The Three Signs of a Miserable Job

Author(s): Patrick M. Lencioni

Business, Economics and Law

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.


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"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)

Patrick M. Lencioni is founder and 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 in organizations ranging from Fortune 500s and high-tech start-ups to universities and nonprofits. He is the author of six nationally recognized books, including the New York Times best-seller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

General Fields

  • : 9780787995317
  • : Unknown
  • : UNKNOWN
  • : 31 August 2007
  • : 215mm X 147mm X 24mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Patrick M. Lencioni
  • : Hardback
  • : 272