Getting Naked: A Business Fable about Shedding the Three Fears That Sabotage Client Loyalty

Appropriately Titled

This is a great read for any body. The rules put forth in this book are really core values that work in business. The title, although provocative, represents how vulnerable we need to be to connect in today's wired world. I loved it and couldn't put it down. I can immediately apply the rules in this book to work and home life

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Every professional in a client oriented business should read this book

I have enjoyed everyone of Patrick Lencioni's books and this ranks as one of my favorites from his collection. In a climate where we must be more client centric, this book gives you practical advice and application of how to meet your clients needs. And the reading is so enjoyable and entertaining as always. This is a must read

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I am 11

am i to young to tead this book i already know about sex if that is a problem

Excellent, I highly recommend for everyone working with people.

I have heard Patrick Lencioni speak on several occasions and immediately connected with his principles of doing business. I really enjoyed the audio book and will be listening to it again. In my experience, these methods are not common, so I have a few bad habits that I am working to shed. It makes so much sense and I believe I knew a good portion of it already. This book puts it together very well and provides many examples of how to implement in your business.

Decent read

Some good points but unbearably over done. All the dialogue and introspective filler was borderline childish.

It is nice to see that being oneslef-honest and with integrity- is good business. A short story would suffice.

Jim Rowley
LBG

Building Business Relationships: A Fable

Being vulnerable takes guts, especially in business. But the payoff, explains best-selling author Patrick Lencioni, is strong, honest client relationships that engender trust and allegiance. Lencioni puts forth his "naked service" model via a story about a fictitious consultant named Jack Bauer (not to be confused with the main character on the TV show "24"). Jack, an up-and-comer at a big consulting firm, is put in charge of the newly acquired Lighthouse Partners. He's initially reluctant to embrace Lighthouse's nonconformist tactics, but when he opens his mind to their possibilities, he has a life-changing experience. Through Jack, you learn about the three fears that block naked service and how to master them. Instead of writing a novel, Lencioni could just have outlined the naked service model in a dozen pages and, in fact, he does so at the end of the story. However, using a business fable as a vehicle is a simple, fun, engaging and relatable way to teach his concepts. getAbstract suggests this charming fable to anyone in a service industry.Being vulnerable takes guts, especially in business. But the payoff, explains best-selling author Patrick Lencioni, is strong, honest client relationships that engender trust and allegiance. Lencioni puts forth his "naked service" model via a story about a fictitious consultant named Jack Bauer (not to be confused with the main character on the TV show "24"). Jack, an up-and-comer at a big consulting firm, is put in charge of the newly acquired Lighthouse Partners. He's initially reluctant to embrace Lighthouse's nonconformist tactics, but when he opens his mind to their possibilities, he has a life-changing experience. Through Jack, you learn about the three fears that block naked service and how to master them. Instead of writing a novel, Lencioni could just have outlined the naked service model in a dozen pages and, in fact, he does so at the end of the story. However, using a business fable as a vehicle is a simple, fun, engaging and relatable way to teach his concepts. getAbstract suggests this charming fable to anyone in a service industry.

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Not just for consultants

A Partner gave this book out and I decided to read it even though I am not a consultant, just out of curiosity. It's relevant to anyone who works in a corporate office - even if you don't have external clients you still have your internal clients (aka your boss and co-workers). Not only does it have useful information but it's entertaining to read.

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Another Lencioni Hit

This is are really quick read and it has a lot of take-away tips that can be implemented quickly and easily if you are reading for those types of ideas. I really enjoy his writing style.

Great Airplane Read

I bought this book based on a recommendation from a business partner....a very useful resource for any one like myself who is involved in business consulting....the book confirms methods you may currently use, as well as presents new methods you could utilize as well...

A must-read for any service provider.

While I don't think the title is as relevant as it could be, I assume the publisher was going for provocative. This certainly reflects the core values of our consultancy, and I would imagine in this enlightened world and tough economy, this will become the norm for consultants who survive the crunch on cash flow.

Lencioni does it again!

If you want to learn how to be wildly successful in any profession that requires the offering of advice or counsel - read this book!

In this text, uber-consultant Patrick Lencioni of The Table Group in San Francisco reveals the mindset and methodology that has made his firm so prominent. And the best news? It's simple. But that doesn't mean it's easy.

Let me explain.

I am president of a boutique executive coaching and management consultancy whose clients range from global corporations to solopreneurs. "Getting Naked" confirmed the way we interact with our own clients. But I didn't learn this method from consulting, I brought it with me from my old job as a police SWAT team leader.

In order to survive in the harshest and most stressful of environments (like your cubicle, possibly), the following elements are critical: competency, truth, trust, and willing vulnerability. Unfortunately, most organizational cultures promote the opposite. The symptoms of this, which you have undoubtedly seen, are politics, compromise, failed initiatives, low morale, posturing, silos, kingdom-building and mediocre performance.

"Getting Naked" reveals (couldn't resist) these timeless truths in Lencioni's signature parable style that makes for a fast read - with the lessons enumerated in the back of the book. This text can completely change your approach and strengthen the relationships you have with clients, coworkers and anyone you want to help.

Lencioni is one of the few authors that get the following endorsement from me to my clients and friends: "If Lencioni writes it, you should read it...period."

Buy this book and get naked with us. But don't worry, as courageous as you must be to use this method, the room won't be crowded. It will, however, contain a group of very successful, happy, fulfilled (and probably somewhat chilly) folks.

Much success,

Tim Keck
www.performanceinsights.net

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