In Over Our Heads

In his book The Evolving Self , Robert Kegan presented a dynamic view of the development of human consciousness. In Finding Ourselves in the World, Kegan applies this widely acclaimed theory to the mental complexity of adulthood. As parents and partners, employees and bosses, citizens and leaders, we constantly confront a bewildering array of expectations, prescriptions, claims, and demands, as well as an equally confusing assortment of expert opinions that tell us what each of these roles entails.