Vibecast17 Dec 2025

Building Energy People Want to Follow | Eliza Jackson

What if the secret to a thriving workplace isn't perks or policies, but the energy people feel the moment they walk in? 🔋

In this eye-opening episode, Kristi sits down with Eliza Jackson, Chief People & Operations leader at ButcherBox, to explore what she calls "the vibe" that powerful blend of energy, emotional connection, and environment that determines whether people feel like they belong or want to run for the door.

Eliza takes us through her non-linear journey: from high-pay finance roles to a drastic pivot into education after one life-changing moment inside a community school circle in Brooklyn. That experience taught her how culture can ignite purpose even when it comes with a 75 percent pay cut and 4 a.m. alarm clocks.

This episode challenges leaders, builders, and teammates everywhere to rethink what culture really is: not a program or a policy, but the everyday energy we bring to each other, one collision, one conversation, one human moment at a time.

Additional Resources:

Eliza Jackson - Chief People & Administrative Officer @ ButcherBox LinkedIn

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Key Takeaways:

Culture is an energy people instantly feel through belonging and connection.
In-person collisions create the strongest relationships and team momentum.
Core values must be practiced daily in hiring, feedback, and recognition.
Coaching and continuous learning help people lead with confidence and resilience.
Great culture requires trust, autonomy, and tough calls when the fit isn't right.

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