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The Five Temptations of a CEO: A Leadership Fable

Absorbing, compelling, and utterly memorable, The Five Temptations of a CEO is like no other business book that's come before. Author Patrick Lencioni—noted screenplay writer and sought-after executive coach — deftly tells the tale of a young CEO who, facing his first annual board review, knows he is failing, but doesn't know why."This book provides extraordinary insight into the pitfalls that leaders face when they lose sight of the true measure of success: results. This model is required reading for my staff."—Eric Schmidt, chairman of the board and CEO, NovellAny executive can learn how to:recognize the mistakes that leaders can makeavoid errors before they occurand much more!Refreshingly original and utterly compelling, the story of this executive (written to be read in one sitting) will be enjoyed, remembered, and reread for years to come. It serves a timeless and potent r...

Audience
adult
Length
short · 114 pages

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