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Katherine W. Phillips

Katherine W. Phillips, Ph.D., is the Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics Management at Columbia Business School.

By Katherine W. Phillips | September 18, 2017

Being around people who are different from us makes us more creative, diligent, and hard-working.

Why Kind Workplaces Are More Successful

Free and online: Join us Wednesday, April 30, from 3–4 p.m. PT for a virtual fireside chat to explore how kindness and positive workplaces enhance organizational success and the bottom line.

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