Expert interview with my brother Stuart Gray, founder/president of www.4remarkable.com, www.hospitalityrocks.com, and www.bluecollarsalesguys.com. Stuart is an expert sales consultant, recruiter, customer service trainer and technology provider for independent...
Neural constellations: how to describe change and decision making
When I studied decision-making in college, the thinking was linear. Stimulus A caused response B. I wonder, if have we have learned much since then... My undergraduate psychology classes were at Hamilton College, the alma mater of B.F. Skinner, a leader of...
Free download of Passionate Action: 5 Steps to Creating Extraordinary Success in Life and Work, chapter 1
I wrote this book in 2007 when preparing for a relocation. Yesterday I re-read chapter 1. It provoked me, and it should provoke you. Here you go: Passionate Action, Chapter 1 To order the full book, go...
How much is your time worth?
Recently a client was struggling with two related issues: 1. How much to pay his employees and subcontractors, and 2. How to manage his accountant who regularly arrived late for scheduled meetings. I suggested that he should bill the accountant at least $1.00 per...
What Site Managers Want From Safety Leaders, Published in Professional Safety, May 2013
At the request of the editors of Professional Safety magazine, I interviewed several site managers to gain their wisdom Regardless of your industry, or job title, you can apply these 5 Tips to your business. May2013p1 WhatSite ManagersWant (page 1 of 2) May2013p2...
How to Coach Safety Coaches, published in Professional Safety, February 2013
You do not need to be a safety professional to appreciate the value of coaching, managing, or leading. I urge you to apply this article to your clients, or your company: Coach safety coaches Feb 2013 p.1.rtfd Coach safety coaches Feb 2013 p.2.rtfd So, how are you...
Book Review on “The Dan Sullivan Question” (2009)
I'll give the book 5 stars for the model, and 3 stars on the writing quality. This review will focus on the model behind "The Question." The subtitle explains its lofty vision: "Ask it and transform anyone's future" This book was referred to me by several clients....
Partnering with Executive Development Consulting to provide Predictive Talent Assessments
Throughout my career I have always done one thing: leadership development. And my career has catapulted at many times... Specifically, whenever I partner with smart people doing great work. In 2012 I partnered with Adam Ortiz, PsyD, Chris Leupold, PhD, and the team...
Vote for success secrets here…
Imagine a mega-lottery where they winner gains a lifetime of wealth... All you have to do is rank the following in the correct order. Question: what are the most important secrets to success in life and work? ____ talent ____ luck ____ambition Yes, there is a...
Doug Gray, the Passionate Action guy
Fact: We all aspire to be a superhero Fact: I have written a book with a purple cover called "Passionate Actiuon: 5 Steps to Creating Success in Life and Work" (2007) Fact: There is no sex in the book. Sorry. So what does it mean to be the Passionate Action guy?...
Are you a GOMO?
GOMO stands for Going Through the Motions. Some 70% of workers are dissatisfied with their jobs. Some 50% of marriages end in divorce. Some 20% of people make a living doing what they love... Huh? Yes, it is possible. Here are two stories. 1. One of my clients,...
What’s Next?
Option 1. Americans are known throughout the world as a country of optimists. We were founded as the "New World", we foster Nobel Prizes and Patents and innovations that imply global leadership for centuries to come. The defining question is "What's next?" Consider...