New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni has written many books that focus on how leaders can build teams and lead organizations. In his talk on The Motive: Why Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities, he shifts his attention toward helping them understand the importance of why they're leading in the first place. In addition to provoking attendees to honestly assess themselves, Lencioni presents action steps for changing their approach in five key areas. In doing so, he helps leaders avoid the pitfalls that stifle their organizations and even hurt the people they are meant to serve.
Patrick Lencioni (Pat) is the Founder and CEO of The Table Group. He speaks and writes about leadership and organizational health and consults to CEOs and their teams. The Wall Street Journal called him one of the most sought after business speakers in America; he has addressed millions of people at conferences and events around the world. Pat is the author of 10 best-selling books including The Advantage: Why Organizational Health Trumps Everything Else in Business. He has written for or been featured in numerous publications including Harvard Business Review, Inc., Fortune, Fast Company, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek. Pat and his wife, Laura, have four sons.