A clear, engaging, and story-driven guide to understanding why teams struggle and how leaders can help them thrive.

Patrick Lencioni’s The Five Dysfunctions of a Team uses a compelling business fable to break down the core issues that undermine teamwork, following a newly appointed CEO as she works to unite a fractured executive team. Through this narrative, Lencioni illustrates the five common pitfalls that derail collaboration lack of trust, fear of conflict, absence of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to results. The book pairs practical insights with memorable storytelling, giving leaders a framework they can immediately apply to build healthier, more cohesive teams that perform at a higher level.