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What moral philosophy can teach us about people-centered decision making

I’ve written previously about people-centered work environments and the fundamental shift in leadership behaviors, assumptions, and…

Dec 5, 2022

A partially colored in picture of a compass in a coloring book.

Dec 5, 2022

Creating inclusive avenues for socializing in remote-first organizations

When we think about socializing remotely, we know that it will undoubtedly involve setting up some kind of virtual conference call…

Jul 4, 2022

Creating inclusive avenues for socializing in remote-first organizations

Jul 4, 2022

People-centered workplaces: hollow marketing tool or authentic cultural shift?

In the current corporate climate, many organizations have begun to promote themselves as people-centered workplaces. This focus on…

Jun 16, 2022

People-centered workplaces: hollow marketing tool or authentic cultural shift?

Jun 16, 2022

The farce of management and 4 ways to bring humanity back to leadership

In the U.S., most adults spend the majority of their waking hours at work. Our experience of the workplace is largely shaped by how we are…

Jan 20, 2021

The farce of management and 4 ways to bring humanity back to leadership

Jan 20, 2021

What is the danger in putting people into boxes?

I have encountered a lot of team-building and leadership exercises that aim to help people understand themselves and others better by…

Jan 13, 2021

Jan 13, 2021

“How do I know if I’m being sexist?”

My last article on Changing the oppressive culture of sexism in Corporate America got some unexpected attention, and as such I want to…

Aug 3, 2020

“How do I know if I’m being sexist?”

Aug 3, 2020

Changing the oppressive culture of sexism in Corporate America

I‘d like to make one thing unequivocally clear: sexism in the workplace is real, it’s still happening, and we have all probably…

Jul 19, 2020

Jul 19, 2020

White friends: please join in support against racism

I will be the first person to criticize social media for the ways in which it promotes narcissistic, self-aggrandizing behavior.

Jun 4, 2020

White friends: please join in support against racism

Jun 4, 2020

Trendy startups: Stop making positivity the only acceptable emotion at work

I work in a place that always wants me to be positive and happy. Well, always wants me to act positive and happy. This may sound great to…

Mar 7, 2019

Mar 7, 2019

Uber’s driver/passenger rating system enables discrimination in many forms

Uber has been in the news a lot in recent months, and much of is hasn’t been positive. So I thought I’d kick ’em when they’re down and add…

Oct 12, 2017

Oct 12, 2017

Kara J

Kara J

Writing evidence-based, thought-provoking content to spread knowledge and ideas that help people. I hold an MS I/O Psychology and BA Philosophy.

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