garrison gibbons
people executive
the connective tissue between the brand, business, & people
I feel trapped
I feel trapped. There was a moment, when cases and deaths were going down, and New York City was slowly beginning to reopen that I...
Afforded Time during COVID-19
This week: 👉 Take a mindless walk outside just to take in fresh air 👉 Call a friend or family member you haven’t talked to in a while...
Adapting to the "New Normal"
Today marks 66 days that I’ve been social distancing. Science says it takes 66 days for something to become a habit, which is strange as...
Taking Money Out of Savings
I took money out of my savings yesterday. It wasn’t money I wanted to move yet, but as the sole breadwinner during this crisis, I felt...
I Don't Have All The Answers
I certainly don’t have all the right answers - hell, I dyed my hair pink for Pete’s sake! I’m human. I make mistakes, try to learn from...
In-Person Connection
I never realized how much I relied on in-person connection to gauge employee sentiment. Or, how much I relied on spontaneous interaction...
Proud Partner Moment
My partner of eight years, Jay Jurden, is a comedian. He had an incredible year last year — Just For Laughs, The Tonight Show, Comedy...
Connectivity in Crisis
Connectivity is more than just hopping on a Zoom or reaching out via Slack. Connectivity is about sharing experiences, leaning on one...
What Should Recruiters Do During COVID-19?
Recruiters: Your goals changed overnight. Your interview process was forced to go virtual. Your hiring priorities shifted or froze. Your...
Leaders: Be Human. Be Humble. Be Helpful.
Leaders must be human, humble, and helpful during this crisis. Human. Be overly approachable. Lean into your staff more than ever. Let...
Emotions At Work
It’s okay to get emotional at work. We have been taught that showing emotion is a weakness, but this is not true. Showing emotion is...
Sleepless in Harlem
I can’t sleep. I stay up until 3 AM every night staring at the ceiling. Though I could easily blame it on anxiety, I don’t think that’s...
I miss...
I miss subway delays. I miss the lines at Whole Foods. I miss Sheep’s Meadow on a sunny day. I miss walking through Time Square to get to...
That Awkward Moment When... We Turn To Socialization
I read this tweet yesterday that joked about how socially awkward we are all going to be when all of this is over. At first, I laughed....
Let Productivity Take A Backseat During This Epidemic
There is this immense pressure we put on ourselves to be productive during this time. Work on that side project you’ve been wanting to...
Social Distancing Requires Certain Privileges
Washing your hands is easy, if you have access to clean water. Killing germs is easy, if you have access to and can afford hand...
Our Internal Response to COVID-19
At Knotch, we have not only had a corporate response to COVID-19, but we have had an internal response as well. From a benefit...
"Future Of Work" is Now.
"Future of Work" is no longer some distant concept. It's here. COVID-19 has forced our hand. It has challenged the way businesses...
The Art of Distraction
Last night, my therapist asked me how I have been coping these last few weeks. I struggled to find an answer. The truth is, I have been...