Lev Vygotsky and the New Performative Psychology

Implications for Business and Organizations
by Lois Holzman, Ph.D.
(in The Social Construction of Organization: CBS Press, 2006)

Lev Vygotsky and the New Performative Psychology, book cover

One of the foundational influences on Performance of a Lifetime's methodology is the work of early 20th century psychologist Lev Vygotsky. In this article, developmental psychologist Lois Holzman connects Vygotsky's ground-breaking discoveries about learning and development to the needs of organizations and businesses today.

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The Coach as Theatre Director

by Cathy Rose Salit
(in The Journal of Excellence, issue no. 8)

Lev Vygotsky and the New Performative Psychology, book cover

This article presents an innovative approach to executive coaching. Based on improvisational performance, the approach is the hallmark of the consulting firm Performance of a Lifetime (POAL) in New York City.

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