garrison gibbons
people executive
the connective tissue between the brand, business, & people
The Mixed Emotions of The George Floyd Trial and Conviction of Derek Chauvin
Waking up this morning, I am reflecting on the events of yesterday. Despite the immediate feeling of relief upon hearing the news, a...
A Lesson From Gary V
Gary always gets it right, but this one hit home for me. ⭐️ Set your employees up for success every single day. ⭐️ Invest in their...
Kim Scott's Just Work: A Review
Finished Kim Scott's latest book, #JustWork, over the weekend. It cemented a lot of my views on workplace collaboration and the need for...
Stop Asian Hate, Then Fight Against Asian Hate
The murders in Atlanta were stark reminder of the rise in anti-Asian racism that has occurred over the past year. I stand with the AAPI...
Personality Tests Are NOT Inclusive
Tip: 🚫 Don’t do this 🚫 Not only do personality tests often lead to confirmation bias, they also tend create cultures rampant with...
My Personal Values
In my bio, I have always added my personal values: ⭐️ Leading with empathy ⭐️ Practicing proactive transparency ⭐️ Fostering an inclusive...
Black Stories Matter
At Knotch, we help both brands and consumers own their voice online. When I took over comms, I wanted to ensure we took the time to...
Happy Holidays from My Family to Yours
#HappyHolidays from my family to yours! ❤️ May you find rest & relaxation from work and find joy in knowing #2020 is almost over.
Masculinity: My Struggle To Self-Identify
As a queer man, I've always struggled to align myself with masculinity. When I began to hear about men's mental health issues some years...
Trans Day of Remembrance 2020
Today, we bring attention to the violence experienced by the trans community and remember those murdered as a result of transphobia....
The Invisible Veterans: The 1 Million LGBTQ+ Folx Who Have Served
There are an estimated 1 million LGBTQ+ Veterans in the United States. It’s important to remember: ▪️It was less than a decade ago that...
Opportunity Makers: National Immigrants Day 2020
Today is #NationalImmigrantsDay. The holiday was popularized during the Reagan administration, when immigration was still widely...
Stop Asking Queer People to Define Queer for You
No, I will not define queer for you. I consistently get trolls on here or other social platforms debating the use of the word "queer," or...
Coming Out Day 2020
I came out a decade ago. I’ll never forget the coming out tour I took, telling each person in my life. The fear I felt that they would...
Bisexuality Awareness Week 2020
My partner is bisexual, & it still amazes me the lack of bi inclusion by both heteronormative folks and within the queer community...
Labor Day 2020
My grandmother was a cafeteria worker turned senior citizen center manager. She worked until she died — not because she had to, but...
My Candor
I get a lot of messages about my candor and honesty on here. For me, it's not something I think about as radical. Authenticity is...
“I Could Write a Book”
By 1, I still hadn’t talked By 2, I couldn’t shut up By 3, I saw my parents get divorced By 4, I started singing By 5, I moved to...
Be humble. Be human. Be empathetic.
As someone who’s met a handful of celebrities throughout my career, I have had the privilege of meeting many amazingly humble ones and a...

















