48 pages 1 hour read

Patrick M. Lencioni

The Ideal Team Player

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In The Ideal Team Player by Patrick M. Lencioni, Jeff Shanley transitions from a corporate consultant to the CEO of Valley Builders, where he implements a hiring model focused on humility, hunger, and people smarts to improve teamwork and company culture. Through a blend of fictional narrative and instructional guidance, Lencioni illustrates how these traits enhance team dynamics and operational efficiency.

Reviews & Readership

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Patrick M. Lencioni's The Ideal Team Player is lauded for its practical framework on teamwork focusing on humility, hunger, and people smarts. Readers appreciate the real-world applicability and engaging narrative. However, some find the storyline simplistic and the concepts somewhat repetitive. Overall, it offers valuable insights for building effective teams.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Ideal Team Player?

A reader who enjoys The Ideal Team Player by Patrick M. Lencioni is likely a leader, manager, or team member focused on building cohesive, effective teams. Fans of works by John C. Maxwell and Jim Collins will appreciate Lencioni's pragmatic wisdom. This book appeals to those interested in teamwork, leadership, and organizational health.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Business / Economics

Leadership/Organization/Management

Psychology

Themes

Relationships: Teams

Emotions/Behavior: Conflict

Values/Ideas: Trust & Doubt