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
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
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
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
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
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 do not always have to achieve consensus. There are times when attempting to agree on some issues might even be counterproductive. It can result
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
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
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.
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.
Effective leadership relies on genuine feedback, recognition, and support. However, providing false praise can harm leaders’ effectiveness and the overall dynamics within a team or organization. Research has shed light on the dangers of insincere
The Love of Workplace Index™ SPARK framework encompasses five critical practices observed in certified Most Loved Workplaces®. These practices foster high employee sentiment among employees, leading to positive organizational outcomes such as increased productivity, innovation,
Have you ever felt like you were the only one speaking at a meeting, and everyone else shuts their mouth to avoid incriminating themselves? This happens and can cause disastrous effects like stagnation, accidents, lost
One of the age-old questions in leadership is whether it is better to be feared or loved by your followers. To gain insights into this question, I surveyed my LinkedIn followers to understand people’s perceptions
As leaders ascend to C-level positions, they face the delicate balance of building positive relationships with their teams while driving progress and achieving organizational goals. While being liked is desirable, leaders must also be cautious
Effective communication is a cornerstone of human interaction, particularly if you want to live and work in a high-performing company where employees love to do their best work. However, many leaders, or, for that matter,
Organizations must adapt and transform to stay competitive in today’s dynamic business landscape. Adapting and transforming involves driving change and influencing individuals to embrace new ideas and behaviors. However, research by esteemed experts like Marshall
Trust is a vital ingredient in any successful organization. Without it, teams cannot collaborate effectively, and individuals cannot work toward a common goal. Yet building trust is often easier said than done. Many organizations need
As a leadership development expert and organizational change consultant, I have worked with countless leaders across various industries. Through my experiences, I have understood that certain qualities set successful leaders apart from those who struggle
As a leadership development expert and organizational change consultant, I have seen many leaders fall into the trap of blaming others when things go wrong. Whether it’s blaming team members, external stakeholders, or customers, or
