Introduction ix

The Fable 1

The Lesson 127

Introduction 129

Exploring the Two Leadership Motives 135

The Five Omissions of Reward-Centered Leaders 141

Imperfection and Vigilance 165

The Surprising Danger of Fun 167

The End of Servant Leadership 169

Acknowledgments 171

About the Author 173

About the Author

PATRICK LENCIONI is founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to helping leaders improve their organizations' health since 1997. His principles have been embraced by leaders around the world and adopted by organizations of virtually every kind, including multinational corporations, entrepreneurial ventures, professional sports teams, the military, nonprofits, schools, and churches. Lencioni is the author of eleven best-selling books, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, The Ideal Team Player, and The Advantage. He previously worked for Oracle, Sybase, and the management consulting firm Bain & Company.

To learn more about Patrick and The Table Group, please visit www.tablegroup.com.

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