L. Lavon Gray

Business Owner…
Organizational Conflict Specialist…
Award-Winning Author…
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 resolve conflict, gain traction, and lead their organizations to healthier futures.

Lavon holds the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) from the National Speakers Association (NSA®), as well as a PhD with a specialization in administration and an
MBA in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise, as well as certificates in Mediation from Northwestern University, Conflict Resolution from Cornell University, and Leadership from Harvard University. A certified speaker and leadership coach with The John Maxwell Team, Lavon has written six books, including "Choose to Defuse: 101 Tips for Handling Conflict without Making It Worse" and "Never Wrestle with Pigs: A Survival Guide for Dealing with Difficult Personalities"