The Five Temptations of a CEO: A Leadership Fable

Patrick Lencioni’s "The Five Temptations of a CEO" is a brilliant, concise book that hits the mark when it comes to exploring the challenges of leadership. As a General Manager myself, I found this book not only insightful but incredibly practical in helping to identify the traps leaders can fall into.Lencioni’s ability to distill complex leadership pitfalls into five simple temptations makes the book both relatable and actionable. Each temptation resonates deeply, particularly the danger of prioritizing popularity over accountability. This was eye-opening for me, as it’s easy to think that keeping everyone happy leads to success, but in reality, it compromises results and weakens the entire team.The narrative style, where Lencioni tells the story through a fictional CEO’s journey, makes the content engaging and easy to absorb. Rather than being bogged down by theoretical jargon, the lessons are clear and straightforward, which is refreshing.One of the strongest points of the book is its emphasis on vulnerability. Lencioni encourages leaders to embrace discomfort, admit their mistakes, and focus on collective results rather than personal success. It’s a humbling reminder that leadership is about serving the team and company, not feeding personal egos.I give this book 5 stars because it’s a rare blend of storytelling, actionable wisdom, and genuine leadership guidance. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a new manager, "The Five Temptations of a CEO" will challenge your approach to leadership in the best way possible. I highly recommend!

Eminently readable. Entertainingly insightful. Have recommended it to colleagues. Definitely worth a read for middle and upper management, whether you hope to climb further or just to sit in judgement of those who aspire further. More importantly, the lessons here have value even if you aren't a CEO.

Arrived in good time and great read. I enjoyed the book, so much to learn.

All of the Lencioni books tie so well together. They are all helpful examples of what a healthy company could look like, and the roles we play in getting our companies there.

Happy! Very good product!