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Release Year
2007
ISBN
9780787995317
Book Title
Three Signs of a Miserable Job : a Fable for Managers (And Their Employees)
Book Series
JB Lencioni Ser.
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Item Length
8.4 in
Publication Year
2007
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
Patrick Lencioni
Genre
Business & Economics
Topic
Human Resources & Personnel Management, Careers / General, Motivational
Item Weight
15 oz
Item Width
5.8 in
Number of Pages
272 Pages

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Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0787995312
ISBN-13
9780787995317
eBay Product ID (ePID)
59779475

Product Key Features

Book Title
Three Signs of a Miserable Job : a Fable for Managers (And Their Employees)
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2007
Topic
Human Resources & Personnel Management, Careers / General, Motivational
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Business & Economics
Author
Patrick Lencioni
Book Series
JB Lencioni Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
15 oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.8 in

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LCCN
2007-021305
Reviews
"Lencioni knows how to spin a good yarn and he weaves in plenty of advice...this book is essential reading." ( British Airways Business Life , October 2007) "...well-written fable...a must-read" ( Accounting Technician , October 2007) "A must-read for managers and employees alike seeking to get the most out of their jobs."  ( Securities & Investment Review , November 2007) "...written in such a way that you'll find yourself wanting to know what happens to the characters" ( Personnel Today , March 2008), Lencioni, a consultant, speaker and bestselling author ( The Five Dysfunctions of a Team ), pinpoints the reasons behind and ways around what many consider a constant of the human condition: job dissatisfaction. According to Lencioni, job-fueled misery can ultimately seep into all aspects of life, leading to drug and alcohol abuse, violence and other problems, making this examination of job misery dynamics a worthy pursuit. Through the "simple" tale of a retired CEO-turned-pizzeria manager, Lencioni reveals the three corners of the employee unhappiness pyramid-immeasurability, anonymity and irrelevance-and how they contribute to dissatisfaction in all jobs and at all levels (including famously unfulfilled celebrities and athletes). The main culprit is the distancing of people from each other (anonymity), which means less exposure to the impact their work has (immeasurability), and thus a diminished sense of their own utility (irrelevance). While his major points could have been communicated more efficiently in a straightforward self-help fashion, his fictional case study proves an involving vessel for his model and strategies (applicable to managers and lower-level staff alike), and an appendix-like final chapter provides a helpfully stripped-down version. (Aug.) (Publishers Weekly Annex (Online), July 30, 2007) "Lencioni knows how to spin a good yarn and he weaves in plenty of advice...this book is essential reading." ( British Airways Business Life , October 2007) "...well-written fable...a must-read" ( Accounting Technician , October 2007) "...filled with actionable advice...A must-read for managers and employees alike seeking to get the most out of their jobs."  ( Securities & Investment Review , November 2007) "...written in such a way that you'll find yourself wanting to know what happens to the characters" ( Personnel Today , March 2008) "As with all lencioni's books, this one is filled with actionable advice you can put into effect immediately." (PublicNet, September 24, 2008)
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Series Volume Number
2
Dewey Decimal
658.3/128
Table Of Content
Introduction. The Fable. Part One: The Manager. Part Two: Retirement. Part Three: The Experiment. Part Four: Going Live. The Model. The Miserable Job. The Cost of Misery. The Three Signs. The Benefits and Obstacles of Managing for Job Fulfillment. Exploring and Addressing the Causes of Job Misery. Case Studies. Taking Action. The Ministry of Management. Acknowledgments. About the Author.
Synopsis
In his sixth fable, bestselling author Lencioni reveals the three elements that make work miserable--immeasurability, anonymity, and irrelevance--and gives managers and employees the keys to make any job fulfilling and rewarding., Praise for The Three Signs of a Miserable Job "This is a pageturner that unravels the mystery of job satisfaction for any manager. Whether you manage six or sixty thousand people, it is essential reading." Trevor Fetter, president and CEO, Tenet Healthcare Corporation "In a sea of generic books on employee engagement and empowerment, Lencioni throws us a life preserver. His book is a masterful tale which I highly recommend to leaders and anyone else trying to build more personal satisfaction in their work." Kevin D. Wilde, vice president, chief learning officer, General Mills, Inc. "Lencioni provides a powerful message to all who lead people, one that will produce exceptional loyalty and results. This simple book can make a huge difference." Robert W. Savage, chief operating officer, Taco Bell Corporation "I love this clever and insightful book! It will remind any manager, at any level, why they became a manager in the first place." Greg Cross, senior vice president, Hilton Hotels Corporation "Don't let the simplicity of his message fool you. Lencioni provides powerful, practical realworld solutions for improving results by putting people first. I found many new ideas for selfimprovement that I can't wait to try!" Jeff Lamb, vice president, people and leadership development, Southwest Airlines, A bestselling author and business guru tells how to improve your job satisfaction and performance. In his sixth fable, bestselling author Patrick Lencioni takes on a topic that almost everyone can relate to: the causes of a miserable job., A bestselling author and business guru tells how to improve your job satisfaction and performance. In his sixth fable, bestselling author Patrick Lencioni takes on a topic that almost everyone can relate to: the causes of a miserable job. Millions of workers, even those who have carefully chosen careers based on true passions and interests, dread going to work, suffering each day as they trudge to jobs that make them cynical, weary, and frustrated. It is a simple fact of business life that any job, from investment banker to dishwasher, can become miserable. Through the story of a CEO turned pizzeria manager, Lencioni reveals the three elements that make work miserable -- irrelevance, immeasurability, and anonymity -- and gives managers and their employees the keys to make any job more fulfilling. As with all of Lencioni's books, this one is filled with actionable advice you can put into effect immediately. In addition to the fable, the book includes a detailed model examining the three signs of job misery and how they can be remedied. It covers the benefits of managing for job fulfillment within organizations -- increased productivity, greater retention, and competitive advantage -- and offers examples of how managers can use the applications in the book to deal with specific jobs and situations. Patrick Lencioni (San Francisco, CA) is President of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives and executive teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to high-tech startups to universities and nonprofits. His clients include AT&T, Bechtel, Boeing, Cisco, Sam's Club, Microsoft, Mitsubishi, Allstate, Visa, FedEx, New York Life, Sprint, Novell, Sybase, The Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Lencioni is the author of six bestselling books, including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. He previously worked for Oracle, Sybase, and the management consulting firm Bain & Company.
LC Classification Number
HF5549.5.J63L46 2007

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  • by bulldog290*67
    Dec 05, 2017

    Excellent and inspiring read

    If you are having trouble in your job or finding it difficult to understand what motivates people in the workplace, then this book will inspire you. The title reels your curiosity, while the content of real life application and situations demonstrate The 3 signs of a miserable job and how to overcome them. It is a good read for anyone but especially those in management or Leadership positions or anyone who might be.

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    Jun 03, 2020

    Great Book for managers, business owners AND employees.

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    Apr 12, 2016

    Quick reading and impactful

    Due to being broken into small chapters, this is a quick read. The plot is believable, the challenges are real, and the lessons are valid for any job at any level of leadership.

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