Harvard-trained Susanne Cook-Greuter is one of the pioneers of adult development. In this clip, she breaks down the common adult development myths that sabotage growth...
The 4 Myths Of Adult Development
Higher is better
We are only in one stage
There is only one type of development
Going through the stages faster is better
After breaking down these myths, she explains the most constructive way to think about later stage development...
The Truth About Adult Development
1. One stage isn't better than another
Just like an adult isn't better than a child, later stages aren't better than earlier stages.
Every stage has opportunities and threats. The magic comes from using the right ones at the right times and/or experiencing them all like a symphony.
2. You aren't just one stage
We often inhabit multiple stages in our day-to-day life. And when we are triggered, we tend to regress.
3. You're not just one type of development
There are different types of development. In fact, there is a whole lineage of r…
