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Two-Minute Masterclass in Feedback

Two-Minute Masterclass in Feedback

A quick story with h a lesson on responding to feedback in an easy, healthy way (4 min).

#culturedrop, Emotional Intelligence, Communication, Feedback, MindsetGalen EmanueleJanuary 2, 2024Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

2023 Wrap Up & Outtakes

2023 Wrap Up & Outtakes

Some 2023 numbers and big moments, but mostly outtakes and goofiness (2 min).

#culturedropGalen EmanueleDecember 26, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Happy Holidays from Galen 2023

Happy Holidays from Galen 2023

Wishing you a Happy Holidays (1 min).

#culturedrop, Emotional IntelligenceGalen EmanueleDecember 19, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Accountability Culture: High Bar, High Reward

Accountability Culture: High Bar, High Reward

The perfect recipe to balance exceptional employee experience and awesome teams (4 min).

#culturedrop, Accountability, Work Culture, Team Building, Productivity, LeadershipGalen EmanueleDecember 12, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Be Kind, Be Gentle

Be Kind, Be Gentle

Being kind unlocks a lot of doors in yourself and others (2 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Being a Better Employee, Career Development, Emotional IntelligenceGalen EmanueleDecember 5, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

How to Build a Business Case for Culture

How to Build a Business Case for Culture

Answering: "How do I get leadership to care about prioritizing culture?" (5 min)

#culturedrop, Leadership, Communication, Mindset, Work Culture, Navigating ChangeGalen EmanueleNovember 28, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Thanksgiving Gratitude & Two Quick Things

Thanksgiving Gratitude & Two Quick Things

A quick note of gratitude & two quick reminders (2 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Leadership, Accountability, Communication, Professional DevelopmentGalen EmanueleNovember 21, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Emotional Intelligence Level Up: Equanimity

Emotional Intelligence Level Up: Equanimity

Level up your EQ by practicing equanimity (5 min).

#culturedrop, Mindset, Leadership, Accountability, Communication, Professional DevelopmentGalen EmanueleNovember 14, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Values Unify, Behaviors Clarify - Workplace Culture

Values Unify, Behaviors Clarify - Workplace Culture

Taking a closer look at the difference between values and behaviors (2 min).

#culturedrop, Work Culture, Team Building, Mindset, LeadershipGalen EmanueleNovember 7, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

5 Tools & Mindsets to Navigate Change Successfully

5 Tools & Mindsets to Navigate Change Successfully

True for you as an individual, true for companies, true for life — buckle up (6 min).

#culturedrop, Professional Development, Navigating ChangeGalen EmanueleOctober 31, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop, change, Navigating change

Career Growth & Development Done Right

Career Growth & Development Done Right

A cheat-sheet for companies on career development from within (4 min).

#culturedrop, Career Development, Professional DevelopmentGalen EmanueleOctober 24, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Culture is a Verb: You Are What You Do

Culture is a Verb: You Are What You Do

The ultimate case of actions speak louder than words (4 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Work Culture, Accountability, Team BuildingGalen EmanueleOctober 17, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

5 Things to Understand About Gen Z

5 Things to Understand About Gen Z

How organizations can engage them in a meaningful way (6 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Work Culture, Diversity & InclusionGalen EmanueleOctober 10, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Is it Toxic to Say "We're a Family" at Work?

Is it Toxic to Say "We're a Family" at Work?

My two cents and perspective on this possibly touchy convo (4 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Work Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, Emotional IntelligenceGalen EmanueleOctober 3, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Get Feedback: You Can’t Fix a Problem You Don’t Know You Have

Get Feedback: You Can’t Fix a Problem You Don’t Know You Have

Asking for feedback is key (2 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Feedback, Work CultureGalen EmanueleSeptember 26, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

The Best Use of Power & Authority as a Leader

The Best Use of Power & Authority as a Leader

How and when it makes sense for leaders to assert their authority (3 min).

#culturedrop, Emotional Intelligence, Accountability, Being a Better Employee, Communication, Mindset, Saying YesGalen EmanueleSeptember 19, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Hiring for "Culture Fit" is Backwards

Hiring for "Culture Fit" is Backwards

If you’re hiring for “culture fit,” you’re doing it wrong (5 min).

#culturedrop, Hiring & Firing, Work CultureGalen EmanueleSeptember 12, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

It's Been 10 Years!

It's Been 10 Years!

A special message from Galen.

#culturedrop, Saying YesGalen EmanueleSeptember 5, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

Stop Being So Critical

Stop Being So Critical

A self check as you move about the world (2 min).

#culturedrop, Communication, Conflict, LeadershipGalen EmanueleAugust 29, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop

5 Traits of an Absolutely Phenomenal Leader

5 Traits of an Absolutely Phenomenal Leader

Must-haves for leaders to be wildly effective and successful (5 min).

#culturedrop, Emotional Intelligence, LeadershipGalen EmanueleAugust 22, 2023Shift Yes, Galen Emanuele, team culture, teams, eq, Culture Drop, #culturedrop