The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable

ISBN-13: 9780787954031 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 208 str.

California) Lencioni Patrick M. (Emeryville

Opis

In this stunning follow-up to his best-selling book, The Five Temptations of a CEO, Patrick Lencioni offers up another leadership fable that's every bit as compelling and illuminating as its predecessor. This time, Lencioni's focus is on a leader's crucial role in building a healthy organization--an often overlooked but essential element of business life that is the linchpin of sustained success. Readers are treated to a story of corporate intrigue as the frustrated head of one consulting firm faces a leadership challenge so great that it threatens to topple his company, his career, and everything he holds true about leadership itself. In the story's telling, Lencioni helps his readers understand the disarming simplicity and power of creating organizational health, and reveals four key disciplines that they can follow to achieve it.

Recenzje

"Another homerun by Lencioni! This will be the first book we give to the thousands of executives who take part in our program." (Verne Harnish, founder, Young Entrepreneurs′ Organization; CEO, Gazelles, Inc.)

"This is a wonderful book––a compelling story with a significant message for executives. The lessons here are substantial, and the style of writing is succinct, thorough, and very entertaining." (David S. Pottruck, president & co–CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation)

"Since implementing these ideas within our company, I′ve seen morale and productivity increase dramatically. Lencioni encourages us as managers to deal with human issues that are not quickly quantifiable in a spreadsheet or a quarterly report." (Glenn Kiser, vice president and general manager, Skywalker Sound, Lucas Digital LTD.LLC)

"Another great page–turner from Lencioni! As fun to read as it is insightful." (John Donahoe, worldwide managing director, Bain & Company)

"Pat′s formula, while elegantly simple, has profound implications for leaders in all sectors. It′s right on the mark." (Paula VanNess, president & CEO, Make–A–Wish Foundation of America)

"The four disciplines are the foundation of my company and should be required reading for all start–up ventures." (Mark Weidick, president and CEO, Cymerc Exchange, Inc.)

"This is a powerful model for any organization, large or small. Lencioni knows his stuff." (Mark Hoffman, chairman & CEO, Commerce One)

Spis treści

Green′s Pain.

The History.

Green′s Opportunity.

The Resolution.

Organizational Health: The Model.

Putting the Disciplines Into Practice: A Summary and Self–Assessment.

O autorze

PATRICK LENCIONI is founder and president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500s and high–tech start–ups to universities and nonprofits. He is the author of seven nationally recognized books, including the New York Times best–seller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. You can reach him at The Table Group′s web site, www.tablegroup.com

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PRAISE FOR OBSESSIONS

" Another homerun by Lencioni! This will be the first book we give to the thousands of executives who take part in our program."

Verne Harnish, founder, Young Entrepreneurs′ Organization;

CEO, Gazelles, Inc.

" This is a wonderful book a compelling story with a significant message for executives. The lessons here are substantial, and the style of writing is succinct, thorough, and very entertaining."

David S. Pottruck, president & co–CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation;

coauthor, Clicks and Mortar

" Since implementing these ideas within our company, I′ve seen morale and productivity increase dramatically. Lencioni encourages us as managers to

deal with human issues that are not quickly quantifiable in a spreadsheet or a quarterly report."

Glenn Kiser, vice president and general manager, Skywalker Sound,

Lucas Digital LTD.LLC

" Another great page–turner from Lencioni! As fun to read as it is insightful."

John J. Donahoe, worldwide managing director, Bain & Company, Inc.

" Pat′s formula, while elegantly simple, has profound implications for leaders in all sectors. It′s right on the mark."

Paula Van Ness, president & CEO, Make–A–Wish Foundation of America

" This is a powerful model for any organization, large or small. Lencioni

knows his stuff."

Mark Hoffman, chairman & CEO, Commerce One