Humanity Works

HumanityWorks is a Boulder, Colorado-based leadership development company that helps organizations bring more humanity into the workplace. Founded by Kate Roeske-Zummer, Chief Inspiration Officer, and Debbie Cohen, Chief Instigator, the company was built on the idea that productivity is about people, not just process.

At the center of the HumanityWorks approach is a Five Practices model. Creating safety builds trust. Working together manifests resilience. Claiming values produces alignment. Owning impact drives accountability. Daring not to know creates engagement. These five practices form the foundation for every program, coaching engagement, and workshop the company delivers.

HumanityWorks offers executive coaching for individuals and leadership teams, tandem coaching for leaders who need to get on the same page, and speaking engagements on building more human workplaces. The company also runs three signature programs: Executive Pause for leaders navigating constant change, Influential Leader for Directors and VPs balancing strategy and execution, and Resilient Manager for front-line managers who want to build self-awareness and stronger relationships with their teams.

For organizations that want a scalable option, HumanityWorks offers a self-paced online program delivered in a cohort model, combining independent lessons with live group integration sessions. The program is a companion to the company's book, Humanity Works Better: 5 Practices to Lead with Awareness, Choice, and the Courage to Change, written by Cohen and Roeske-Zummer.

HumanityWorks has worked with organizations including Mozilla, Pinterest, Adobe, Dropbox, Deloitte Consulting, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and DLA Piper. The company is a registered trademark of StepUp Leadership Corporation and can be reached at humanityworks.com.