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The Outward Mindset is a thought-provoking, game-changing book. Filled with vivid, real-life examples, it argues clearly and persuasively for a better way of doing business.

Gene McCarthy, President and CEO, ASICS America

Anyone interested in restoring the publics trust in cops must use the principles of this book as the foundation of that effort. I cannot imagine any situation where this book should not be mandatory reading.

Jon Hamm, CEO, California Association of Highway Patrolmen

The Outward Mindset powerfully demonstrates how teams can come together to deliver superior results. I had a hard time putting it down and, applying the frameworks myself, have seen an immediate, practical impact.

Dan Shimoff, Vice President, McGraw-Hill Education

Along with all of Arbingers work, this book is not just foundational but transformational, and not just business changing but life changing.

John Fikany, Vice President of Strategy, Quicken Loans, Inc.

This book is a must-read for those who want to know how to make a big difference in the lives of the people they lead and the results they achieve. It will change how you approach the challenges in your company, community, and family.

Elizabeth Hall, former Vice President, Human Resources, Cricket Communications

The new perspective provided by this book and its built-in practical application tools have motivated me to actively experiment. Im amazed at how quickly conversations, reactions, and behaviors are changing for the better.

Gary M. Riding, Senior Vice President, Samsung Electronics America

Another gift from Arbinger! At once practical and transformational.

Craig Tingey, Principal Advisor, Leadership Development, Rio Tinto

The Outward Mindset completely transforms approaches to culture change and change management. It is a very important book.

Roberto Snchez Romero, Global Head of Culture and Values, Everis

The Outward Mindset provides a compelling framework for self-accountability. It is a must-read for leaders who are looking to mobilize themselves, their teams, or their organizations to achieve a collective goal.

Nancy Murphy, Executive Director, Learning Operations, Cox Communications

Leaders who serve others with an outward mindset encourage a culture of collaboration where everybody wins. Read The Outward Mindset and learn how great servant leaders think.

Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The New One Minute Manager and Collaboration Begins with You

The Outward Mindset is so readable and entertaining that its powerful substance will sneak up on you. Its packed with engaging stories and a clear, compelling, and practical message. As with Arbingers prior work, the principles in this book are foundational and can indeed change lives and transform organizations.

Van Zeck, former Commissioner of the Public Debt, US Department of the Treasury

An outward mindset is essential for empowering human potential and possibility. It unlocks an organizations ability to preserve and grow profitability with limited resources.

Jeff Kerr, Executive Vice President, U.S. Bank

Superb writing and clear, cogent thinking on a critically important topic. This book will help individuals, organizations, and families.

Robert Daines, Pritzker Professor of Law and Business, Stanford Law School

The authentic and engaging storytelling in The Outward Mindset makes it a quick and easy read, with real-life lessons that show that taking care of the needs of others is not only the right thing to do but good business as well.

Benjamin Karsch, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Revlon

The Outward Mindset details a kind of radical presence with others that transforms relationships, enriches lives, and boosts organizational performance. It scores a rare trifectaimportant, engaging, and practically powerful.

Corey Jamison, President and CEO, XperienceU Training and Leadership Development

Through practical real-life examples, The Outward Mindset shows how personal and organizational transformations occur when we look beyond ourselves to the needs of others. The concepts are transformational for any type or size of organization.

Dave Friedman, Chief of Staff, Office of the CEO, Citrix

A thought-provoking and practical book! It helps me look at my personal and professional life with a whole new perspective.

Tom DiDonato, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Lear Corporation

This book vividly illustrates the tangible benefits of an outward mindset both at work and at home. It has filled me with hope and motivated me to do better than I have been doing.

Rod Larson, CEO, Spandex

The Outward Mindset is a how to field guide for promoting personal and organizational mindset changewhich, more than changes to process or anything else, is the change that actually yields results.

Neil McDonough, President and CEO, FLEXcon

Simple but meaningful concepts applicable to work and home. Hits the nail on the head in prioritizing mindset change over leader behaviors.

Simon Kelner, Global Head of Talent Development, Merck

The Outward Mindset is an easy-to-digest essential guide for allbeginning with CEOs and other leaders, whose most important responsibility is to see everything through the lens of an outward mindset and to help others do the same.

Alistair Cameron, CEO, ASICS EMEA

In todays complex, fast-paced environment, an outward mindset is critical to success. This book shows how individuals and organizations can achieve such a mindset change. I highly recommend it.

Rick Dreher, Managing Partner, Wipfli, LLP

An outward mindset is the foundation of leadership effectiveness. All relationships depend on it.

Brad Botteron, CEO, Wachter, Inc.

An interesting and engaging approach to effect lasting change in organizationsone that conceivably lends itself to applications in diplomacy as well. The Outward Mindset is bound to be a winner for the organizations and leaders that adopt it.

Emanuel Shahaf, CEO, Technology Asia Consulting Ltd.

The Outward Mindset merits deep reflection and attention both personally and organizationally.

Joe Farrow, Commissioner, California Highway Patrol

The Outward Mindset is a must-read for anyone wanting to create personal and organizational excellence.

Pierce Murphy, Director, Office of Professional Accountability, City of Seattle

The Outward Mindset captures the skills needed to lead agencies in the rapidly changing environment that we are all facing.

Chris Connally, Chief of Police, St. Joseph Police Department

This book gets to the core issues of organizational behavior in a way Ive never seen. I aspire to be more like the individuals in this book who are making such a profound impact by focusing on how they can help others achieve their goals.

Lindsay Hadley, Executive Producer, 2012 and 2013 Global Citizen Festival

Transformational! An outward mindset guarantees better results and a better life.

Jean-Franois Turgeon, President, Tronox

Any organization that strives for improvement, teamwork, and world-class results can gain a significant advantage by applying