Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting Out of the Box

I was recently struggling collaborating on a project for a long, long time. It just didn't work no matter how hard I was trying.Then by chance I picked this book, without actually trying to solve the problem using the book and things started flowing very smoothly.I can quite relate to the guy in the story (actually many of them) as I've always been a superhero kind of guy in the 14 years of my professional life, but that made me despise other superheroes and try to expose their flaws. On top of it every time I needed to collaborate with someone I ended up micro-managing all the details, it's always been so fricking exhausting.This is a fantastic explanation of what has been going on all the time + a solution to the whole problem which opens up the possibility for productivity to skyrocket. I wish someone gave me this book many many years ago.

This is the first self help book that truly pointed a mirror at my own relationships. It made me ashamed that I had harboured so much resentment and emotion towards others but then showed how to correct this. The observation and concepts are so strong I really believe following these teachings will be transformative to me.I would recommend this to everyone.

This book is not a classic in Europe, I stumbled on it while in the US. I hope it does become one, as it is a simple and good framework. Use things, love people ;)

Whether you're the CEO of a large compnay or just one of the lower-tiered workers, this book is a good read; it teaches very important lessons about how you should live your life at home and at work, and it is very easy and enjoyable to read. Recommended for everyone

Easy to read but truly profound mindset altering book. I thoroughly and wholeheartedly recommend. No matter what your role in life is, you will benefit from reading this.

Fast delivery, packaged well and great content. I've listened to it many times. I uploaded the files to iTunes and can also listen to the cd's in the car.

Very good with practical advice for "getting out of your box". Easily understood and in a conversational style.

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Me gustó mucho el contenido de este libro, siento que quizá desperdician mucho papel al hacer la letra tan grande pero a mi me fue de mucho ayuda puesto que tengo problemas de visión.

This book is an absolute must read, regardless of the area you are seeking to apply it principles. I have taken training courses that have skimmed the surface of the principles in this book, however have not delved so deeply into the root fundimentals of the ideas.One particular phase I've heard in the industry I'm in is "My Fault Management". Others in my organization have been taught this to be, what have you dont to contribute to the problem or blame yourself for the outome of the situation. By viewing the concept in this way, they assign blame to themselves and tend to develope feelings of resentment towards others in the organization. This, I believe, helps lead them into "the box".On the other hand, I was taught this to mean, access the situation, identify where you have contributed to the undesired results, accept responsibly for your actions and move on to come up with ways to help you and others achieve the results you / your team are hoping to accomplish in the first place. This way, I believe, reduces the chances for you to enter irnto "the box" and therefore reduces the instances of your in box-ness leading others to the same fate.This book is absolutely pivotal in helping one build and maintain a successful operation. I look forward to reading The Arbinger Institute's other publications.

Currently, in our organizations we deal with lots of difficulties do our best, one of the is the self-deception that makes go deep into our lives and begin to see people as objects. This books, explains well what is self-deception and how we can get this out of our lives!!!

The product was delivered on time as usual. So thanks amazon for timely delivery. This is one book that can change the perception one has towards his fellow being. A non fiction plot rendered through a story makes it a light weighted book. I would straightly put this book on the list of must read books of the lifetime. The early you read the most you get benefitted. Have it in your bookshelf or in the place that is often noticed by you to remind you of the principles mentioned.

This book was extremely thought-provoking and easy to read. The narrative style in which it was written allowed for the reader to really engage. I would recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to improve workplace relationships and goal-setting