Leadership and Self-Deception: Getting out of the Box

This is an excellent, thought provoking and truly inspiring book!I was familiar with the concept of in/out of the box and liked the idea so was keen to read this book. My expectations were exceeded!It is written in the form of a "story" and uses scenarios from both in and out of work to help explain how our thoughts drive our feelings, which impact our behaviours and links into our self, and other, perception. This book explains how we create our view of other people and then look for justification of that view.It helps you recognise not only when you go into the box but also when other people are in their box (as one or two of these reviews show) and helps you find a more effective way of interacting with your world. This is so much more than a leadership book and is much more a "life enhancing" book and should be compulsory reading in schools.Read and enjoy

I was recommended this book by a friend and it immediately appealed because it was small, easy to read, and in a narrative style. Many people prefer proven theories and referenced reseach papers - I live in the messy real world so a good pragmatic story is OK for me. I have to say the slightly happy-clappy cheesy-read style is a bit off putting but the message is worth the effort. And although it doesn't mention it the message is the same as in the Transactional Analysis model. The 'Box' sounds just like the 'Not OK' mode of thinking that is the engine of psychological Games (see Eric Berne). Looked through that lens this reads like a story of applied TA and for that reason alone I feel it is worth a read - if only as an introduction to TA. If you like this you'll also like 'Anatomy of Peace' by the same authors which had an even more powerful message - especially for parents.

Looks like it's going to be a kids book......the content is amazing, and the 2nd and third after it really resonate on some of the mistakes and some of the good parts of how I perceive management skills and leadership

Easy to read, lots of stuff you already know but a couple of nuggets I found very useful. Has changed my perspective on minor things which really irritated but no-longer do and has improved the quality of my life

One of the best and most challenging books on leadership I have ever read. The author teaches us by enclosing each lesson in an ongoing story and I had the uncomfortable feeling that he had been spying on me! In my opinion, businesses need to read this book.

Was interested to see this book on my reading list for my Ski Club Leadership course. On reading it I totally understood as read thoughtfully it helped me see how my thoughts on others influenced how I treated them. I now have an extra copy in my business for my team to read. If digested sensibly is a great book to help with engendering harmony at work & at home.

Everyone should read this book. If a person has empathy then they will understand its message and it would help create a better society. It gives the reader a more thoughtful sesnsitivity of how ther actions and behaviours impact upon those we come into contact with. I absolutely love it.

Excellent book that unpacks the obvious in such a way as to make it a revelation. This is the third copy I've bought...I just give them away!

Really good to self reflect as a leader, especially one who is growing to be a new leader.

Truly helpful guide for an Individual or Leader to make a difference in Life.This book has simple prescription for every one wishing to lead effectively.

Changed my perception about leadership after reading this. Great book to read

Das Buch will vermitteln, dass man im Leben (und insbesondere als leitender Angestellter) weiter kommt, wenn man seine Mitmenschen nicht als Objekte betrachtet, sondern als (gleichwertige) Personen mit eigenen Gefühlen und Wünschen.Okay, das Buch ist ganz nett geschrieben und ich kenne auch einige wenige Personen, die so hochnäsig im Arbeitsleben auftreten, dass sie in der Tat mit ihrer Arroganz jeden verschrecken, mit dem sie zu tun haben. Aber lassen sich solche Leute mit einem Buch "bekehren"?Für alle, die sich in einem Verein engagieren oder schon mal einer alten Dame in der U-Bahn ihren Sitzplatz angeboten haben - nicht um Eindruck zu schinden, sondern einfach weil sich das gehört - ist dieses Buch komplett überflüssig.

This is an excellent book, with sometimes uncomfortable truth for those of us to look at who are in leadership positions.