The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

· Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Charles Stransky
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After her first two weeks observing the problems at DecisionTech, Kathryn Petersen, its new CEO, had more than a few moments when she wondered is she should have taken the job. But Kathryn knew there was little chance she would have turned it down. After all, retirement had made her antsy, and nothing excited her more than a challenge. What she could not have known when she accepted the job, however, was just how dysfunctional her team was, and how team members would challenge her in ways that no one ever had before.

In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni once again offers a leadership fable that is as enthralling and instructive as his first two bestselling books, The Five Temptations of a CEO and The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive. This time, he turns his keen intellect and storytelling power to the fascinating, complex world of teams.

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4.8
114 reviews
Colton Dyck
December 5, 2018
The audio seems a little outdated, but rhe story and principles that are presented are great! Even though the characters and story is kind of general, i found myself engrossed in the plot as the author brought out valuable principles for leading and building a team! I definitely recommend this book!
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Lewis Johnson
February 13, 2024
I liked the idea of being open and honest, and knowing disagreement within the team is a good thing.
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Adam Woodard
April 26, 2023
It's awesome for all types of leadership
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About the author

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 six nationally recognized books, including the New York Times bestseller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Visit his website www.tablegroup.com.

Charles Stransky is a veteran character actor of stage, television, and film whose credits include the original production of Glengarry Glen Ross and roles in films The Spanish Prisoner, Homicide, and Things Change—all of which were written by David Mamet. Stransky is also an accomplished narrator who read numerous audiobooks, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni, The Second Coming of Steve Jobs by Alan Deutshcman, and A Ranger Born by Robert W. Black.

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