Like most of you, perhaps, I have demonstrated some expertise at the ability to ride a bicycle since the age of 3. Unlike most of you, I have perfected that skill in multiple expedition bicycle races, featured on CBS Sport three times, bicycle tours throughout Europe,...
2014 Articles Published in Professional Safety
I have been asked to submit 6-8 articles for publication in Professional Safety, the professional journal for the American Society of Safety Engineers. Here are the published titles from 2014: 1. "Succession Planning 101." March, 2014. p. 35....
2014 TN Safety Congress
Yesterday I was asked to "step in" as a speaker for the Tennessee Safety Congress on Monday, July 21, 2014 in Nashville, TN, at the Opryland Conference Center. Today is Friday. I said, "Sure. Glad to help." The title is "Trends in Safety Leadership" and the main...
Nashville: A new address and 7 examples
After 7.15.14 our new address is: 3482 Stagecoach Dr, Franklin, TN 37067 704.995.6647 cell Special Offer: Please call for a free consultation in your Nashville area office to discuss your leaders or your business. Why did we relocate? 1. Personally: to support my...
5 Hot Tips for Succession Planning
This article was published in the March, 2014 issue of Professional Safety magazine, at their request. Here is the pdf for you to share with others: SuccessionPlanning PS 3.2014 Here is the article: At a recent ASSE meeting I asked, “What is your leadership succession...
Motivation 101- How to Apply Expectancy Theory to Your Business
Motivation is a messy subject. Perhaps each of us has wondered, “Why do people do what they do?” Or, “Why is my child acting like that?” or “How can I understand why I want that shiny object?” Those three questions are mirrored by academics, who state that all...
Corporate Trends in diversity coaching
Diversity in Corporate America. I recently did some research on trends in diversity and leadership coaching. As you may know, an international assignment is often mandatory for high potential employees in global companies. Recent research indicates that corporate...
Property For Sale
Thank you for your interest in our spectacular property on Lake James, near Morganton and Marion, NC. We urge you to print this page for your reference. (updated 2.10.14) 1. The link describing our property and photos is located at...
Who is Doug Gray, PCC?
Doug Gray, PCC, is a Leadership Consultant and Executive Coach. Coaching and Consulting Experience Since 1997, Doug has partnered with hundreds of executive leaders in the Healthcare, Energy, Manufacturing, IT, Construction and Financial industries. He is quick to...
How to Mentor Potential Safety Coaches; Using the 3A Model
Mentoring is NOT the same as coaching. At the request of the editors of Professional Safety, the journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers, I wrote this article published in December, 2013. The pdf is here: Dec2013 PS article-mentoring The 3A Model can be...
Managing Subcontractors, 5 Proven Tactics
Managing Subcontractors, 5 Proven Tactics, by Doug Gray, in Professional Safety, June 2013. ASSE- June 2013- Managing Subs- p1.rtfd ASSE- June 2013- Managing Subs- p2.rtfd Managing other people is hard. There is no way to avoid that fact. This article was written at...
What Site Managers want from Safety Leaders; 5 Tips for Improving Competence and Solutions
What Site Managers Want from Safety Leaders, 5 Tips for Improving Competence and Solutions, by Doug Gray, Professional Safety, May 2013. May2013p1 WhatSite ManagersWant May2013p2 SiteManagersWant This article was written at the request of the editors of Professional...