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When AI Breaks Trust: How Recording Tools Undermine Psychological Safety
We live in an era of incredible technological advancement. Artificial Intelligence (AI) now has the power to record, transcribe, caption, summarize, and even generate action items from our meetings—all in real time. In theory, these tools are designed to increase accessibility, efficiency, and pr...
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Aug 17, 2025
ai tools
artificial intelligence
inclusive leadership
psychological safety
remote work
surveillance culture
team dynamics
technology and ethics
trust in organizations
workplace culture
When Trust Is Off the Menu: What Restaurant Work Teaches Us About Psychological Safety
Restaurant work is often described as the ultimate teamwork training ground—fast-paced, collaborative, and agile by nature. When trust erodes and psychological safety is absent, even friendly co-workers can become competitors, and small mistakes turn into big accusations. In this InKNOWnative New...
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Aug 17, 2025
agile in service industry
conflict resolution
inclusion
leadership lessons
psychological safety
restaurant teamwork
team dynamics
tip pooling
trust at work
workplace culture
workplace fairness
When Collaboration Breaks: A Cautionary Tale from a Community of Practice
Why I Believe in Communities of Practice
I’ve always valued Communities of Practice (CoPs). They offer space to connect, reflect, learn, teach, and exchange ideas with others in similar roles. In most organizations I’ve joined, I’ve often been the one to start or revive a CoP—even when others sho...
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Aug 17, 2025
agile coaching
boundaries
collaboration
community of practice
cop facilitation
feedback culture
leadership
psychological safety
team dynamics
trust
Who Was Right? When Agile Goes Off the Rails
Agile is supposed to transform organizations—from siloed to synergistic, from rigid to responsive. What happens when that transformation turns toxic? When resistance is high, emotions run hot, and even the most experienced agilists crack under the pressure?
If you've ever felt like the lone warri...
by InKNOWnative, Shari Soroka —
Jul 23, 2025
agile coaching
agile transformation
emotional intelligence
human-centered agility
leadership challenges
organizational culture
professional growth
psychological safety
repair
rupture
scrum master stories
team conflict
team dynamics
tip of the ice berg
transparency
tuckeman model
workplace mental health
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