Books by Lem Usita, Ed.D.
The framework
in print.
Two books. Twenty years of research. One through-line: understanding what formation actually requires — and what gets in the way.
For parents of teenagers
Formation
The Self That Performance Cannot Build
The map every parent needs — and the question most of them have never been asked. Built on twenty years of research into adolescent identity formation in digital environments.
For leaders
Leading Smartly
Leadership Lessons from Dumb Leading
A field guide for leaders who want to close the gap between how they were formed and how they lead. Know. Do. Reflect.
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The books go deeper.
The assessment starts the conversation.
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