Shane Leslie
Anglo-Irish nationalist writer
Kurt Lewin
German-American psychologist (1890-1947)
Kurt Lewin was a German-American psychologist, known as one of the modern pioneers of social, organizational, and applied psychology in the United States. During his professional career, Lewin’s academic research and writings focuses on applied research, action research, and group communication.
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Kurt Lewinwas a German-American psychologist, known as one of the modern pioneers of social, organizational, and applied psychology in the United States. During his professional career, Lewin’s academic research and writings focuses on applied research, action research, and group communication.
Lewin is often recognized as the “founder of social psychology” and was one of the first to study group dynamics and organizational development. A Review of General Psychology survey, published in 2002, ranked Lewin as the 18th-most cited psychologist of the 20th century. During his career, he was affiliated with several U.S. and European universities, including the University of Berlin, Cornell University, MIT, Stanford University, and the University of Iowa.
2 Quotes by Kurt Lewin
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A successful individual typically sets his next goal somewhat but not too much above his last achievement. In this way he steadily raises his level of aspiration.
Kurt LewinGerman-American psychologist (1890-1947)
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If you want to truly understand something, try to change it.
Kurt LewinGerman-American psychologist (1890-1947)