A Joosr Guide to... Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute: Getting Out of the Box

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Think about the way you lead, and about the relationships you foster with other people. Are these exceptional? Do you promote excellence in all that you do? Or do you just think that this is the case? You can experience authentic relationships with others, leading them-and yourself-to success, by taking responsibility and thinking outside of the box.

Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger Institute encourages readers to take responsibility for their lives, their relationships, and the situations in which they find themselves. How we view our circumstances has a huge impact on how we treat those around us. If we want better work and personal lives, we have to start improving our thinking, to get outside of our self-constructed box.

You will learn:

· How we begin to get trapped thinking inside of the box

· Why you may be viewing other people as objects instead of human beings

· How to get the best from others and foster an environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Joosr
• Release date: Apr 18, 2016
• ISBN: 9781785672965

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What’s it about?

The goal of every business should not only be to achieve financial success, but also to foster an environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration. If an organization takes care to look after both its bottom line and the happiness of its employees, this culture of consideration will encourage everyone to work harder—for themselves, for the company, and for each other.

The leaders within any company—the owners, the directors, and the managers—must take an active role in creating this type of environment for their employees. If they don’t lay the groundwork, it’s highly unlikely their team will do it themselves. In order to establish this kind of positive environment, leaders must engage with some honest introspection. It is essential they ask themselves some tough questions, such as: Am I judgmental toward others? Do I react anxiously or angrily toward my colleagues? Do I have an explosive temper?

Leaders who display such negative qualities will not be able to cultivate a collaborative and progressive environment for their staff to enjoy. Instead, members of their team may begin to dread being at work, only showing up each day for their paycheck. This type of environment not only