garrison gibbons
people executive
the connective tissue between the brand, business, & people
The Future of Work is NOW
The “Future of Work” always seemed like some distant transformation that our generation would be responsible for building but not...
Pronouns Are Not 'Preferred'
Pride month coming up has me thinking... I see more and more pronouns listed on people’s profiles every day. It makes my queer heart...
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. ▪️...
Recruiters: Do Better
📢 Now is not the time for “keeping a role open” in case good candidates apply. 🎙 Now is the time to be transparent about your hiring...
Remote Work: Connecting with Introverts and Those Less Likely to Speak Up
Listening is not enough when the most desperate voices are likely not speaking up or coming to you in this remote environment. You must...
Emotions at Work: For the Motherless and More
Mother’s Day is tough. Historically, it's always been two weeks after my mom’s birthday, but it's especially hard to avoid nowadays with...
What kind of connection do I need today?
Ask yourself: "What kind of connection do I need today?" Is it connection with coworkers? Connection with friends? Connection with...
Momma's Boy
My mom’s birthday was last week. Like 7 birthdays before this one, I wasn’t able to call her on that day. This increased connection with...
Performance Management for Remote
As we shift to a more remote workforce, both temporarily and long-term, we must shift our performance management processes to be more...
Micro-Goals Now More Than Ever
Earlier this year, I introduced micro-goals at Knotch. As a startup, we were struggling to commit to KPIs and OKRs, as we moved faster...
Authenticity Can't Be Invasive
Authenticity is great. The progress we have made over the past few weeks has been incredible to witness. Working with kids and partners...
New Rituals
• I listen to Whitney Houston in the shower. • I light a candle. • I put a dash of cinnamon in my coffee grounds before I hit brew • I...
Maybe Nimble Jack had a Point
Things are changing quickly. Information is jolting us one way and then another. We all have whiplash. We all want stability. We all are...
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...
Meaningful Connections in Crisis
I have made countless meaningful connections and had numerous transparent conversations with so many of you over the past few weeks....
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...
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...