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.
You’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting,” wherein disgruntled or burned-out workers do the absolute minimum to keep their job and be paid. There is a new buzzword in opposition: quiet hiring. Quiet hiring is a
Quiet quitting refers to a workplace where employees remain in their current job while giving the least time, effort, and energy necessary for the role. A combination of technological development and the post-COVID-19 environment has
If you had a difficult day at work, you have encountered toxic positivity and were advised “you’re bringing the mood down” or “positive vibes only.” When you actively suppress, downplay, or invalidate negative emotions, you
Mass layoffs are a painful but common occurrence in the corporate world, and they frequently leave workers confused about how they will be affected and what to do next. With low unemployment rates and rapid
Feelings can be a fluffy word for the workplace, but it’s time to rethink your relationship with the word feelings. Research and common sense indicate that employees’ feelings impact your team’s long-term sustainability and performance.
HR leaders understand that it’s critical to measure the effectiveness of HR strategies. The issue is that most HR metrics have traditionally relied on standard measurements that hopefully align with the bottom line. But HR
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
