L. Lavon Gray
PhD, MBA, CSP
MS, USOrganizational Conflict Specialist... Award-Winning Author...
Business Owner...
Professor...
NCAA Football Referee...
These are just a few of the hats worn by Dr. Lavon Gray.
From conference rooms filled with bully bosses and passive aggressive co-workers, to college football stadiums filled with screaming coaches and out of control fans, when it comes to conflict, Lavon has seen it all. More importantly, he learned to thrive in the middle of the chaos! As a result, over the past thirty years Lavon has accumulated more than 7,000 hours of platform experience helping leaders across the United States resolve conflict, gain traction, and lead their organizations to healthier futures.
A professional member of the National Speaker's Association, Lavon holds certificates in mediation from Northwestern University and conflict resolution from Cornell University, and is a certified speaker and leadership coach with The John Maxwell Team. He has written five books, including Never Wrestle with Pigs: A Survival Guide for Dealing with Difficult Personalities, and developed the Organizational Conflict IndexTM to help organizations identify their internal conflict levels and develop strategies that promote organization health. In addition to his work as a professional speaker, Lavon is co-founder, co-owner and managing partner for The Blue Hen Agency in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Organizational Conflict Specialist... Award-Winning Author...
Business Owner...
Professor...
NCAA Football Referee...
These are just a few of the hats worn by Dr. Lavon Gray.
From conference rooms filled with bully bosses and passive aggressive co-workers, to college football stadiums filled with screaming coaches and out of control fans, when it comes to conflict, Lavon has seen it all. More importantly, he learned to thrive in the middle of the chaos! As a result, over the past thirty years Lavon has accumulated more than 7,000 hours of platform experience helping leaders across the United States resolve conflict, gain traction, and lead their organizations to healthier futures.
A professional member of the National Speaker's Association, Lavon holds certificates in mediation from Northwestern University and conflict resolution from Cornell University, and is a certified speaker and leadership coach with The John Maxwell Team. He has written five books, including Never Wrestle with Pigs: A Survival Guide for Dealing with Difficult Personalities, and developed the Organizational Conflict IndexTM to help organizations identify their internal conflict levels and develop strategies that promote organization health. In addition to his work as a professional speaker, Lavon is co-founder, co-owner and managing partner for The Blue Hen Agency in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Never Wrestle with Pigs: Dealing with Difficult Personalities
Format: 45-Minute Keynote
This program is perfect for:
Conventions, Conferences
After-Dinner Speeches
Corporate Events
The audience will...
Choose to Defuse: Conflict Resolution in the Heat of the Battle
Recent research indicates U.S. companies lose over $359 billion every year because of organizational conflict. But while conflict is inevitable, it doesn't have to be unhealthy. The Choose to Defuse™ Workshop focuses on identifying anger triggers,...
Define Your Tomorrow: Shaping Organizations and Teams for Success
Format: 45-Minute Keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Conventions, Conferences
- After-Dinner Speeches
- Corporate Events
- An appreciation for overcoming adversity in life.
- An understanding...
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