Review: ‘Leadership and Self-Deception’

Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute

This book is quick, easy to read at less than 200 pages, and written in a story format. Its message is powerful and creative in addressing “in-the-box” thinking – maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. As a leader, I leverage Leadership and Self-Deception with employees when there is a repeating pattern of blame between an Employee and Manager. This book has repeatedly and successfully moved the conversation away from a blame-cycle and has been eye-opening every time I have used it. The premise of the book is incredibly simple but effective. In order to move away from a blaming cycle, you have to first begin to see people as people; not as objects or barriers. It seems obvious but it’s amazing how often teams within the same organization actively work against each other because of this way of thinking. In the end, this book is a critical tool for any team or any person that feels stuck in an unhealthy dynamic.

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