Patrick Lencioni is a renowned writer, speaker, and consultant on organizational health and team effectiveness. He is the founder and president of The Table Group, a firm dedicated to providing organizations with ideas, products, and services that improve teamwork, clarity, and employee engagement. Lencioni's expertise stems from his years of experience working with executives in organizations of virtually every kind, helping them tap into the powerful competitive advantage of becoming a functional, cohesive team. His pioneering models, groundbreaking books, and high-impact speeches have transformed the way teams around the world approach work, leadership, and organizational success.The author's journey began when he witnessed firsthand the dysfunction that stifles so many teams and organizations. This inspired him to write his first book, "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," which has sold over 3 million copies and been embraced by leaders worldwide. Lencioni resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with his wife and four sons, where he enjoys spending time with his family when not traveling the world to deliver speeches and advise clients.