The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

Type: Book

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

As of November 2026, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on Ryan Hawk. Cited to establish Patrick Lencioni's authority and influence in leadership and team effectiveness.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is a business book by consultant and speaker Patrick Lencioni first published in 2002. It describes many pitfalls that teams face as they seek to "grow together". This book explores the fundamental causes of organizational politics and team failure. Like most of Lencioni's books, the bulk of it is written as a business fable.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team at a glance
Mentioned in3 episodes on 3 podcasts (as of November 2026)
First heardDec 2025 on Ryan Hawk
Author

What do podcasts say about The Five Dysfunctions of a Team?

3 quotes from Hala Taha and Ryan Hawk and others, recorded on Young and Profiting and Ryan Hawk.

  • Patrick is the author of the five dysfunctions of a team.
    Hala Taha · Young and Profiting · · Hear it
  • Referenced as part of Pat’s respected body of work (best-selling books), implying authority in team/leadership topics.
    Ryan Hawk · Ryan Hawk · · Hear it
  • I read his first book… which has sold millions… Every corporate job I had, I think we’ve used that book.
    Mark · Founder's Story · · Episode

How do different shows talk about The Five Dysfunctions of a Team?

3 shows discussed The Five Dysfunctions of a Team in these episodes.

Who talks about The Five Dysfunctions of a Team on podcasts?

Hala Taha, Mark and Ryan Hawk brought up The Five Dysfunctions of a Team; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Young and Profiting.

Which podcasts mention The Five Dysfunctions of a Team most?

Young and Profiting (1 episode), Founder's Story (1 episode) and Ryan Hawk (1 episode) mention The Five Dysfunctions of a Team most.

  1. Young and Profiting — 1 episode · More books from Young and Profiting
  2. Founder's Story — 1 episode · More books from Founder's Story
  3. Ryan Hawk — 1 episode · More books from Ryan Hawk

What is The Five Dysfunctions of a Team mentioned alongside?

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is most often mentioned alongside Working Genius, Patrick Lencioni and The Table Group.

Mentioned together: Working Genius, Patrick Lencioni, The Table Group, Galvanizing (Working Genius), Screenwriting, Management consulting, The Working Genius Model, Working Genius (website/assessment platform), Discernment (Working Genius), Organizational health