Don't Let AI Replace Human Connection at Work

Be aware of not getting rid of human connection for your team or customers (3 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Communication, Innovation, Being a Better Employee, Emotional Intelligence, Productivity, Team Building, Work Culture, LeadershipGalen EmanueleNovember 10, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Team Discussion & Action Guide: Free Resource

A free download for teams to watch, discuss, & take action around Culture Drop vids (2 min).

Productivity Hack for Your To-Do List

A system I conjured up (that I'm loving) to manage my calendar and to-dos (3 min).

#culturedrop, Professional Development, Mindset, Work Culture, Being a Better Employee, Career Development, ProductivityGalen EmanueleOctober 13, 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

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

The 80-20 Rule With Employees

Leaders spend 80% of their time dealing with the most difficult employees (4 min).

#culturedrop, Being a Better Employee, Leadership, Accountability, Firing People, Mindset, Productivity, Team Building, Work CultureGalen EmanueleJune 30, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

5 Good Questions to Prevent Overwhelm & Burnout

5 questions to pull yourself out of a pit, or prevent sinking into one (5 min).

#culturedrop, Being a Better Employee, Mindset, Productivity, Professional Development, Career DevelopmentGalen EmanueleJune 16, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Holding People Accountable on Teams

Are you who you say you are as a company? You better be (2 min).

Preventing Burnout

Keep gas in the tank to stay mentally and physically intact (3 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Productivity, Being a Better Employee, Career Development, Emotional IntelligenceGalen EmanueleFebruary 3, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

"Sharpen the Axe" Meeting to Improve & Innovate

A meeting format to align on a challenge and take decisive action to improve (5 min).

#culturedrop, Leadership, Mindset, Innovation, Navigating Change, Productivity, Team BuildingGalen EmanueleJanuary 27, 2026Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Leaders Being Too Hard or Soft on Teams

Being too soft or too hard on your team as a leader (2 min).

#culturedrop, Work Culture, Team Building, Accountability, Communication, Feedback, Leadership, Mindset, ProductivityGalen EmanueleNovember 11, 2025Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Staying Physically Intact

An important reminder and simple things you can do to keep that motor running (3 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Productivity, Remote WorkGalen EmanueleSeptember 23, 2025Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

When to Fire Someone, Or Coach Them

The least fun part about teams, and culture: employees who are problematic (3 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Leadership, Accountability, Team Building, Work Culture, Conflict, Feedback, Firing People, Hiring & Firing, ProductivityGalen EmanueleSeptember 9, 2025Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Improving Employee Experience & Loyalty

Treat employees like they're more valuable than your best customers (2 min).

Accountability, Hiring & Firing, Leadership, Mindset, Productivity, Team Building, Work CultureGalen EmanueleJune 3, 2025Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Addressing Gen Z Work Ethic & Expectations

Setting expectations vs reacting to people not acting how we think they ‘should’ (3 min).

#culturedrop, Accountability, Leadership, Team Building, Diversity & Inclusion, Communication, Hiring & Firing, Productivity, Professional Development, Work CultureGalen EmanueleFebruary 18, 2025Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Two Day Procrastination Trick

A simple trick designed to help pull you out from under too many to-dos (2 min).

#culturedrop, Accountability, Being a Better Employee, Mindset, ProductivityGalen EmanueleJanuary 21, 2025Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Make People Feel Valued

It's not rocket science, it's so simple and doesn't cost a cent (2 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership, Feedback, Productivity, Team Building, Work CultureGalen EmanueleNovember 19, 2024Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Self Improvement & Self Kindness

Basically don't go easy on yourself, but go easy on yourself (3 min).

#culturedrop, Professional Development, Career Development, Accountability, Mindset, ProductivityGalen EmanueleNovember 5, 2024Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

5 Tips for Better Brainstorming Meetings

A handful of useful tips and tricks for more effective brainstorming meetings (5 min).

#culturedrop, Leadership, Work Culture, Being a Better Employee, Communication, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, ProductivityGalen EmanueleSeptember 24, 2024Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Everyone Needs a Personal Board of Directors

Everyone can use a personal board of directors for advice, wisdom, guidance, and experience (2 min).

#culturedrop, Leadership, Career Development, Innovation, Professional Development, ProductivityGalen EmanueleJune 25, 2024Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

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