The Ideal Team Player by Patrick Lencioni Summary
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Discover the three essential virtues of exceptional teamwork in Lencioni's game-changing guide. With over 14,000 positive ratings and adopted by Fortune 500 companies, this book reveals why the combination of humility, hunger, and people smarts transforms ordinary teams into extraordinary ones.
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The Humble, Hungry, Smart Revolution: Building Exceptional Teams
Picture this: You're part of a team where everyone genuinely puts the group's success above personal glory, works with relentless drive, and navigates social dynamics with remarkable awareness. Sounds like a workplace fantasy? Patrick Lencioni's "The Ideal Team Player" argues this isn't just possible - it's essential for organizational success. Through the story of Valley Builders, a construction company facing unprecedented growth challenges, Lencioni reveals a deceptively simple yet profound framework that transforms ordinary teams into extraordinary ones. The secret? Three virtues that, when combined in team members, create unstoppable collaborative power.
The Three Essential Virtues and Their Dangerous Combinations
Finding and Developing True Team Players
Building a Culture of Ideal Team Players
Beyond Work: The Virtues in Life and Society
The Power of Simplicity: Your Call to Action
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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