{"product_id":"the-3-big-questions-for-a-frantic-family-a-leadership-fable-about-restoring-sanity-to-the-most-important-organization-in-your-life-hardcover","title":"The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family: A Leadership Fable... about Restoring Sanity to the Most Important Organization in Your Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePatrick M. Lencioni\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA singularly relevant application of organizational leadership to the home and family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this unique and groundbreaking book, business consultant and New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni sets his sights on the most important organization in our lives--the family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a husband and as the father of four young boys, Lencioni realized the discrepancy between the time and energy his clients put into running their organizations and the reactive way most people run their personal lives. Having experienced the stress of a frantic family firsthand, he and his wife began applying some of the tools he uses with Fortune 500 companies at home, and with surprising results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the book, you'll learn to answer questions like: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat makes my family unique?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is my family's biggest priority-its rallying cry-right now?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can my family use the answers to these questions today, next week, and next year?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn indispensable resource for busy professionals with full family lives, \u003ci\u003eThe 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family\u003c\/i\u003e belongs on the bookshelves of anyone who has ever struggled to balance leading people at work with leading a family unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE 3 BIG QUESTIONS for a Frantic Family\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheresa Cousins had never been so mad at her husband. Ironically, the comment that sparked her anger wasn't really directed at her specifically, and certainly wasn't meant as criticism. In fact, he said it without maliceor emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If my clients ran their companies the way we run this family, they'd be out of business.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this unique and groundbreaking book, business consultant and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author Patrick Lencioni turns his sights on the most important organization in our lives--the family. As a husband and the father of four young boys, Lencioni realized the discrepancy between the time and energy his clients put into running their organizations and the reactive way most people run their personal lives. Having experienced the stress of a frantic family firsthand, he and his wife began applying some of the tools he uses with Fortune 500 companies at home, and with surprising results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike Lencioni's other books, \u003ci\u003eThe Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family\u003c\/i\u003e is written as a fable, using realistic and humorous characters and plotlines that will keep readers turning pages with anticipation while they're learning how to bring sanity to their lives. And they'll be amazed how just a little bit of structure and a few minutes of follow-through each week can make the difference between drudgery and fulfillment at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A guidebook for frantic families who want to reduce stress, tension, and pressure, and make the adventure of family life more exuberant.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--FRANCES HESSELBEIN, chairman and founding president of Leader to Leader Institute, formerly the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management; former CEO, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is terrific. Just like he does in his business books, Lencioni combines great fiction with uncommon wisdom and practical advice. He provides simple toolsthat will help any family reduce stress and increase vitality.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--TIM TASSOPOULOS, senior vice president, operations, Chick-fil-A, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"By interjecting concepts like strategy and organizational values into families, Lencioni may just revolutionize the way we see our roles as leaders at home. This should be a classic.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--JIM LEVINE, author, \u003ci\u003eWorking Fathers: New Strategies for Balancing Work and Family\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Finally, a family book that doesn't bore me with academic jargon or make me feel inadequate as a parent. I loved it and put it to use immediately.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--PATTY DEWITT, school teacher, wife, mother of three\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Patrick's delightful story is as engaging as it is powerful. He elevates the difficult role of managing a family to the place where it belongs.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--ELISA MORGAN, CEO, MOPS International; publisher, \u003ci\u003eFullFill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePATRICK LENCIONI\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling business author of seven books including \u003ci\u003eThe Five Dysfunctions of a Team\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Truth About Employee Engagement\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also a husband and the father of four boys. As president and founder of The Table Group, Pat has consulted to CEOs and leadership teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies and start-ups to churches and non-profits. In addition to his books, Pat has written or been featured in publications like \u003ci\u003eHarvard Business Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLeader to Leader\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo learn more about Patrick Lencioni and his other products and services, please visit www.tablegroup.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.85 x 8.6 x 6.68 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2008\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757447741728,"sku":"9780787995324","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/5ae8ba86406a40a80f8c7e45d719c8d9.webp?v=1780103057","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-3-big-questions-for-a-frantic-family-a-leadership-fable-about-restoring-sanity-to-the-most-important-organization-in-your-life-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}