Quotes by Patrick Lencioni

About Patrick Lencioni:

Patrick Lencioni is an American writer of books on business management, particularly in relation to team management. He is best known as the author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a popular business fable that explores work team dynamics and offers solutions to help teams perform better.
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Remember teamwork begins by building trust. And the only way to do that is to overcome our need for invulnerability.

Patrick Lencioni

Great teams do not hold back with one another. They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal.

Patrick Lencioni

It's as simple as this. When people don't unload their opinions and feel like they've been listened to, they won't really get on board.

Patrick Lencioni

Politics is when people choose their words and actions based on how they want others to react rather than based on what they really think.

Patrick Lencioni

Trust is knowing that when a team member does push you, they're doing it because they care about the team.

Patrick Lencioni

If everything is important, then nothing is.

Patrick Lencioni

Author Bio

  • NamePatrick Lencioni
  • DescriptionAmerican writer