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The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family: A Leadership Fable About Restoring Sanity To The Most Important Organization In Your Life

The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family: A Leadership Fable About Restoring Sanity To The Most Important Organization In Your Life

zoom enlarge 		Author: Patrick M. Lencioni
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Category: Book

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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
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Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9

ISBN: 0787995320
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.78
EAN: 9780787995324
ASIN: 0787995320

Publication Date: September 9, 2008
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In this unique and groundbreaking book, business consultant and iNew York Times/i best-selling author Patrick Lencioni turns his sights on the most important organization in our lives#8212;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.

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5 out of 5 stars Applying business concepts to the family sensibly   December 12, 2008
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First, I think Patrick Lencioni's books are somewhat unique. The books, from The Five Temptations of a CEO right on through to The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family, all use the tool of a story to get the message across. This style, alone, does not make them unique. The fact that the author gives you a 20-40 page non-fiction book at the end of the fable does indeed make them different.br /br /Some people like the "lesson as story" type of books and others like the "lesson as fact" type of books. This book uses both methods. The first 168 pages tell the story of a family moving from chaos to focus using the 3 Big Questions. The next 52 pages present the same information in a non-fiction style. The author calls this latter section the Model in his various books.br /br /Now for the specifics of The 3 Big Questions. The story of the Cousins family helps you see why all of the "extras" that are usually used in business strategy are removed from the 3 Big Questions model. This benefit is very important if you've read a lot of business books. If you jump straight to the Model at the end of the book, you're likely to find yourself asking why this or that is not included - as I did. When I went back to the beginning and read the story, I could see clearly.br /br /Overall, the book presents a simple model that can be employed in an initial 30-90 minute meeting with the family or just the parents. After that, between 10 and 20 minutes per week is all that's needed to keep things moving along in a focused manner. I've read it myself and greatly enjoyed it. Now, my wife and I will read it together and see how we can adjust our current family model based on the new insights it provides.br /br /To the author: excellent work here!


5 out of 5 stars Worthwhile for families on the go   December 1, 2008
As a relationship coach, I am thrilled that Lencioni has applied his talents to the family arena. As always, the book can be read in one sitting, offers an approach that is easy to apply and makes sense. If your relationship with your spouse is basically strong this will be a welcome tool to reconnect you and create some sanity. It is also a good diagnostic. If you struggle with answering the first question, that is a good sign that your marriage may need some external support.


5 out of 5 stars Use these questions to guide important decisions - like your career direction!   December 1, 2008
Running a family can be even more challenging than running a successful business. In `The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family', Lencioni takes proven business skills and applies them to running a family. br /br /This is another of Lencioni's fables, which tells the story of Theresa, a stay at home mom, and Jude, a freelance business consultant. Theresa borrows her husband's business know-how to organize their frantic family as well seeks to find a balance between business and family life.br /br /Lencioni uses three big questions to target what is most important about running a family while keeping it in balance with having a successful career. These questions are useful to those of us seeking to make changes in our lives - particularly vocational changes. br /br /When seeking a new career, it is important to consider how it will fit in with your family life, and the three big questions should be asked by every job seeker. I recommend this book as a great starting point for anyone seeking to make changes in their family and working lives.br /br /Danny Inybr /Author of the free eBook "Forget Everything You Know About Looking For a Job... And Actually Find One!"br /[...]


5 out of 5 stars Fun Read and VERY Helpful   November 19, 2008
Great book. I enjoyed it's concise style, and interesting "fable" approach. br /I write more on my blogbr /[..]br /br /Brian


5 out of 5 stars Every Family should read this   October 29, 2008
Great book and great read. Another Lencioni hit. I would recommend it for all families. It would be great for newlyweds too, to help them start things right from the beginning.

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