5 Temptations of a Manager: A Powerful Fable That Pinpoints the Essentials of Success - Softcover

Lencioni, Patrick M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0091819601 ISBN 13: 9780091819606

Publisher: Vermilion, 1999

Synopsis

Lencioni flags the pitfalls faced by managers when they lose sight of the true measure of success - results. His provocative message is that they mainly have themselves to blame when things go wrong. He also pinpoints five essential rules to be addressed for achieving success in management.

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Review

"A must read for all leaders, not just CEOs. Take it from someone whohas been tempted. Better than a personal coach." (Boyd Clark, president and CEO, The Tom Peters Group)

"Pat Lencioni delivers a provocative message: CEOs mainly havethemselves to blame when things go wrong. If you′re a CEO (or any manager for that matter), do you have the courage to face the blame? Doing so could change your future–for the better." (Dr. Jerry Porras, co–author, Built To Last; professor, Stanford School of Business)

"A truly enjoyable story. I found myself immediately trying to decidewhether I had fallen victim to the temptations. I think most executiveswill be able to recognize parts of themselves in this well–written,enlightened book!" (Ellyn McColgan, president, Fidelity Investments Tax Exempt Services Co.)

"This book provides extraordinary insight into the pitfalls that leadersface when they lose sight of the true measure of success–results. Thismodel is required reading for my staff." (Dr. Eric Schmidt, chairman and CEO, Novell Corporation)

From the Back Cover

THE COMMEMORATIVE EDITION OF A LANDMARK BOOK FROM PATRICK LENCIONI

"Patrick Lencioni′s combination of homey management truths and simple prose has struck a chord with business leaders tired of jargon and complicated strategic models."
The Wall Street Journal

"This book reflects so much of what I love about Patrick′s insights; thought provoking, challenging of the accepted, simple but not simplistic, and highly practical. It should be a primer for leaders at all levels not just CEOs."
Colleen C. Barrett, president Southwest Airlines Co.

"Lencioni′s remarkable ability to tell a compelling story is what sets this book apart from most other leadership books."
Pat Esser, president, Cox Communications

"I talk about the Five Temptations in all my leadership programs and have used it to enhance my leadership and the leadership of others."
David C. Novak, chairman, CEO, and president Yum! Brands

"The Five Temptations of a CEO is a thoughtprovoking story, a reason to examine your behavior in light of your current challenges. Read it, reflect on its message, make changes, and read it again in a few months."
Edward T. Reilly, president and CEO, American Management Association

Edition details

• Publisher: Vermilion
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0091819601
• ISBN 13: 9780091819606
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 142