In this episode, Doug Gray, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Action Learning Associates, LLC and co-Founder of Assess Next Gen, LLC, shares his expertise on fostering psychological capital (PsyCap) and intergenerational understanding within family enterprises. With over 25 years of experience and a deep background in leadership development, Doug explores how families can build stronger connections across generations while managing wealth and legacy dynamics.

Throughout the conversation, Doug delves into essential concepts like the HERO framework (Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism) and practical approaches to family storytelling and legacy preservation. He emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for authentic communication, developing leadership skills in rising generations, and balancing family privacy with meaningful connection. Listen to our latest episode to hear Doug's insights on building psychological capital, fostering intergenerational dialogue, and implementing strategies that help families flourish while preserving their legacy.

About Doug Gray

Doug Gray, Ph.D., is the Founder and CEO of Action Learning Associates, LLC and co-Founder of Assess Next Gen, LLC, bringing over 25 years of executive coaching and leadership consulting experience to family enterprises and organizations. With a doctorate in Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University, Doug has established himself as a pioneer in developing psychological capital (PsyCap) within family businesses and nurturing next-generation leadership talent. His innovative HERO framework (Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism) has become instrumental in helping families navigate complex wealth and legacy dynamics.

As a champion for leadership excellence and intergenerational understanding, Doug's expertise spans across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and education sectors. His approach combines rigorous academic research with practical, actionable strategies that help families create safe spaces for authentic communication and legacy preservation. Through his work at Action Learning Associates and Assess Next Gen, Doug remains dedicated to helping leaders and teams achieve measurable business outcomes while fostering the development of future organizational leaders.

Resources discussed in this episode:

• The Five Capitals: Wealth as Well-being
• The Success Playbook for Next Gen Family Business Leaders

Contact Cory Gagnon | Beacon Family Office at Assante Financial Management Ltd. 

• Website: BeaconFamilyOffice.com
• LinkedIn: Cory Gagnon
• LinkedIn: Beacon Family Office
• Email: beaconfamilyoffice@assante.com

Contact Doug Gray | Action Learning Associates, LLC

Websites

• NextGenPeerGroups.com
• AssessNextGen.com
• Action-Learning.com
• books2read.com/NEXTGEN
   
• LinkedIn: Doug Gray
• Substack: grayd.substack.com
• Twitter/X: @ALACoaching
• Email: doug@action-learning.com

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