The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive - (J-B Lencioni) by Patrick M Lencioni (Hardcover)

About the Book

Fresh off the success of his "The Five Temptations of a CEO", Lencioni tackles the primary issue that all business leaders must address: the key to success lies in organizational health. In this engaging and instructive story, he identifies four simple principles to guide organizations in the complex process of developing and maintaining organizational culture.

Book Synopsis

Ein wichtiger Schlüssel zum Unternehmenserfolg liegt in einer gesunden Unternehmensstruktur. Lencioni erläutert vier einfache Prinzipien, von denen sich ein Unternehmen bei Aufbau und Aufrechterhaltung einer gesunden Unternehmenskultur leiten lassen sollte. Diese spannende Erzählung handelt von Vince Green, CEO von Greenwich Consulting und Rich O' Connor, CEO von Telegraph Consulting. Die Geschichte ist aber nicht nur spannend, sondern auch lehrreich: Der Schlüssel zu O'Connors Erfolg liegt in seiner Fähigkeit, sich auf die 4 scheinbar einfachen, doch absolut wesentlichen Disziplinen zu konzentrieren. Es wird aber auch deutlich, welche Gefahren lauern und wieviel Umsicht es erfordert, die Unternehmenskultur dauerhaft gesund zu erhalten.

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR OBSESSIONS

"Another homerun by Lencioni! This will be the first book we give to the thousands of executives who take part in our program."
--Verne Harnish, founder, Young Entrepreneurs' Organization; CEO, Gazelles, Inc.

"This is a wonderful book--a compelling story with a significant message for executives. The lessons here are substantial, and the style of writing is succint, thorough, and very entertaining."
--David S. Pottruck, president & co-CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation; coauthor, Clicks and Mortar

"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

"Another great page-turner from Lencioni! As fun to read as it is insightful.:
--John J. Donahoe, worldwide managing director, Bain & Company, Inc.

"Pat's formula, while elegantly simple, has profound implications for leaders in all sectors. It's right on the mark."
--Paul Van Ness, president & CEO, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America

"This is a powerful model for any organization, large or small. Lencioni knows his stuff."
--Mark Hoffman, chairman & CEO, Commerce One

Review Quotes

"Another homerun by Lencioni! This will be the first book we give to the thousands of executives who take part in our program." (Verne Harnish, founder, Young Entrepreneurs' Organization; CEO, Gazelles, Inc.)
"This is a wonderful book--a compelling story with a significant message for executives. The lessons here are substantial, and the style of writing is succinct, thorough, and very entertaining." (David S. Pottruck, president & co-CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation)
"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)
"Another great page-turner from Lencioni! As fun to read as it is insightful." (John Donahoe, worldwide managing director, Bain & Company)
"Pat's formula, while elegantly simple, has profound implications for leaders in all sectors. It's right on the mark." (Paula VanNess, president & CEO, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America)
"The four disciplines are the foundation of my company and should be required reading for all start-up ventures." (Mark Weidick, president and CEO, Cymerc Exchange, Inc.)
"This is a powerful model for any organization, large or small. Lencioni knows his stuff." (Mark Hoffman, chairman & CEO, Commerce One)

About the Author

PATRICK M. 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 and their teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to high-tech startups to universities and nonprofits. Lencioni is the author 11 bestselling books, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team and The Advantage.

To learn more about Patrick, and the products and services offered by his firm, The Table Group, please visit www.tablegroup.com.