Networking in Lexington
2nd Friday of the Month
11:30am-1:00pm

September Topic: Conquering the Pyramid of Dysfunction: How to Build an Effective Culture with Ashley Samson
Attendees will learn about creating a productive team culture by situating their organizational development around the principles of the Pyramid of Disfunction, with specific emphasis on how to avoid the pitfalls that can derail a team’s success. Through discussion, reflection, and interaction, participants will gain knowledge and skills to help their teams reach their full potential.

Key Learnings & Takeaways:

• Understanding of the Pyramid of Dysfunction and its components
• Learn how to apply the Pyramid’s concepts to team/organizational settings
• Gain knowledge and skills for how to specifically apply those concepts to enhance team culture and effectively establish trust-based business relationships.

About Ashley

Dr Ashley Samson is a professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Samson spent the first 12 years of her career at California State University, Northridge (in the LA metroplex) where she taught courses in sport psychology and sport sociology and conducted research on athletes. During her time at CSUN, Dr. Samson served the athletic department as their mental performance consultant and worked with individual athletes, teams, and coaches on the psychological aspects of peak performance.

In her current role at the University of Kentucky, Dr. Samson continues to teach courses in sport psychology while also mentoring graduate students and maintaining a private practice. Her research focuses on athlete self-perceptions (self-efficacy, self-confidence, self-talk, etc) as well as mindfulness practices for well-being and performance enhancement.

When not at work, Dr. Samson is either running, doing yoga, or sitting on her horse, who she competes in the equestrian sport of 3-Day Eventing. She received her PhD from Louisiana State University and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.