
Burned Out But Still Smiling: The Dangerous Myth of Strong Leadership
They’re smiling. They’re still showing up. But inside, they’re crumbling. That’s the image of many leaders today—burned out, isolated, yet afraid to say it. They’ve
They’re smiling. They’re still showing up. But inside, they’re crumbling. That’s the image of many leaders today—burned out, isolated, yet afraid to say it. They’ve
Despite what the best performer or some overzealous employee would say, burnout is no badge of honor. It is, in every sense of the word,
In my own conversations as a coach and founder of Most Loved Workplace®, I see the same pattern: too many people feel emotionally disconnected from
In today’s competitive landscape, many organizations still strive to be “liked.” They invest in friendly cultures, flexibility, and traditional engagement initiatives. But the hard truth?
By Louis Carter, Founder & CEO of Most Loved Workplace® I had just finished a particularly difficult call with a Fortune 500 CHRO when the
How to Enhance Your Employer Brand for a Competitive Edge and Engagement A strong employer brand is crucial for attracting top talent and retaining your
Employee engagement is crucial for any organization’s success. A motivated workforce leads to higher productivity, reduced turnover, and a more robust company culture. However, measuring
Engaging employees isn’t just a box to check on a list of HR initiatives—it’s a vital investment in a company’s productivity, culture, and growth. High
The success of an organization hinges on two critical elements: a strong company culture and high levels of employee engagement. While often considered HR concerns,
Engaging remote and hybrid teams has become a pressing concern for organizations. With the shift toward flexible work models, employers must implement innovative approaches prioritizing
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.
Mentorship significantly improves early-career retention and satisfaction. A global Universitas Negeri Surabaya study found that mentored employees stay 68% longer and report up to 20% higher job satisfaction than those without mentors. Employees with mentors
Why Floot Apps Succeed or Fail Floot has quickly become one of the most exciting ways to build apps in real time. With just prompts, you can spin up tools that would have taken a
Original Post from X: Louis Carter (@louislcarter)Thank you @brucerosenstein and @ShanthaRMohan for sharing this. Frances remains often on my mind for the profound influence she had on my work at Most Loved Workplace (@LovedWorkplace), and
Lately, headlines are sounding the alarm about “AI sabotage” — employees allegedly undermining their company’s artificial intelligence initiatives out of fear of being replaced. But let’s be clear: the real story isn’t sabotage. It’s a
Research consistently links inclusive leadership to organizational strength. Studies from Deloitte and Harvard Business Review indicate that authentic support for LGBTQ+ inclusion—beyond policy—drives measurable outcomes. There is a marked difference in organizational stance and outcomes
I used to wear exhaustion like a badge of honor. Long hours? Relentless pressure? Just part of being a “strong leader.” Then neuroscience hit me with hard truth. Chronic stress shrinks the prefrontal cortex, the
The corner office has become a pressure cooker. Behind polished LinkedIn posts and earnings calls, a silent epidemic is brewing: 78% of executives report chronic exhaustion, while 65% hide panic attacks before board meetings (Harvard
They’re smiling. They’re still showing up. But inside, they’re crumbling. That’s the image of many leaders today—burned out, isolated, yet afraid to say it. They’ve been taught that strength means silence, that resilience means hiding
Despite what the best performer or some overzealous employee would say, burnout is no badge of honor. It is, in every sense of the word, a red flag. Yet, 72% of CEOs admit they’ve pushed
In my own conversations as a coach and founder of Most Loved Workplace®, I see the same pattern: too many people feel emotionally disconnected from their jobs. They show up physically but have checked out