Although most executives pay lip service to the idea of hiring for cultural fit, few have the courage or discipline to make it the primary criteria for bringing someone into the company.

— Patrick Lencioni

Anybody, and any company, can have a big run of success once, but if you're going to repeat that over time, you need to be aware that you need to keep learning.

— Patrick Lencioni

Commitment is a function of two things: clarity and buy-in

— Patrick Lencioni

Conflict is productive

— Patrick Lencioni

Contrary to popular wisdom, the mark of a great meeting is not how short it is or whether it ends on time. The key is whether it ends with clarity and commitment from participants.

— Patrick Lencioni

Ego is the ultimate killer on a team

— Patrick Lencioni

Employees who can't trust their leader to be vulnerable are not going to be vulnerable and build trust with one another.

— Patrick Lencioni

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.

— Patrick Lencioni

I coach soccer, and my wife and I are very involved in our kids' lives. Our family is busy with doctor appointments, soccer practice, school, work, travel, vacation... life.

— Patrick Lencioni

I don’t think anyone ever gets completely used to conflict. If it’s not a little uncomfortable, then it’s not real. The key is to keep doing it anyway

— Patrick Lencioni