 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. Audioworks is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division. Business Development & Entrepreneurship Career Success Entrepreneurship Leadership Management Management & Leadership Time Management & Productivity Business Success Career Inspiring

Critic Reviews

"Applicable to any rising manager." (Booklist)
"Patrick Lencioni serves up an intriguing fable and an interesting approach to business writing." (AudioFile)
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Awesome insights!
Very useful practically tips for every day Management and timely reminders.
Thank you for sharing

Great story telling

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great fable. very sound advice.
a useful tool for aspirational and existing leaders. thank you

lemcioni does it again

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Find out the things that most commonly cause CEOs and/or Board of Directors to fail, and what you can do about it.

Must read for all current and aspiring CEOs

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In less than 2 hours, Lencioni arguably gives better content than all the other business books I've read, because this strikes the deepest root of all- personal challenges.

Don't overlook this one.

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