The Five Temptations of a CEO: A Leadership Fable

"Patrick Lencioni's combination of homey management truths and simpleprose has struck a chord with business leaders tired of jargon and complicated strategic models."
--"The Wall Street Journal"

"This book reflects so much of what I love about Patrick's insights; thought provoking, challenging of the accepted, simple but not simplistic, and highly practical. It should be a primer for leaders at all levels--not just CEOs."
--Colleen C. Barrett, president Southwest Airlines Co.

"Lencioni's remarkable ability to tell a compelling story is what sets this book apart from most other leadership books."
--Pat Esser, president, Cox Communications

"I talk about the Five Temptations in all my leadership programs and have used it to enhance my leadership and the leadership of others."
--David C. Novak, chairman, CEO, and president Yum! Brands

"The Five Temptations of a CEO is a thoughtprovoking story, a reason to examine your behavior in light of your current challenges. Read it, reflect on its message, make changes, and read it again in a few months."
--Edward T. Reilly, president and CEO, American Management Association Less