The Five Temptations of a CEO: A Leadership Fable Hardcover - 2008 - 1st Edition

First line

Andrew O'Brien hadn't been the last person to leave the offices of Trinity Systems for the past five years.

From the rear cover

THE COMMEMORATIVE EDITION OF A LANDMARK BOOK FROM PATRICK LENCIONI

"Patrick Lencioni's combination of homey management truths and simple prose 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