As a kid
Born in Denver, CO. Then our parents moved 14 times in 4 states before I went to college. So, I learned to land with my feet under me. Eagle Scout who wanted to play pro hockey. College in NY and MN and NH. Multiple careers since then. Prep School teacher for 9 years at 4 schools in 4 states. Outward Bound instructor at 5 schools in 2 countries for 10 seasons. Expedition adventure racer on CBS Sports three times. Managed a non-profit for 8 years at a Quaker School that grew over 800%. CEO for hundreds of business leaders since 1997. Executive coach and manager at four F500 organizations. Family business consultant, created a 360 leadership assessment process. Dissertation research globally validated positive psychology protocols… The GRAY line throughout each career step is that I remain focused on leadership development. The best evidence is our two adult children. And our marriage.
1. Why publish these blog posts now?
I’ve got many articles, books, videos, pods online.
And I’ve got many more in my head that need to be shared.
Recently I read The Exponential Organization 2.0, by Peter Diamandis, which encourages all of us to write our Massive Transformational Purpose (MTP). Mine is to transform Next Gen leaders.
The largest wealth transfer in history is happening now- over $74 Trillion USD. You may know that over 65% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the US is driven by family business, which creates over 60% of new job growth. Those numbers are higher in different corners of the world, and the same two problems persist in every corner of the world.
- Older family business leaders need to give up control and develop their multi-generational purpose or legacy.
- Younger family business leaders need to practice new behaviors, so that they gain clarity about careers, succession, and the future.
Parents have the same hopes and fears.
YOU can help them by forwarding these posts to your friends and family today.
2. What kind of community do I want us to develop?
I’m a practical person who wants to share what works with others who want to transform their worlds.
3. Specifically…
I want to share my writing with
- Parents who don’t know how to lead their children
- Managers who don’t know how to increase productivity of others
- Leaders who don’t know how to influence followers toward a better future
- Consultants who need to know what really works
- Change agents and Dreamers who need a playbook.
If you’d like to discuss any of those topics, then you should contact me ASAP.