What does it really mean to be a great leader? In this episode, Rick Mayo and Suzanne Robb take a fresh look at The Five Temptations of a CEO by Patrick Lencioni, and you might be surprised by what’s holding most leaders back.

Leadership is less about maintaining appearances and more about building real trust. Rick and Suzanne tackle the traps that leaders at all levels fall into—like prioritizing status over results and avoiding accountability for popularity's sake.

But they don’t just outline these temptations; they share actionable steps for creating a culture of clarity, accountability, and authentic success.

Don’t miss this episode! Listen now and learn how to become the leader you’ve always wanted to be.

Key Takeaways

Intro (00:00)

The Five Temptations of a CEO (02:10)

First temptation: Status over results (03:03)

Second temptation: Popularity over accountability (10:14)

Third temptation: Certainty over clarity (14:32)

Fourth temptation: Harmony over conflict (18:39)

Fifth temptation: Invulnerability over trust (23:41)

Additional Resources:

The Five Temptations of a CEO: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Temptations-CEO-Anniversary-Leadership/dp/0470267585

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