The Motive

Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities

By: Patrick M. Lencioni

Narrated by: Jim Frangione

Length: 2 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

Shay was still angry but shrugged nonchalantly as if to say, it's not that big of a deal.

"So, what am I wrong about?"

"You're not going to want to hear this, but I have to tell you anyway." Liam paused before finishing. "You might be working hard, but you're not doing it for the company."

"What the hell does that mean?" Shay wanted to know. Knowing that his adversary might punch him for what he was about to say, Liam responded. "You're doing it for yourself."

New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni has written a dozen books that focus on how leaders can build teams and lead organizations. In The Motive, he shifts his attention toward helping them understand the importance of why they're leading in the first place.

In what may be his edgiest pause-resister to date, Lencioni thrusts his listeners into a day-long conversation between rival CEOs. Shay Davis is the CEO of Golden Gate Alarm, who, after just a year in his role, is beginning to worry about his job and is desperate to figure out how to turn things around. With nowhere else to turn, Shay receives some hard-to-swallow advice from the most unlikely and unwanted source - Liam Alcott, CEO of a more successful security company and his most hated opponent.

Lencioni uses unexpected plot twists and crisp dialogue to take us on a journey that culminates in a resolution that is as unexpected as it is enlightening. As he does in his other books, he then provides a straightforward summary of the lessons from the fable, combining a clear explanation of his theory with practical advice to help executives examine their true motivation for leading. In addition to provoking listeners to honestly assess themselves, Lencioni presents action steps for changing their approach in five key areas. In doing so, he helps leaders avoid the pitfalls that stifle their organizations and even hurt the people they are meant to serve.

©2020 Patrick M. Lencioni (P)2020 Recorded Books

Great Read

Would recommend anyone that believes they will be promoted into management of any level should have this under their belt!

Food For Thought

This was not what I thought this audiobook would be like . I was greatly surprised. Don’t let the 2 hour plus play time of this book discourage you from listening. It is well worth 1 credit! A very valuable audiobook. A life changer! A must read/listen for any manager or person in management. Or anyone. Also enjoyed narration done by one of my very favorite narrators, JF.

Great book!

loved it

most memorible is the difference in reward vs servant leadrship

narration excellent

Interesting, thought provoking and entertaining.

While the book is short it contains a lot of excellent ideas that help you reflect on your motives for becoming a leader.

Motive for being a manager & why it is important

A refreshing book that does an excellent job at identifying and defining the motives for leadership. Simply put, one is focused on self and the other focused on others. This book will help some one aspiring to leadership within a company to better understand if it is something they truly want to do and it will also help people who are in leadership to become better or possibly in some cases, as it did for Shey in the book, help them understand they may not really want to be in a leadership position. Enjoy!

Easy listen with great points!

So many times leadership (and most nonfiction...) books are hard for me to get through. Patrick’s writing style is refreshing and kept me interested. Great techniques you can instantly put into action! Can’t wait to get through more of his books!

Amazing!

Well delivered message that puts being a CEO into perspective. And really encourages you to reflect your leadership style.

Great listen

Enjoyed the story and it’s useful application. Quick listen but impactful. Would recommend to others

leadership made simple

great story about leadership need to read more, wish it was longer but it does say all it needs

Must Read

Great book to help people determine if they should or should not move into a leadership role. The examples are a great way to drive home the point of the author’s message.