The Arbinger Institute Books

This book will show you how and why most people are in a state of self-deception where they view their needs as more important than those of people around them. It demonstrates the negative impact this self-deception has on our lives, but also shows a way out of this state, benefiting both our private and professional lives.

• Anyone who wants his or her company to have a more positive and effective working attitude
• Anyone who wants to learn how to become an inspiring leader
• Anyone who feels they sometimes mistreat people who are important to them

The Anatomy of Peace (2006) addresses an unpleasant fact: how common it is for people to resort to conflict as a way of resolving differences at home, in the workplace and in the world at large. Learn the reasons behind this mindset and how we can find a better way to move forward. There’s no reason to think things have to be the way they are today. With a little understanding, we can all choose the path of peace.

• Professionals struggling with coworkers or customers
• Readers who want less struggle and more peace in their lives
• Parents and teachers eager to handle conflicts better

The Outward Mindset (2016) explains how changing your perspective can transform the world. These blinks discuss how a focus on personal needs obscures the needs of others and how, by identifying collective goals, people can make powerful collective changes in society.

• Anyone working in or managing a team
• People who seek greater collaboration
• Soldiers for social change