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Lisa Laskow Lahey is a lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education and co-founder of Minds at Work, specializing in leadership development and organizational transformation.
Known for: Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization
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Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization
In 'Immunity to Change', Harvard psychologists Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey explore why individuals and organizations often struggle to make meaningful change despite strong motivation. They introduce the concept of a psychological 'immunity system' that unconsciously resists transformation, and provide a structured process to identify and overcome these hidden commitments. The book combines research in adult development with practical exercises to help readers unlock personal and organizational growth.
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The Paradox of Change
One of the most striking experiences in human development is wanting something deeply—better leadership, greater empathy, improved health—and yet continually sabotaging oneself without understanding why. Through years of research and coaching, we found this phenomenon to be strikingly consistent acr...
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The Concept of Immunity to Change
When we describe ‘immunity to change,’ we mean a dynamic psychological process rather than a flaw. This system is composed of competing commitments and big assumptions that function together to keep existing mental equilibrium intact. The immunity works like a living ecosystem: each element—beliefs,...
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Lisa Laskow Lahey is a lecturer at Harvard Graduate School of Education and co-founder of Minds at Work, specializing in leadership development and organizational transformation.
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