The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Review and Key Takeaways
by Patrick M. Lencioni
★★★★★
A groundbreaking leadership book that explores why teams fail, revealing five interconnected dysfunctions that prevent organizations from achieving their potential: absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability, and inattention to collective results. Through a compelling narrative about a fictional CEO transforming her executive team, Lencioni provides a practical framework for building high-performing teams by prioritizing vulnerability-based trust and productive conflict resolution. The book argues that team success depends not on individual talent, but on creating an environment where members can openly communicate, commit to shared goals, and hold each other accountable.