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The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive
- A Leadership Fable
- Narrated by: Charles Stransky; introduction by Patrick Lencioni
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
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Summary
Interestingly, only a handful of people actually 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.
Listeners 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.
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.
Once again, Lencioni delivers an utterly gripping tale with a powerful and memorable message for all who strive to be extraordinary leaders.
The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive is also available in print from Wiley.
(P)2002 Random House Inc.
Critic reviews
"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)
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- Marsha
- 14-03-15
Very useful
A useful insight into the thought processes and strategy potentially required to succeed.
Very transferable across different industries and professions.
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- MarCar
- 17-09-23
Thoroughly enjoyable
I really enjoyed this book. Both the story as well as the clear 4-disciplines leadership lesson. Thinking about my experience working with some pretty poor ceo's I can clearly recognise their shortcomings through the lenses of the 4 disciplines.
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- Zoe
- 17-07-23
Excellent
Highly recommend for those that want to build a healthy organisation through some simple principals. Still relevant & a great listen for those that are in upper management but not a CEO.
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- Mohammed
- 26-04-21
Spot on again
Another book by this fantastic author. Totally fits in with my vision of how to make an effective team. Carries on from the previous criteria for new employees i.e. Hunger, humility and smart.
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