Why do you want to tell a story?Why do you want to tell a story? Gail Thomas · Follow 3 min read · Jan 9, 2021 -- There are many reasons to tell a story. A story is a step beyond hello. In the work world, it adds context to a product launch and color to an otherwise dry business… Jan 09 21January 09, 2021Article at Medium
One-pager "Why WSA?" In my work as a copywriter for WS Audiology, a Global manufacturer of hearing aids and related products, I created this one-pager for the sales team to share with clients. Apr 01 25April 01, 2025PDF at WS Audiology
Gail Thomas on Instagram: "Running in my sisters Denver backyard is one of Desi's favorite things. #dogsofinstagram #dogsofcolorado #dogsofbrooklyn #familytime"44 likes, 2 comments - realgailthomas on February 13, 2023: "Running in my sisters Denver backyard is one of Desi's favorite things. #dogsofinstagram #dogsofcolorado #dogsofbrooklyn #familytime". Feb 13 23February 13, 2023Post at Personal Instagram
Turning the Ship Around With OKRs: A CEO takes responsibility for troubles caused byAlex Frommeyer, CEO of Beam Dental, discovered that his improperly written OKRs caused tension in the ranks. His correction helped foster alignment and trust. Feb 02 21February 02, 2021Article at whatmatters.com
Going From Fear to Freedom With OKRsStepping back: what’s so scary about metrics? Speaking of numbers: the true importance of metrics SummaryRose Kuo, OKR Coach and Technical Project Manager at TED, understands that OKRs can seem scary at first. Here, Kuo describes common fears around… Aug 18 20August 18, 2020Article at whatmatters.com
Hiring for Diversity With OKRsWhen peer-to-peer messaging platform Hustle first started recruiting LaToia Jones, she wasn’t interested. She was happy in her current job, and she had reservations about the tech industry, which “wasn’t known for its diversity.” Hustle kept reaching… Dec 08 20December 08, 2020Article at whatmatters.com
Committing to Equity With OKRsIn a world too often blind to systemic racism, Fractured Atlas walks the walk — setting an early example of how to create an equitable workplace. As a national arts service organization for artists, it is not surprising that Fractured Atlas is… Sep 16 20September 16, 2020Article at whatmatters.com
How to Get OKR Buy-InWhen it comes to showing teams how to use Objective and Key Results (OKRs), Peter Kappus knows how to rally the troops — in a low or no pressure way. “As with any kind of change, you need to find a way to do this so that you start getting benefits… Nov 18 20November 18, 2020Article at whatmatters.com
OKR Metrics: The Bridge Between Mission and ExecutionThis piece is Part Two of a two-part series featuring Upsolve.Part One: Surviving Financial Setbacks With OKRs For mission-based organizations, success is often defined by a lofty vision statement. But, in the “real world,” translating an ambitious… Sep 07 20September 07, 2020Article at whatmatters.com
We Cheer by Gail ThomasPublished in the VIllager Newspaper, about two weeks after 9/11/2001 A sweet feature story about living by Hero Highway where rescue workers and cleanup crews went down to "the pile" aka the destroyed twin towers... Oct 01 01October 01, 2001PDF at Gail A on Authory
OKR Glossary: A Comprehensive List of OKR Goal-Setting Terms with DefinitionsSince Andy Grove’s system of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) was first adopted by Google and memorialized in John Doerr’s book Measure What Matters, the methodology continues to help leaders and organizations worldwide to achieve their most… Feb 11 21February 11, 2021Article at whatmatters.com
Making OKRs Work BetterThis piece is Part Two of a two-part series featuring Beam Dental.Part One: Turning the Ship Around With OKRs SummaryAfter discovering that their execution of OKRs were the root of their company’s issues, the team at Beam Dental had to make… Jun 24 20June 24, 2020Article at whatmatters.com
3) All Hands On Deck: Taking STEM Out of the Classroom For a long time, school reformers believed that if they simply put great teachers in front of classrooms, students had all they needed to learn. Instead, it turns out even superhero teachers are… Jan 10 17January 10, 2017Article at Gail A on Authory
2015 WAS A GREAT YEAR, AND WERE EXCITED TO SHOW YOU WHY2015 WAS A GREAT YEAR AND WE RE EXCITED TO SHOW YOU WHY 13 School Districts Charter Management Organizations 13 Government Agencies Elected O ffi cials 73 Institutions of Higher Education 11 Teacher… Feb 02 16February 02, 2016PDF at Gail A on Authory
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles GALA speeches Gail Thomas c 917 204 1879 Select writing samples from Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles GALA Fundraisers 1 CHARLES SHAUGHNESSY Opening In this town it seems the busier you are the more… May 08 09May 08, 2009PDF at Gail A on Authory