In his classic book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Patrick Lencioni laid out a groundbreaking approach for tackling the perilous group behaviors that destroy teamwork. Here he turns his focus to the individual, revealing the three indispensable virtues of an ideal team player.

Introduction ix The Fable 1 Part One: The Situation 3 Part Two: Diagnosis 11 Part Three: Discovery 55 Part Four: Implementation 89 Part Five: Indicators 135 The Model 153 The Three Virtues of an Ideal Team Player 155 Defining the Three Virtues 157 The History of the Model 162 The Ideal Team Player Model 165 Application 174 Connecting the Ideal Team Player Model with the Five Dysfunctions of a Team 212 A Final Thought—Beyond Work Teams 215 More Resources 216 Acknowledgments 217 About the Author 219

Praise for The Ideal Team Player "No business author alive today packs more wisdom per page than Patrick Lencioni. This book is elegant in its simplicity and will radically alter what it means to be a true team player." —Travis Bradberry, co-author, Emotional Intelligence 2.0 "I've used this model with my executive team, and it flat out works!" —Steve Smith, CEO, Equinix, Inc. "In his signature story-telling style, Lencioni brings to life the three foundational virtues of a real team player. Let everyone in your organization read this book and watch your results soar." —Verne Harnish, founder of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO); author, Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0) "Determining who will join the team is critical to an organization's competitive advantage. In The Ideal Team Player, Pat Lencioni simplifies that process and empowers leaders to make great people decisions." —Dee Ann Turner, 30-year vice president of talent, Chick-fil-A, Inc. "Pat Lencioni tells this story with simplicity, common sense, and amazing wisdom. It's a must-read for everyone from CEOs to first time employees." —Bob Ladouceur, legendary football coach, De La Salle High School; subject of the movie When The Game Stands Tall