How and Why I Lead HR & Communications
In my current role as Head of People & Communications at Knotch, I help align the clients & the business AND the business & the people. ...
garrison gibbons
people executive
the connective tissue between the brand, business, & people
In my current role as Head of People & Communications at Knotch, I help align the clients & the business AND the business & the people. ...
Ban cover letters. I can’t think of a bigger waste of time for a candidate than to have to draft a formal letter before even being...
The intersectionality of People & Comms is often overlooked. As a People executive, it’s my job to ensure the brand’s mission, vision,...
I have always been a believer in rituals. They help anchor us; they give us a sense of stability. In this chaotic time, rituals have...
In my bio, I have always added my personal values: ⭐️ Leading with empathy ⭐️ Practicing proactive transparency ⭐️ Fostering an inclusive...
I received early access to Drift's new training + certification in virtual events. While a lot of the sessions reiterated some lessons we...
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...
✨ Comms Leaders ✨ Admittedly, it has been a while since I have been in the know network-wise. I have been trying to research online...
The days drag on, but the weeks fly by. There are times where I am begging for a day to end, but then there are moments, like today,...
Millennials & Gen Zers have grown up in a technological world like no other generation. This technology has made everything more...
I've lost so many people throughout my rather short life on this planet: one grandfather, two grandmothers, my mom, my brother, my...
I have always been proud of these awards, but after the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year of 2020, I am extremely proud that we...
Yesterday, I broke down. After waking up exhausted from no sleep the night before, I went from one call to the next. Suddenly, I found...
It hasn’t magically gone back to normal overnight, but 2021 brings a new beginning and some much needed fresh perspective. 💥 There are...
#HappyHolidays from my family to yours! ❤️ May you find rest & relaxation from work and find joy in knowing #2020 is almost over.
Throughout 2020, written communication has become increasingly important. I’ve always been someone who loves words. For me, I’ve often...
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...
The holidays are a tough time for many every year. I know for myself, the holidays are a reminder of the ones I’ve lost. I can’t help but...
Today is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. As many of you know, I lost my brother to suicide over a decade ago. Over the...
Today, we bring attention to the violence experienced by the trans community and remember those murdered as a result of transphobia....