garrison gibbons
people executive
the connective tissue between the brand, business, & people
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging During COVID-19
Q: What can I do during this crisis that’s no cost in the area of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging? A in 3 A’s: Auscultate:...
Writing a Book, Because What Else Can I Do?
I began working on a book over the weekend. Right now, it’s looking like a book of essays compiling personal experiences with work...
The Productivity Rollercoaster Ride That is COVID-19
My productivity and morale have been all over the place lately. I’ve had moments where I’m in my element and in the zone, and moments...
















