A good manager takes charge of their team. A great manager takes the lead. Recognizing what needs to change is the first step in transitioning
Work is a social construct. Since labor moved from the cottage, forest, and field, we have struggled to understand the relationship among work, workers, and
A transactional leader prefers to lead with order and structure. They are likely to be in charge of military operations, large enterprises, or global projects
Throughout history, certain individuals have stood out not only for their achievements but also for the way they inspired people to believe in something greater.
If there is one thing that COVID revealed as it relates to the world of work, some employees can be productive working outside the office.
Employees are the most valuable asset possessed by a business. It is easy for a company’s most valuable asset to lose motivation when they only
When it comes to involving others to co-creating, get in the mindset of putting others first. Focus on the design of the communication to get
Leaders in the workplace often struggle with gaining acceptance for ideas or solutions to problems. It does not matter if your ideas are brilliant if
Have you ever been in a team in which someone took charge by communicating a compelling understanding of the purpose of the project, a marked
What is facilitative leadership? Is it an underrated way to lead? It could be because facilitation and balancing various viewpoints is often seen as a
Organizational change often fails, not because of poor ideas, but because of emotional resistance and misalignment. At Louis Carter, we help you tackle the human side of change head-on. From silos to fear of the unknown, we identify what truly holds your team back and replace resistance with purpose. Our proven methodology empowers leaders to create emotionally connected, high-performing workplaces where change isn’t feared, it’s embraced.
Suicide rates slowly returning to their pre-pandemic levels is a sign of things to come. In the United States, there were 47,646 suicide mortalities in 2021, up from 45,979 in 2020. That represents a growth
The majority of employees detest critical feedback. If an employee is used to their supervisor praising them, hearing that they didn’t live up to expectations or did something improperly at work can severely blow their
People need to understand polarity – opposing viewpoints that seem to negate each other. With some vigor, my coaching clients challenge me to explain why feedback takes radically opposing positions. How can some peers praise and
Being a leader requires opening yourself to continuous learning. Some learning can come from your routine experiences. However, how often have you found that being in the company of like-minded leaders to gain knowledge and
What is a Leader? A leader is an individual who directs a group, company, country, or state of affairs. A strong business leader sets goals and facilitates people to collaborate and feel excited to achieve
Co-creation allows you to include many different people in your innovation process and the development of new practices. When you tell someone what to do, you will win or lose; your success becomes infinite if
You do not always have to achieve consensus. There are times when attempting to agree on some issues might even be counterproductive. It can result in expensive delays or a leadership failure. However, establishing consensus
Almost every debate about organizational change begins with the obvious statement that “change is difficult.” And, on the surface: change as its name implies necessitates effort. The problem with this mindset, which permeates our workplaces
Companies that want to seize opportunities, grow unconstrained, and look long-term are hiring fast. Once you know you need to hire quickly, the following steps can ensure that you’re hiring process is efficient and productive.
Stanley Middleman is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Mortgage Corporation, a national, full-service mortgage banker headquartered in Mount Laurel, NJ. The company is ranked in the top 10 mortgage originators nationally.
