garrison gibbons
people executive
the connective tissue between the brand, business, & people
Mental Health Awareness: My Story
My mind never stopped. I was constantly contemplating something. I’d interject others and speak as quickly as possible in an effort to...
Pride Amidst COVID-19
Pride events are cancelled all over the world due to COVID-19. As a queer person this saddens me greatly. The New York Pride parade has...
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...
Memoir in Crisis
I’ve been writing a lot during this crisis, and somehow I find myself almost halfway through a memoir. I’ve written about some of the...
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...
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...
Impressive Human-First Brand Response
I am a huge fan of stationery - what can I say, you can take the boy out of the south... I recently ordered a few supplies on Papier,...
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...
















