Recommended Resources
Laurie is committed to an evidence-based approach and uses a variety of tools aligned with Columbia University’s coaching frameworks in her work with clients. She keeps a growing list of resources that she refers and recommends to clients often - here is a selection of favorites among her clients!
For any questions or if you have a book or article that you’ve found helpful, drop Laurie a note email@lauriezorn.com.
The 7 habits of highly effective people, Stephen Covey
Simon & Schuster, 2020 (updated version)
If you only have time for one, this is it. It’s a classic piece that’s even more relevant for today's environment. The time management matrix in Habit 3 is a favorite!
IMMUNITY TO CHANGE, ROBERT KEGAN & LISA LASKOW LAHEY
Harvard Business Press, 2009
Kegan and Lahey have developed a simple yet powerful framework for unlocking the unconscious (and sometimes conscious) assumptions we hold (i.e., competing commitments).
MINDSET: THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS, CAROL S. DWECK
Penguin Random House, 2006
Dweck's work began in the education space, but her research has had so many other applications including leadership development. Mindsets is one of the very first areas I dive into with my clients.
DEVELOPING VERSATILE LEADERSHIP, ROBERT KAPLAN & ROBERT KAISER
MIT Sloan Management Review, 2003
In today’s ever changing environment, being agile is arguably the most important skill for leaders. Kaplan and Kaiser present a range of styles (and the pros/cons of each) that I invite clients to explore for themselves.
How to CHange, Katy Milkman
Penguin Random House, 2021
There are so many practical strategies and tips in here for overcoming blockers that get in our way of reaching goals. I recommend and use this book with clients all the time!
Begin with trust, Anne MorrisS and frances frei
Harvard Business Review, 2020
I work with Anne and Frances at TLC. Most of the issues that my clients bring re: managing their team/boss/peers is rooted in a trust issue. I use this framework to help clients diagnose the issue and create awareness of what they can control… and how!
small actions make great leaders, hitendra wadhwa
Harvard Business Review, 2022
Hitendra was one of my professors at Columbia Business School. In this piece, he provides an interesting reframe on leader development, away from specific pre-set competencies to more of a holistic approach to learning and change.
Radical candor, Kim Scott
Pan Books, 2019
Scott defines Radical Candor as the ability to Care Personally AND Challenge Directly. This book resonates deeply for me as it describes how I try to show up for my own clients and support them in experimenting different approaches for themselves in leading their teams.
Authenticity Paradox, herminia ibarra
Harvard Business Review, 2015
Leaders often struggle with the word “authenticity.” Ibarra expands the concept as the opportunity to experiment with different identities, styles and behaviors in order to find the right approach while still be true to ourselves.
“We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change.”