Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan & Lisa Laskow Lahey Summary
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Why do our best intentions fail? "Immunity to Change" reveals the hidden psychological forces blocking personal transformation. Embraced by business leaders worldwide, Kegan and Lahey's breakthrough approach unlocks our capacity for growth by identifying the invisible barriers we unconsciously create.
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The Hidden Architecture of Resistance
Why do 95% of heart patients fail to change their lifestyle even when told they'll die without it? The answer lies in what Harvard researchers Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey call our "immunity to change" - a sophisticated self-protection system that preserves our existing ways of making meaning. This isn't about lack of willpower or motivation. It's about an invisible psychological immune system working perfectly to prevent the very changes we consciously want to make. Like having one foot on the gas and one on the brake, we sincerely commit to change while simultaneously protecting ourselves from the discomfort it would create. This explains why New Year's resolutions collapse by February and why organizational change initiatives so often fail despite everyone's best intentions. The breakthrough insight? Lasting change requires more than behavior modification - it demands understanding the hidden architecture of resistance that keeps us stuck.
Adult Development: The Mind Can Still Grow
The Immunity Map: Decoding Your Resistance
The Transformation Process: Beyond Insight
Leadership Transformation: David's Delegation Journey
Emotional Management: Cathy's Breakthrough
Creating a Developmental Organization: The Future of Work
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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