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Field Notes

RESEARCH MADE useful for
the rest of us.

I believe research should be useful beyond the classroom and the academic journal. Through essays on leadership, teams, organizational culture, and the changing world of work, I translate research into practical insights leaders and professionals can apply every day.

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Medium Posts

Short essays translating research into practical insights on work, leadership, and organizations.

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Personal Introduction: The Social Science of Work

What sociology teaches us about how people build culture, navigate conflict, buil...

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When Institutions Fail: Why Family Firms Matter for Entrepreneurs of...

Legitimacy, Institutional Racism, and the Family Firm Advantage

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Should You Bring a Wingman — or a Wingwoman? What Sales Research...

In B2B sales, the strongest pitch may come from a woman lead with a wingman at her s..

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Why Women Leaders Thrive in Family Firms — and Struggle Elsewhere

Unpacking the hidden cultural forces behind women’s leadership success...

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What Recent Election Results Teach Us About Leading from the Ground Up

Political wins remind us that connection and conversation, not strategic memos, build b...

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The Hidden Scripts of Tokenism, Part 1: Childcare Pickup

How subtle group membership dynamics unfold in everyday moments...

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EXPERT COMMENTARY

Ask the Experts contributions

I regularly contribute expert commentary to WalletHub and MoneyGeek, sharing insights on small business, credit, and personal finance.

WalletHub "Ask the Experts"

Car Insurance Practices in Georgia

October 2024

Best Car Insurance in Georgia

June 2024

Best and Worst States to Start a Business

January 2024

Best Business Credit Cards with Rewards

January 2023

2022’s Best Coffee Cities in America

September 2022

Best 0% APR Business Credit Cards

June 2022

8 Best Small Business Credit Card Practices

December 2021

Best Free Credit Cards

May 2021

Best Mastercard Credit Cards

March 2019

Best Secured Business Credit Cards

July 2018

Best Business Credit Cards for New Businesses

April 2018

WalletHub "Ask the Experts"

Best Rewards Credit Cards in 2022

February 2022

Best Low-Interest Rate Credit Cards and Offers in 2022

February 2022

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