Greg Hawks

Greg Hawks, an author and speaker on workplace ownership, shares insights from his book, *Act Like an Owner*. He explores the nuanced differences between 'owners', 'renters', and 'vandals' in organizations. Hawks discusses the dangers of offloading creative processes to technology and how that can dilute our unique voice. He highlights the importance of emotional logic in decision-making and offers strategies to cultivate a more engaged and accountable work environment. Reducing toxic behaviors is critical to enable all team members to reclaim their ownership.

Greg Hawks, a workplace culture strategist and author of the upcoming book 'Act Like an Owner', dives into the intriguing dynamics of office holiday parties. He reveals how attendance patterns and interactions can signal employee engagement and commitment. Hawks discusses how leaders' mingling can indicate company openness or separation. The extravagance of the party reflects a company's value for its employees. Positive signs like laughter and cross-department mingling suggest a healthy culture, while a moment of gratitude from leaders can strengthen team bonds.