Episode 12: No Clock-Ins, No Excuses: Building a Culture of Ownership with Paxton Gray
In this episode of the Bright Ideas Podcast, host Desiree B. Sharpe sits down with Paxton Gray, CEO of digital marketing agency 97th Floor, to discuss how embracing a results-only work environment (ROWE) has reshaped their culture and performance. Paxton shares what it’s really like to lead a 90-person team where flexibility isn’t tied to hours but to outcomes, and how this shift has improved retention, autonomy, and innovation, especially through times of uncertainty like the pandemic. They dive into the importance of clear KPIs, redefining leadership during rapid growth, and how to build systems that let people perform at their best no matter when or where they work. If you're a people leader looking to scale while honoring culture, accountability, and employee trust, this conversation is full of practical insights you won’t want to miss.
Connect with Paxton:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paxtongray/
paxton@97thfloor.com
