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Gray Cat Leadership Lessons: Be Part of the Program

Jul 28, 2024
 

 

Not every team and member is built the same way. It is critical for the manager to understand each of the personalities and manage the group with its myriad of personalities. 
 
In some cases, it can become evident to the manager that the reason the team is faltering, is not due to talent, but rather misguided talent. 
 
Understanding what makes each employee tick is critical to maximize productivity out of each of the employees and ultimately the overall team. 
 
That being said, the employee bears some of the burden of optimizing their environment and electing to become part of the program.
 
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John Matthews, President & CEO, Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc.

John Matthews is the Founder and President of Gray Cat Enterprises, Inc. a Raleigh, NC-based management consulting company. Gray Cat specializes in strategic project management and consulting for multi-unit operations; interim executive management; and strategic planning. Mr. Matthews has over 30 years of senior-level executive experience in the retail industry, involving three dynamic multi-unit companies. Mr. Matthews experience includes President of Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches; Vice President of Marketing, Merchandising, Corporate Communications, Facilities and Real Estate for Clark Retail Enterprises/White Hen Pantry; and National Marketing Director at Little Caesar's Pizza! Pizza!