David Brancaccio

Yeah.

And, you know, it's not a venue for the boss to bring a PowerPoint and outline the strategic goals for first and second quarter of 2026.

But, you know, a party done right is an opportunity to reset, I guess, from the year that we're wrapping up.

Greg Hawks is a workplace culture strategist and author of the forthcoming book, Act Like an Owner.

Greg, happy holidays.

Thank you so much.

Happy holidays to you.

And dear listener, what was your reaction when he raised the specter of senior management singing karaoke?

Let me recast that thought.

How about senior management joining with you in holiday song?

I think it sounds better the second way.

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