Leadership and Self-Deception

Published in 2000 by The Arbinger Institute

Using a relatable story about a man facing challenges on the job and in his family, the authors expose the fascinating ways that we can blind ourselves to our true motivations and unwittingly sabotage the effectiveness of our own efforts to achieve success and increase happiness.

The premise of this work is that the “disease” of self-deception – acting in ways contrary to what one knows is right – underlies all leadership problems in today's organizations. However well-intentioned they may be, leaders who deceive themselves always end up undermining their own performance. This straightforward book explains how leaders can discover their own self-deceptions and learn how to escape destructive patterns…and effectively demonstrates that breaking out of these patterns leads to improved teamwork, commitment, trust, communication, motivation, and leadership.

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Sometimes, fully understanding your own motives is the key to seeing (and pursuing) the best way forward.  Seven Airmen recommended this book – and we guarantee it will give you at least one “aha” moment as you reflect on its lessons.

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About The Author

The Arbinger Institute was founded by C. Terry Warner, an American academic, author and business consultant.  A recognized  world-leader in improving organizational culture and conflict resolution, the Institute offers consulting and training based on its academic work on the foundations of human behavior and self-deception.