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  • The Five Temptations of a CEO

  • A Leadership Fable
  • By: Patrick Lencioni
  • Narrated by: Patrick Lencioni
  • Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (133 ratings)

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The Five Temptations of a CEO

By: Patrick Lencioni
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Summary

In this stunning business fiction debut, Patrick Lencioni delivers a powerful wake-up call to all of us who dare to lead.

Young, ambitious, and overwhelmed, Andrew O'Brien personifies a part of every leader as he wanders in search of the elusive silver bullet that will propel him to success. He happens upon an unlikely guide who distills the seemingly infinite list of leadership perils into the five temptations of a CEO. In an intense and often combative exchange, the two debate fundamental issues faced by all leaders, issues involving personal integrity and effectiveness in the ongoing struggle for success. While some of these topics have been bandied about in the leadership literature for years, here they actually begin to make sense.

Refreshingly original and utterly compelling, Andrew's story will serve as a timeless and potent reminder that success as a leader can come down to practicing a few simple behaviors, behaviors that are painfully difficult for each of us to master.

©1998 Patrick Lencioni (P)1998 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. Audioworks is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division.
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Critic reviews

"Applicable to any rising manager." ( Booklist)
"Patrick Lencioni serves up an intriguing fable and an interesting approach to business writing." ( AudioFile)

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Easy listen

This audio was easy listening, easy to gauge concept that will give you insights. Not sure about the dream aspect but cansee what they were aiming for.

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Most enjoyable.

Most enjoyable. Easy listening with some good information from Patrick Lencioni. Thank you very much.

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Great Story and easy to follow

loved the story, was easy to
follow and manageable. Recommend it to any business owner with at least 2 members of staff

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Short and sweet

Amazing, as ever by this author. One to pass to other colleagues so they up their game or leave you to it.

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Easy to listen. Many great takeaways.

I believe the vast majority of CEO have the best intentions of the business at heart. This book helps clarify areas where you need to adjust.

what did I learn - Your colleagues are just like you, they are all human. They have strengths and weaknesses and honesty amungst you all for the benefit of the business will make you all more successful.

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The story!

Loved the story and how relatable it is. A must read for any senior leader.

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old fashioned leadership

Some of the things presented were quite old fashioned style of leadership. i would suggest coaching style leadership books over this one

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Cannot compare to The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

This book is much shorter and doesn’t have much to teach. It does have a few good reminders but it’s rather thin in content compared to his bestseller.

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Trash!

If this book was written for a 10 year old, fine. But if it was written for a an exec to avoid pitfalls in the initial days, it’s pathetic in its approach and content. The author oversimplifies the context and issues and provides no real world advise or direction. Defo 1 star. Waste of your money.

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