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Book SynopsisThis work tackles the primary issue that CEOs and all organizational leaders must address: the key to organizational success lies in organizational health. The author identifies four simple principles to guide organizations in the process of developing and maintaining healthy organization.
Trade Review"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)
Table of ContentsThe Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive ix
Introduction xi
THE FABLE
PART ONE: GREEN’S PAIN 1
The Rival 3
Reconnaissance 5
PART TWO: THE HISTORY 9
Two CEOs 11
Desperate Epiphany 14
Practice 17
The Gatekeeper 20
Asleep at the Gate 22
Misorientation 28
Hesitation 31
Confrontation 34
The Virus 38
Mending Fences 40
Off-Sites 43
Meadowood 46
The Day of Reckoning 56
360° Feedback 63
Unraveling 71
Cold Water 74
Moment of Truth 76
PART THREE: GREEN’S OPPORTUNITY 83
Reacquaintance 85
Contact 88
Discipline One 93
Discipline Two 100
Discipline Three 107
Discipline Four 113
The Realization 127
PART FOUR: THE RESOLUTION 129
The Decision 131
White Flag 133
Afterword 135
ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH:THE MODEL 137
Putting the Disciplines into Practice:
A Summary and Self-Assessment 139
Acknowledgments 181
About the Author 183
