The Three Signs of a Miserable Job

A Fable for Managers (and their employees)

By: Patrick Lencioni

Narrated by: Dan Woren

In this, his sixth and most anticipated fable, New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni takes on his most universal and human topic to date: misery at work. In doing so, Lencioni presents a revolutionary yet simple model for making any job more rewarding and fulfilling.

Lencioni tells the unforgettable story of Brian Bailey, an abruptly retired executive searching for meaning in his career and his life. Through a series of twists and turns, Brian discovers the three universal causes of anguish and frustration at work, and the keys to overcoming them. Whether he’s trying to convince an investment banker that job satisfaction matters, or motivating a pizza delivery driver to be friendlier to customers, Brian is forced to confront aspects of himself and others, that make job misery a painful reality in so many organizations.

Whether you’re an executive looking to establish a cultural competitive advantage, a manager trying to engage and motivate your people, or an employee searching for fulfillment in your work, The Three Signs of a Miserable Job will provide you with immediate relief–and hope.©2007 Patrick Lencioni; (P)2007 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Interesting

Great job as usual by Patrick Lencioni! Loved Five Dysfunctions of a Team and this work was no less impactful.

great book

I have learned a lot from Patrick Lencioni. Sometimes the fable can drag on a bit and seem a little unrealistic but the core message is translated to the reader/listener and that is what matters. I highly recommend all of Patrick Lencioni's work.

I wish that I had read this years ago.

This is worth more than you'll pay for it. I sincerely wish I had found this when I first got into management. It carries over into teaching adults and team building, as well.

Brilliant and Necessary

Every manager needs to read this book. Every person needs to read this book! Because of what I learned here I quit my miserable job of 12 years and I'm applying these principles to my freelance work.
As someone with degrees in management, HR, counseling, and spiritual formation, I cannot recommend this work enough. Why has it taken so long for someone in a position of power to recognize the impact of a miserable work culture?
We cannot afford to ignore these problems in our lives and in our culture. Read this book now. Seriously. Now.

Story and Theory was effective delivery of concept

Hearing the fable first caused me to apply concept to personal circumstances even before I heard the theory