In Over Our Heads
by Robert Kegan
Kegan's theory of adult development: the mental demands of modern life exceed the mental complexity most adults have, and growth means moving from the socialized mind to the self-authoring and self-transforming minds. Dense, academic and foundational to much leadership development.
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Three things you will actually use
- Adult minds keep developing.
- Modern life demands self-authorship.
- Growth is painful because it changes what you are.
Do this first
Read the introduction and identify which mind you operate from in conflict.
Our verdict
Dense, foundational theory.
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