5 Ways to Stop a Blame Culture

5 Ways to Stop a Blame Culture

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

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What We Got Wrong About Culture Mapping

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.

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Top 9 leadership styles

The Top 11 Leadership Styles

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,

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Overcome the Real Barriers to Change

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.

How Impactful Is The Charismatic Leadership Style?

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 bureaucratic leadership, are focused on existing structures and hierarchies. However,

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5 Ways to Stop a Blame Culture

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 or lower level employees rather than taking responsibility themselves.  Taking

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Is an Autocratic Leadership Style Effective?

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 leadership style’s main advantage is that managers and direct reports

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What We Got Wrong About Culture Mapping

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.

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The Top 11 Leadership Styles

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, and maintain team spirit. Strong leadership is especially crucial in

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Three Winning Tips for Consensus Building with Bully Business Partners

Bully business partner

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

Why Halting Your Change Efforts Hurts You and Your Company (And What to Do About It)

Why Halting Your Change Efforts Hurts You and Your Company (And What to Do About It)

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

Four Surefire Ways to Hire and Scale Rapidly

Hiring quality talent, hire quickly, scale quickly

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.

Most Loved Leaders Show with special guest Stan Middleman, CEO Freedom Mortgage

Stanley Middleman

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.

4 Clear Signs That You Need Leadership Training

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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

4 Highly Effective Ways to Practice Democratic Leadership

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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

Does a Transactional Leadership Style Work Today?

Transactional leadership style

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

3 Most Loved Leaders (And What They Have Accomplished)

The Top Three Most Loved Leaders (And What They Have Accomplished)

People with unique personalities and the potential to influence those around them appear every once in a while. However, people who truly stand out by making a difference as individuals and leaders are few and

7 Ways To Ensure Your Employees Will Love Returning To The Office

Return to Office

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. However, is a fully remote schedule best for every worker

The Five Insights Nobody Knows About Best Places To Work For

The Five Insights Nobody Knows About Best Places to Work For

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 get a fixed income in exchange for their efforts. It