{"product_id":"the-four-obsessions-of-an-extraordinary-executive-isbn-9780787954031","title":"The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA gripping tale that reveals what occupies the minds of the world’s best business leaders\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs CEO, most everything that Rich O'Connor did had something to do with at least one of the four disciplines on his famed \"yellow sheet.\" Some of the firm's executives joked that he was obsessed with it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterestingly, only a handful of people knew what was on that sheet, and so it remained something of a mystery. Which was okay with Rich, because no one really needed to understand it, other than him. He certainly never suspected that it would become the blueprint of an employee's plan to destroy the firm.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this stunning follow-up to his best-selling book, \u003ci\u003eThe Five Temptations of a CEO,\u003c\/i\u003e Patrick Lencioni offers up another leadership fable that's every bit as compelling and illuminating as its predecessor.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis time, Lencioni's focus is on a leader's crucial role in building a healthy organization - an often overlooked but essential element of business life that is the linchpin of sustained success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaders are treated to a story of corporate intrigue as Rich O'Connor, fictional CEO of technology consulting company Telegraph Partners, faces a leadership challenge so great that it threatens to topple his company, his career and everything he holds true about what makes a leader truly exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the story's telling, Lencioni deftly helps his readers understand the disarming simplicity and power of creating a healthy organization and reveals four key disciplines that they can follow to achieve it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive\u003c\/i\u003e, Lencioni delivers an utterly gripping tale with a powerful and memorable message for all who strive to be remarkable leaders.\u003c\/p\u003eEin wichtiger Schlüssel zum Unternehmenserfolg liegt in einer gesunden Unternehmensstruktur. Lencioni erläutert vier einfache Prinzipien, von denen sich ein Unternehmen bei Aufbau und Aufrechterhaltung einer gesunden Unternehmenskultur leiten lassen sollte. Diese spannende Erzählung handelt von Vince Green, CEO von Greenwich Consulting und Rich O' Connor, CEO von Telegraph Consulting. Die Geschichte ist aber nicht nur spannend, sondern auch lehrreich: Der Schlüssel zu O'Connors Erfolg liegt in seiner Fähigkeit, sich auf die 4 scheinbar einfachen, doch absolut wesentlichen Disziplinen zu konzentrieren. Es wird aber auch deutlich, welche Gefahren lauern und wieviel Umsicht es erfordert, die Unternehmenskultur dauerhaft gesund zu erhalten. \u003cp\u003eThe Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE FABLE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE: GREEN’S PAIN 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rival 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReconnaissance 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO: THE HISTORY 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo CEOs 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesperate Epiphany 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Gatekeeper 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsleep at the Gate 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMisorientation 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHesitation 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfrontation 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Virus 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMending Fences 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOff-Sites 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeadowood 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Day of Reckoning 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e360° Feedback 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnraveling 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCold Water 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoment of Truth 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE: GREEN’S OPPORTUNITY 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReacquaintance 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContact 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscipline One 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscipline Two 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscipline Three 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscipline Four 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Realization 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR: THE RESOLUTION 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Decision 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite Flag 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfterword 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH:THE MODEL 137\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting the Disciplines into Practice:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Summary and Self-Assessment 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 183\u003c\/p\u003e \"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.)\u003cbr\u003e \"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 \u0026amp; co-CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation)\u003cbr\u003e \"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)\u003cbr\u003e \"Another great page-turner from Lencioni! As fun to read as it is insightful.\" (John Donahoe, worldwide managing director, Bain \u0026amp; Company)\u003cbr\u003e \"Pat's formula, while elegantly simple, has profound implications for leaders in all sectors. It's right on the mark.\" (Paula VanNess, president \u0026amp; CEO, Make-A-Wish Foundation of America)\u003cbr\u003e \"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.)\u003cbr\u003e \"This is a powerful model for any organization, large or small. Lencioni knows his stuff.\" (Mark Hoffman, chairman \u0026amp; CEO, Commerce One) \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATRICK M. LENCIONI\u003c\/b\u003e is founder and president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives and their teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to high-tech startups to universities and nonprofits. Lencioni is the author 11 bestselling books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo learn more about Patrick, and the products and services offered by his firm, The Table Group, please visit www.tablegroup.com.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eTHE FOUR OBSESSIONS of an EXTRAORDINARY EXECUTIVE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs CEO, most everything that Rich O'Connor did had something to do with at least one of the four disciplines on his famed \"yellow sheet.\" Some of the firm's executives joked that he was obsessed with it. Interestingly, only a handful of people actually knew what was on that sheet, and so it remained something of a mystery. Which was okay with Rich, because no one really needed to understand it, other than him. He certainly never suspected that it would become the blueprint of an employee's plan to destroy the firm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this stunning follow-up to his best-selling book, \u003ci\u003eThe Five Temptations of a CEO\u003c\/i\u003e, Patrick Lencioni offers up another leadership fable that's every bit as compelling and illuminating as its predecessor. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis time, Lencioni's focus is on a leader's crucial role in building a healthy organization—an often overlooked but essential element of business life that is the linchpin of sustained success.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders are treated to a story of corporate intrigue as Rich O'Connor, fictional CEO of technology consulting company Telegraph Partners, faces a leadership challenge so great that it that threatens to topple his company, his career and everything he holds true about what makes a leader. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the story's telling, Lencioni deftly helps his readers understand the disarming simplicity and power of creating a healthy organization, and reveals four key disciplines that they can follow to achieve it. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce again, Lencioni delivers an utterly gripping tale with a powerful and memorable message for all who strive to be extraordinary leaders. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR OBSESSIONS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Another homerun by Lencioni! This will be the first book we give to the thousands of executives who take part in our program.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Verne Harnish, founder, Young Entrepreneurs' Organization; CEO, Gazelles, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"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 succint, thorough, and very entertaining.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—David S. Pottruck, president \u0026amp; co-CEO, The Charles Schwab Corporation; coauthor, \u003ci\u003eClicks and\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Mortar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Since implementing these ideas within our company, I've seen morale and productivity increase dramatically. 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