Patrick M. Lencioni - The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (And Their Employees)

The Three
Signs of a
Miserable Job

A FABLE FOR MANAGERS

(AND THEIR EMPLOYEES)

Patrick Lencioni

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Copyright 2007 by Patrick Lencioni.

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Lencioni, Patrick.

The three signs of a miserable job : a fable for managers (and their employees) / Patrick Lencioni.

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ISBN 978-0-7879-9531-7 (cloth)

1. Job satisfaction. 2. Career development. 3. Employee motivation. I. Title. HF5549.5.J63L46 2007 658.3128dc22

2007021305

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For my sons, Michael, Casey, Connor, and Matthew.

May the jobs you have in life be purposeful and fulfilling.

Work has always fascinated me, though I must admit, sometimes in a slightly morbid way.