The Three Signs of a Miserable Job

by Patrick Lencioni

First published 2007

Millions dread their jobs, from bankers to dishwashers. A bestselling author reveals the 3 elements that make any work miserable: irrelevance, immeasurability, and anonymity. Through the tale of a CEO turned pizzeria manager, he shows how managers can make any job more fulfilling.

Genres: business, self-help, non-fiction, management

Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water

259 pages · Hardcover · Jossey-Bass Inc Pub

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