Arbinger Institute's Blog, page 18

If You Want to Convict Someone, Forgive Them

Jim Ferrell Founding and Managing Partner, The Arbinger Institute “Let me tell you something that makes me sad,” Emmanuel Bamporiki said. “I am the man who killed your children. Can you forgive me?” Beata Mukangarambe collapsed to the ground. A few days later Emmanuel came to her again, asking whether she had forgiven him yet. […]

It’s All About We

Ori Rotkovitch Director, Arbinger Israel I remember clearly the first time I read Leadership & Self Deception. The ideas made so much sense, in every aspect of life, and they were presented so clearly and simply. After participating in my first workshop, I felt that I knew it all and that it was now up […]

Arbinger Law Enforcement Division Receives Award from CHP

Jack Colwell, Arbinger’s Director of Law Enforcement and Public Safety Practice and Charles “Chip” Huth, a Senior Consultant for Arbinger and a Captain for the Kansas City Police Department, were recently presented with awards from Joe Farrow, Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol. The awards followed Colwell and Huth’s three-day engagement at The California Highway […]

Why Are You Walking Through a Field of Burrs?

Imagine walking through a field and discovering that a pesky burr has attached itself to your sock. Feeling it there, you wonder whether to bend down and dig it out or continue walking, knowing full well that if there is one burr, there are plenty more just waiting. Inevitably, you repeat the same routine again […]

The Transformative Power of a Shift in Mindset

Malar Rani Arbinger Singapore and Malaysia I remember years ago in my first school feeling very frustrated at staff meetings because of one particular colleague. Let’s call him Ben. Our staff meetings were held on Friday afternoons from 2pm to approximately 5pm. The last item on the agenda would usually have to do with finance—things […]

Focusing on What Matters Most

By Mette Ponty Arbinger Scandinavia I recently saw a little video clip from an advertisement. They had filmed several parents and asked them, if they could choose any person in the world, who would they have dinner with? Most of the parents answered a famous singer or actor. The producers then posed the same question […]

Twenty-One Offices and Counting

Once a year, Arbinger’s global licensees gather in Utah for a week of learning, collaboration and connection at Arbinger headquarters. Every year, the Arbinger team has to find larger and larger venues as our global team continues to grow. Over the last year, Arbinger offices have been established in Spain, Colombia, Thailand, and Romania. These […]

2016 Annual Facilitator Retraining Just Around the Corner

It’s hard to believe a full year has nearly passed since last year’s Annual Facilitator Retraining, but we’re thrilled to be fast-approaching the early November event. Reserved for certified Arbinger facilitators, the two-day annual gathering takes place in Salt Lake City and features exclusive keynotes, break out groups and updates on the latest Arbinger content and […]

My Life Changes Are All About Me

Having recently relocated to a new city, the past few weeks have felt like a blurred flurry of tedious updates—the DMV, AAA, USPS—if it has an acronym, I’ve waited in line there with paperwork in hand. Resettlement, one could argue, is a breeding ground for inwardness. Many of my efforts have been all about me. […]

How to Go Into Meetings Stress-Free

The basics of meeting preparation (things like inviting the right participants and testing equipment) can feel like second nature for many who are familiar with the routine. But beyond logistics, anxiety can arise for individuals who are less comfortable with what happens off-script during meetings. Concern around asking the right questions, having the right responses […]