Patrick Lencioni brilliantly highlights five dysfunctions that plague teams. His storytelling is engaging, and he successfully transforms complex ideas into practical, relatable situations. What I love most is his focus on emotional and relational aspects of team dynamics. He knows that a Tema success is built of strong relationships and team trust. He emphasizes that building a cohesive team is hard work and requires consistent effort. This book covers common but overlooked problems and provides practical solutions. 

Favorite Quotes: 

• "Great teams do not hold back with one another. They are unafraid to air their dirty laundry. They admit their mistakes, their weaknesses, and their concerns without fear of reprisal."

• "Politics is when people choose their words and actions based on how they want others to react rather than based on what they really think."

• "Trust is knowing that when a team member does push you, they're doing it because they care about the team."

• "The ultimate test of a great team is results. And considering that tens of thousands of people escaped from the World Trade Center towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., there can be no doubt that the teams who risked, and lost, their lives to save them were extraordinary."