garrison gibbons
people executive
the connective tissue between the brand, business, & people
Coming Out was One of the Scariest Things I Have Ever Done
Despite growing up in a liberal household, I was raised in the bible belt at the height of the marriage debate. Everything I saw and...
Recalling a Job Interview Moment That Made Me Reject The Company
📚 STORY TIME 📚 Earlier this year, I interviewed for a job at a well-known, growing company. During the conversation, I mentioned how...
Corporate Guide to Pride 2021
This Pride, I ask every corporation and every entertainment company to stop centering the white and cis experience in your campaigns,...
Dear Corporate Comms: Comments About Social Issues Should Happen On Behalf of Your Employees
It is quite simple: Public announcements on social issues should happen on behalf of your employees, not your company. #HR...
Basecamp: A Lesson in What Not To Do
If you are looking for a way not to do it, look no further than Basecamp. I would say I am surprised... but unfortunately I know there...
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...
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...
Remote First Work Culture
For the companies that are shifting from an in-office culture to a remote-first workplace, there are some crucial cultural adjustments...
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...
The Great Minority
We all know that we have until 2050 to address climate change. What you may not know: We have until 2050 to address Diversity, Equity,...
My Response to BLM at Knotch
Last week, in response to the recent murders of Black lives and the increasing national conversation on racism, I rolled out a...
New Future of Work
Remember “Future of Work?” 📚 The former lens of “Future of Work,” primarily focused on the technical and digital revolution of work, has...
Salt's Pride Series
I was honored to add my voice to Salt's Pride series. "With the recent events in the world, we also can’t ignore that Pride itself is a...
Pride is not cancelled. Pride is restored.
Pride is not cancelled. Pride is restored. ✊ Pride started with riots against police brutality. ✊ Pride parades were designed to be...
How to start Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: 💧 First, start with Diversity, by bringing different groups together. 💧 Next, move to...
BLM: How Should Corporations Respond?
We ask black and brown employees to bring their authentic selves to work, despite the fact that simply being their authentic selves gets...
Unpacking Unconscious Bias: Bias 101
✖️ Bias 101 ✖️ 😇 Halo Effect: Putting someone on a pedestal based on one positive trait or action 👿 Horn Effect: Putting someone in the...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: What are the Differences?
▪️ Diversity is being invited to the party. ▪️ Equity is having the means to get to the party. ▪️ Inclusion is being asked to dance. ▪️...