Lisa Laskow Lahey
Lisa Laskow Lahey is a bestselling author, Harvard educator, and award-winning speaker whose books are especially popular with health and science professionals, coaches, organizational leaders, and those seeking personal growth and career success. Her books focus on emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and how to create meaningful changes.
Lisa’s inspiring writing comes from her long experience as an executive coach, a therapist and a trainer in organizational change. She works with executives and organizations to create an environment of collaboration, trust, respect and responsibility. Her books offer readers creative solutions for navigating business and personal challenges.
Lisa has earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California at Los Angeles, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
The first of Lisa’s books, “How to Be an Adult: A Guide to Self-Awareness and Intuitive Decision Making” was published in 1999. The book has been widely praised as it encourages readers to become more self-aware and intuitive decision makers. It is a comprehensive resource that helps readers better understand their own thought processes and why they make the decisions they do.
Another of Lisa’s most popular books is “The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life”. Published in 2000, the book helps readers discover possibilities for true transformation. In this book, Lisa provides insights into how to create a more productive, meaningful, and fulfilling life.
In her next book, “Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management”, Lisa shifted her focus to the management of projects. Published in 2004, the book provides important tools and tips for project management. It examines the complete project lifecycle, from the initial proposal through to the project closure and describes the practical steps necessary for successful project completion.
Lisa’s next book was “Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How to Use Mindfulness and Resilience to Thrive in the New Workplace”. Published in 2020, this book provides readers with the tools and techniques to better cope with the changing workplace. Through research, personal stories and an understanding of the art of mindful communication, Lisa provides readers with the insight necessary to become more confident, agreeable and successful in their careers.
Finally, Lisa’s latest book, “Lead Yourself First: Channeling the Power of Emotional Intelligence for Leadership and Personal Development”, was published in 2021. In this book, Lisa explores the power of emotional intelligence and how to use it to become a better leader, both personally and professionally. Throughout the book, Lisa offers practical, evidence-based advice on how to create healthy boundaries and relationships and to increase resilience.
Ultimately, Lisa Laskow Lahey’s books have helped thousands of professionals, entrepreneurs and individuals improve their understanding of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and project management. Her approachable and engaging writing style make all of her books a joy to read and an invaluable tool for personal and professional growth.