Inmunity to change
How to Overcome It and Unlock Potential in Yourself and Your Organization.
Summary
In “Inmunity to Change”, Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey address resistance to personal and professional change, exploring how individuals can identify and overcome their immunities to change.
The authors propose an innovative approach to change based on identifying deeply rooted beliefs that act as unconscious barriers. Through case studies and practical tools, the book guides readers in unraveling entrenched behavioral patterns and developing greater agility and adaptability.
Author: Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Published date: 01/01/14
ISBN 13: 978-1422117361
Key Ideas
Identifying immunities to change
Kegan and Lahey introduce the idea of “immunities to change”, deeply rooted beliefs that act as barriers to personal and professional development. Through detailed exercises, the book guides readers to identify these underlying beliefs that may limit growth and change.
Analyzing limiting beliefs
The authors propose a structured process to analyze limiting beliefs and question their validity. They develop a detailed framework that helps individuals explore the roots of their immunities to change, challenging and restructuring their perspectives to open space for new possibilities.
Developing adaptability and agility
“Inmunity to Change” not only focuses on identifying barriers, but also provides practical strategies for developing adaptability and agility. The authors emphasize the importance of ongoing self-inquiry and offer tools for building a mindset more open to change. The book seeks to empower readers to overcome internal resistance and embrace a path of continuous development.
