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The Motive

Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities

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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.

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New look at how i manage, direct and manage my employees! Helping me grow my company ive read this book about 4 times now !

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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

Well worth my time

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As much this is a must read for any ceo but these lessons can be also translated to your own life. Short read too which is another bonus

Have more difficult conversations

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was loosing drive and faith and hope, beginning to doubt due to getting tired of repeating myself, CRO revelation completely revitalised me back to full steam.
why do you want to lead

chief reminding officer, why to your desire.

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I wish I had read this at 20. Read it now and it will save you time, effort and the organisations you will lead in the future.

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Sometimes I come across a book that elicits a hell yes!!! response in me - this is one of them. Patrick Lencioni is a thought leader who truly gets it. Thoroughly recommend.

Yes!!!!

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

Amazing leadership lesson

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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.

Incredible book. So well presented

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