Summary of The Five Temptations of a CEO, 10th Anniversary Edition

The Five Temptations of a CEO, 10th Anniversary Edition, written by Patrick M. Lencioni, explores the five pitfalls that can derail a CEO’s success. In this book, Lencioni examines the five core temptations that can lead to a CEO’s failure and offers practical advice on how to overcome them. Lencioni explains how to guard against the temptations of arrogance, comfort, irrelevance, the pursuit of popularity, and the temptation to exercise power without true authority. He also offers guidance on how to create a culture of trust and accountability in order to set the stage for successful leadership. The 10th Anniversary Edition of The Five Temptations of a CEO includes a new introduction and a new chapter on the sixth temptation: the temptation to be a hero. With this edition, Lencioni provides an even more comprehensive look at the dangers of leadership and how to avoid them.