Lauren Howe
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4
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About
Lauren Howe is a rising scholar at the intersection of organizational behavior, technology, and leadership, best known for her pioneering work on how humans perceive and interact with non-human agents in the workplace. Her research explores the psychological dynamics of robot leadership, challenging traditional assumptions about authority and trust in automated environments. In her most cited paper, "The Funny Thing About Robot Leadership" (2020, 4 citations), Howe investigates whether humor and social intelligence—traditionally considered uniquely human "soft skills"—can be effectively deployed by robots to influence employee behavior and perceptions. This work has sparked important conversations about the future of work, suggesting that as automation advances, soft skills may become the critical advantage for human employees. Howe’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging social psychology and human-robot interaction, offering early empirical insights into a rapidly evolving field. Though her citation count is still growing, her research is already shaping how scholars and practitioners think about leadership in hybrid human-robot teams.
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- 1The Funny Thing About Robot Leadership4 citations · 2020