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THE CONTROL ROOM
Where strategic experience meets the future of innovation.
The Great Lie: The Illusion of Control in Leadership and Why We Sacrifice Today
"We often talk about the 'what' and the 'how' of strategy and execution. But we rarely pause to reflect on the 'why.' In the quiet moments between the chaos, this is what matters most. It’s not just about building a legacy in the industry; it’s about honoring the people who support you while you build it.
Tony Grayson
Dec 147 min read
3 Essential Military Leadership Skills Veterans Teach the Civilian Sector: The Model of Moral Courage
Veterans teach 3 vital military leadership skills business lacks: Shared Accountability, Systemic Clarity, and Moral Courage. Tony Grayson (former submarine Commander) discusses the HRO model for success in high-stakes tech.
Tony Grayson
Dec 78 min read
The Cognitive Dissonance of Leadership: Why Your Self-Preservation is Your Team's Biggest Blind Spot
Are you a hypocritical leader? Your biology is wired for self-preservation. Tony Grayson (former Submarine Commander) discusses how to overcome the Cognitive Dissonance in your leadership and conquer your ego's blind spot.
Tony Grayson
Nov 268 min read
Why I Stopped Reading Leadership Books: The Case for Contextual Intelligence in Leadership
A former nuclear submarine commander (Tony Grayson) explains why generic advice like Servant Leadership fails in a crisis, and offers 3 ways to build Contextual Intelligence instead.
Tony Grayson
Nov 2410 min read
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