Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box

Penguin, 2007. Paperback. Very Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. You might think you are a people person. But do you really treat others wel l? And how can you improve your dealings with those around you? Be prepared to have your world turned upside down and open your eyes to a whole new wa y of living and working. Through a series of entertaining stories, this ast onishing book will show you how most of us are not fulfilling our potential - in our personal lives and at work - because of 'self-deception'. It will show you how to escape your box of self-deception, and change for the bett er in a lasting way: * Don't focus on what others are doing wrong. Do focus on what you can do to help * Don't worry whether others are helping you. D o worry whether you are helping others * Don't try to be perfect. Do try to be better. By following this book's advice, you can deepen your personal h appiness, strengthen your relationships, improve your leadership skills, bu ild teamwork - and increase your success in everything you choose to pursue . About the Author THE ARBINGER INSTITUTE is a management training and consulting firm and scholarly consortium that includes people trained in business, law, economics, philosophy, the family, education and psychology. Together, the members of Arbinger work to apply the sweeping implications of self-deception and its solution to all aspects of organisational, community and family life.