by L. Lavon Gray, PhD | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog
When we fail to execute, we fail our teams, leave our customers exposed, and set our businesses up for disaster.
by L. Lavon Gray, PhD | Aug 4, 2021 | Blog
Let’s face it, dealing with difficult personalities is hard work. Left unaddressed, however, unhealthy conflict creates tension, reduces productivity and can wreck workplace cultures. Although it can be hard to reconcile different work styles and value systems, it’s...
by L. Lavon Gray, PhD | Jul 14, 2021 | Blog
“It’s fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.” – Bill Gates Face it: None of us like to admit we’re wrong. I’ve been a sports official for over 30 years, working every level from peewee football to college...
by L. Lavon Gray, PhD | Jun 30, 2021 | Blog
Dread. Anxiety. Boredom. Fear. Anger. If these words describe your feelings about your job, you just might be in a toxic work culture. While you may think you have a dream job, if the culture is toxic, it can turn into a nightmare very quickly. This is because...
by L. Lavon Gray, PhD | Jun 9, 2021 | Blog
“If you want others to like you, if you want to develop real friendships, if you want to help others at the same time as you help yourself, keep this principle in mind: Become genuinely interested in other people.” — Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and...