Learning with Larry

I am a Native American economist skilled in making complex topics accessible for working professionals, from pricing and business strategy to inequality and building organizational belonging.

Need to understand how tariffs might impact your business? I got you. Not sure what to do for Native American Heritage Month in November, I've got you there, too. From leading hundreds virtually to diving deep with just a few, workshops can be crafted to the needs of your people and organization. A few previous engagements:

Day-long workshop on pricing and the state of the economy with a small team in a multinational chemical company.
Panel presentation on inequality for 200 HR professionals at a global airline.
The basics of micro- or macroeconomics in two hours as part of business training programs.
Virtual workshop for Executive MBA students on economic inequality and building managerial empathy

I earned five teaching awards at the UNC Kenan Flagler Business School and recently co-wrote a paper on Indigenous approaches to teaching economics, where the core idea is learning together. This is my jam! I bring my knowledge and help bring out the knowledge you already possess.

Samples and Possibilities

Economics

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State of the Economy

Inflation and Changing Prices Sample.pdf

Economics for Managers

Economics for Managers Sample.pdf

Video Lesson on Incentives

Belonging

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Managing in the Face of Inequality

Managing in the Face of Systemic Inequality Sample.pdf

Native American Stereotypes

Native American Identity Sample.pdf

Storytelling and Inequality

Writing Workshop Sample.pdf

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Here's what your team members could be saying ...

Larry Chavis is an exceptional speaker who brings macro and microeconomics to life with humor, relatable real-world examples, and a genuine, authentic style that makes the presentations interesting and engaging. His approach and style create a connection, like hearing insights from an effortlessly cool relative. - Workshop Participant

This course is about general decency and the core of what it means to be alive, known, and loved. - Executive MBA Student

Larry had real-world data to offer during live sessions that was sometimes current down to the day of the class. It helped to show those of us who aren't mathematically/economically inclined how Economics relates back to what we do in the business world. - Executive MBA Student

In a world where diversity, equity and inclusion are such glaring issues, I really appreciate your unapologetic stance on issues that really matter. I’m not just saying this because I’m a black man, but also as a human being who witnesses the inequities in layers - Executive MBA Student

Professor Chavis gave a masterclass on teaching. His authenticity gave others the permission to also be authentic. Several people cried when watching videos and sharing stories. I would say this class was as much about healing as about race and inclusiveness. - Executive MBA Student

I've never seen anyone make a group of people feel more comfortable with being themselves and openly sharing their thoughts and feelings. - Executive MBA Student

The course builds upon our microeconomics curriculum in the MBA Core classes and applies it to real-world examples with clear implications on how strategy can impact a business. There are concepts that I'll be taking into my career and using in day to day work. - Executive MBA Student

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