Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable

Patrick Lencioni

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A gripping tale that reveals what occupies the minds of the world’s best business leaders As CEO, most everything that Rich O'Connor did had something to do with at least one of the four disciplines on his famed "yellow sheet." Some of the firm's executives joked that he was obsessed with it. Interestingly, only a handful of people knew what was on that sheet, and so it remained something of a mystery. Which was okay with Rich, because no one really needed to understand it, other than him. He certainly never suspected that it would become the blueprint of an employee's plan to destroy the firm. 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 Rich O'Connor, fictional CEO of technology consulting company Telegraph Partners, faces a leadership challenge so great that it threatens to topple his company, his career and everything he holds true about what makes a leader truly exceptional. In the story's telling, Lencioni deftly helps his readers understand the disarming simplicity and power of creating a healthy organization and reveals four key disciplines that they can follow to achieve it. In The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive, Lencioni delivers an utterly gripping tale with a powerful and memorable message for all who strive to be remarkable leaders.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Organizational Clarity: Focus on establishing and communicating a clear and compelling organizational vision, ensuring everyone understands and aligns with it.

  2. Reinforcement of Core Values: Emphasize the importance of core values and ensure they are integrated into the company culture, guiding decision-making at all levels.

  3. Hiring and Team Building: Prioritize hiring individuals who not only possess the required skills but also align with the company's values and culture, building a cohesive team.

  4. Organizational Health: Focus on fostering a healthy organizational culture by encouraging open communication, trust, and teamwork among employees.

  5. Alignment and Accountability: Ensure alignment throughout the organization by setting clear goals, roles, and expectations, and holding individuals accountable for their performance.

  6. Leadership Development: Invest in developing leadership skills among employees at all levels, nurturing future leaders within the organization.

  7. Conflict Resolution: Encourage healthy conflict and constructive debate to drive innovation and better decision-making within teams.

  8. Continuous Improvement: Embrace a culture of continuous learning and improvement, encouraging experimentation and adaptation to changing circumstances.

  9. Employee Engagement: Prioritize employee engagement by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing achievements, and providing opportunities for growth.

  10. Focus on Results: Encourage a results-driven approach, ensuring that every action and decision aligns with achieving the organization's objectives.

Language English
ISBN-10 0787954039
ISBN-13 9780787954031
No of pages 184
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Book Publisher Jossey-Bass
Published Date 09 Jan 2006

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Author : Patrick Lencioni

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