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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
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The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable

by Patrick M. Lencioni
April 2002
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
3h 20m
English
Jossey-Bass
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Chapter 35. LAST STAND

Mikey excused herself to collect her thoughts. When she returned a few minutes later, she seemed more emotional and determined than ever.

"Okay, first of all, I'm not resigning. You'll have to fire me. And my husband is a lawyer, and so I don't think you'll have an easy time making a case against me."

Kathryn didn't flinch. But with complete sincerity and sympathy, she responded. "I'm not firing you. And you don't have to leave.

"Mikey seemed confused.

Kathryn clarified the situation. "But your behavior would have to change completely. And it would have to change fast." Kathryn paused to let Mikey consider what she was saying. "And frankly, I'm just not sure that you want to go through that."

The look on Mikey's face indicated ...

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ISBN: 9780787960759