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Conflict & Feedback: Extend Grace for Others

Conflict & Feedback: Extend Grace for Others

Some perspective to add a little gentleness to your tool belt (3 min).

#culturedrop, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Feedback, Mindset, Team Building, Work Culture, Being a Better Employee, ConflictGalen EmanueleOctober 6, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

How to Build Trust as a Leader

Simple, specific, and practical ways to build trust as a leader (5 min).

#culturedrop, Career Development, Professional Development, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Feedback, Leadership, Mindset, Team Building, Work CultureGalen EmanueleSeptember 29, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

How to Run Better Meetings

Some easy tips for how to run better meetings (5 min).

#culturedrop, Career Development, Communication, Professional Development, Leadership, Remote Work, Work CultureGalen EmanueleSeptember 8, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

How to Repair a Relationship With a Coworker

How to Repair a Relationship With a Coworker

Repair one strained relationship with a coworker (5 min).

#culturedrop, Being a Better Employee, Accountability, Career Development, Communication, Conflict, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Professional Development, Team BuildingGalen EmanueleSeptember 1, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Assigning Positive Intent

A powerful skill for navigating conflict or a difficult conversation (4 min).

#culturedrop, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Team Building, Conflict, FeedbackGalen EmanueleAugust 18, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

3 Great Book Recommendations

SO many great books about biz and life out there, here are my top three (4 min).

Do This With New Employees to Set Expectations

Do This With New Employees to Set Expectations

Unspoken expectations are a recipe for frustration with new employees (6 min).

#culturedrop, Being a Better Employee, Leadership, Accountability, Productivity, Team Building, Work Culture, Communication, Hiring & Firing, Professional DevelopmentGalen EmanueleJuly 14, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Don't Be Perfect, Be Real

The ability to be authentic, vulnerable, and imperfect creates trust (3 min).

#culturedrop, Being a Better Employee, Professional Development, Career Development, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Leadership, Team BuildingGalen EmanueleJune 23, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

What to Say When Someone Interrupts You

A gentle, effective way to respond when someone keeps interrupting (5 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Being a Better Employee, Conflict, Emotional Intelligence, FeedbackGalen EmanueleJune 9, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Psychological Safety: Why It Matters, How to Create It

Psychological Safety: Why It Matters, How to Create It

What it is, its impact on teams, and how to create it (5 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Leadership, Communication, Team Building, Being a Better Employee, Conflict, Emotional Intelligence, Work Culture, FeedbackGalen EmanueleJune 2, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Traits of an Amazing Employee

Massively important traits to look for in employees (5 min).

Stop Micromanaging

Why it's bad and what to do instead (5 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Accountability, Leadership, Feedback, Professional Development, Communication, Team BuildingGalen EmanueleMay 19, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Improving Emotional Intelligence Part 5: Emotional Regulation

Improving Emotional Intelligence Part 5: Emotional Regulation

Concrete tips and tricks about how to identify and regulate your emotions (7 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Career Development, Conflict, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Professional DevelopmentGalen EmanueleApril 21, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Fix Your Job Application Process

Is the process to apply for roles at your company unreasonable? (3 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Hiring & Firing, InterviewsGalen EmanueleApril 14, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Are You Trustworthy, or a Blabbermouth?

Shining a light on whether or not you hold conversations in confidence with other people (3 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Being a Better Employee, Accountability, Career Development, Communication, Professional Development, Work Culture, ConflictGalen EmanueleApril 7, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

How Companies Can Identify Good & Bad Leaders

How Companies Can Identify Good & Bad Leaders

How companies can identify and ensure great leaders (5 min).

Managing Up

How to make impact, influence, and manage your leader(s) (6 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Leadership, Being a Better Employee, Career Development, Professional DevelopmentGalen EmanueleMarch 10, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Avoid This Common Feedback Pitfall

In the words of Admiral Ackbar, "It's a traaaap!" (3 min).

#culturedrop, Innovation, Communication, Feedback, Leadership, Work CultureGalen EmanueleMarch 3, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Bringing Solutions vs Complaining

The impact of pointing out problems or complaining, vs coming with solutions (3 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Being a Better Employee, Emotional Intelligence, Accountability, Communication, Conflict, Feedback, InnovationGalen EmanueleFebruary 10, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Give Grace & Space

A call for some gentleness & kindness, which means for you too (3 min).

#culturedrop, Being a Better Employee, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Conflict, Leadership, Mindset, Work Culture, Team BuildingGalen EmanueleJanuary 20, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop