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  • The Motive

  • Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities
  • By: Patrick M. Lencioni
  • Narrated by: Jim Frangione
  • Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (90 ratings)

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The Motive

By: Patrick M. Lencioni
Narrated by: Jim Frangione
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Shay was still angry but shrugged nonchalantly as if to say, it's not that big of a deal. 

"So, what am I wrong about?" 

"You're not going to want to hear this, but I have to tell you anyway." Liam paused before finishing. "You might be working hard, but you're not doing it for the company." 

"What the hell does that mean?" Shay wanted to know. Knowing that his adversary might punch him for what he was about to say, Liam responded. "You're doing it for yourself." 

New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni has written a dozen books that focus on how leaders can build teams and lead organizations. In The Motive, he shifts his attention toward helping them understand the importance of why they're leading in the first place. 

In what may be his edgiest pause-resister to date, Lencioni thrusts his listeners into a day-long conversation between rival CEOs. Shay Davis is the CEO of Golden Gate Alarm, who, after just a year in his role, is beginning to worry about his job and is desperate to figure out how to turn things around. With nowhere else to turn, Shay receives some hard-to-swallow advice from the most unlikely and unwanted source - Liam Alcott, CEO of a more successful security company and his most hated opponent. 

Lencioni uses unexpected plot twists and crisp dialogue to take us on a journey that culminates in a resolution that is as unexpected as it is enlightening. As he does in his other books, he then provides a straightforward summary of the lessons from the fable, combining a clear explanation of his theory with practical advice to help executives examine their true motivation for leading. In addition to provoking listeners to honestly assess themselves, Lencioni presents action steps for changing their approach in five key areas. In doing so, he helps leaders avoid the pitfalls that stifle their organizations and even hurt the people they are meant to serve.

©2020 Patrick M. Lencioni (P)2020 Recorded Books

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Simple, profound, challenging trutha

I found this book to be a simple, profound and challenging book that really gave me mlm some actionable insights.

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A book that anyone who wants to be a leader and not just a boss should absorb. It will help you to call yourself out on your own BS

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Amazing leadership lesson

Stunning book challenging the Norm of leadership. Great reminder and great for the new leader.

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Incredible book. So well presented

I loved the underlying message in this book. As an audio book it was so easy to listen to and take in and it makes so much sense. The application will be the hardest part and I accept that I have a lot of work to do.

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Spectacular

Fabulous book, very easy to listen to and absorb the messaging. Will definitely listen to his others as well.

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Great business book

Really enjoyed this. Very good points. Really highlights the need to be willing to do the hard work and uncomfortable things in business

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