Have you ever known a person who exudes leadership qualities the moment they walk into a room? You instinctively know that this individual is in
Laissez-faire is a French word that translates into English as “leave alone“. This implies letting things thing happen without any interference. Therefore, a laissez-faire leader
Each style of leadership has a specific focus area. For example, some forms of leadership, such as democratic leadership, emphasize people’s growth while others, like
A blame culture manifests when employees pass responsibility to others for mistakes or lack of accountability. Blame cultures reinforce themselves when managers blame direct reports
The autocratic leadership style, usually seen in big bureaucratic institutions, is also found in some small and medium sized companies with other organizational structures. This
In this article, I describe the leadership styles of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. that helped calm rather than incite riots after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. that we can learn and apply to our current day conflicts.
There is a lot we can get wrong about culture mapping. We define culture mapping for organizational change as the process that establishes the specific steps needed to change the culture of an organization to bring about improvements in employee behavior and productivity in a positive way. Here is what we got wrong about Culture Mapping and what we can do about it.
A critical factor driving success in the corporate world is strong leadership. A great leader, even in the most challenging environments, can coach, guide, inspire,
5 Secrets for Creating Breakthrough Products, Services, and Solutions
This article will bring you through 8 steps toward creating and sustaining your leadership legacy. It includes thought statements, examples, and cases to help you
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.
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.
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 from a good manager to a great one. Managers who
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 workplaces. This dynamic drives a world feeling its way through
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 with rules and regulations for meeting deadlines or moving personnel
