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As we conclude our week-long journey through my top six Patrick Lencioni books for city managers, we arrive at perhaps the most provocatively titled: “Getting Naked.” While the title might raise eyebrows in city hall, the concept of vulnerable leadership it promotes could revolutionize how we approach public service and city management.
In “Getting Naked,” Lencioni advocates for a radical approach to client service based on transparency, vulnerability, and total commitment to the client. For city managers, our “clients” are our citizens, elected officials, and city employees. Let’s explore how Lencioni’s principles can transform our approach to public service.
As we continue our exploration of my top six Patrick Lencioni books, crafting their insights specifically for city managers, today we turn to “The Ideal Team Player.” While this book wasn’t written with government organizations in mind, its principles offer valuable guidance for building high-performing teams in city management.
Lencioni identifies three essential virtues that make someone an ideal team player: Humble, Hungry, and Smart. Let’s examine each through the lens of city management:
As we continue our week-long exploration of my top six Patrick Lencioni books, crafting their insights specifically for city managers, today we turn to one of his most renowned works, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.” While this book wasn’t written specifically for government organizations, its principles are remarkably applicable to the unique challenges faced by city management teams.
As we continue our week-long exploration of Patrick Lencioni’s insights for city managers, today we turn to one of his most popular works, “The Advantage.” You may notice striking similarities between the core concepts in this book and yesterday’s discussion of “The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive.” This consistency isn’t a coincidence—it’s a powerful reminder of a crucial truth in leadership:
Healthy organizations don’t need constant novelty. They need unwavering commitment to fundamental principles.
In Patrick Lencioni’s “The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive,” he highlights four key disciplines that leaders should prioritize to build a healthy organization. Today, we’ll explore how these obsessions can be applied specifically to the unique challenges and opportunities encountered by city managers.
