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Executive Summary Hi everyone! Welcome back to a new episode of The Leader Show with Lou Carter. Today, Lou interviews Sudhir Agarwal, the CEO of Everise. They discuss how Everise became a Most Loved Workplace® and Sudhir’s journey as a leader. So, without any further ado, let’s jump right in! Everise Follows A People-First Company Culture Lou kicks off the conversation by asking Sudhir to share his professional journey. Sudhir replies by highlighting his 24 years in the service industry. He then talks about how he got tired of working in companies with a lot of bureaucracy and politics, which... 

Executive Summary Ladies and gentlemen welcome back to another episode of the Leader Show with Lou Carter. Our guest today is Tia Graham, who is the Certified Chief Happiness Officer and author of the book Be A Happy Leader.  Tia talks about the importance of happiness at work and how leaders can create a positive environment for their employees. She also shares her insights on the benefits of mindfulness, self-compassion, and connecting with others, as well as the role of autonomy, trust, and collaboration in creating a happy workplace.  Additionally, Tia identifies the importance of utilizing one’s strengths and the... 

Executive Summary Hi everyone! Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Leader Show with Lou Carter. Joining us today is Dr. Candace Steele Flippin, who shares her insights on the prevalence of “quiet quitting”, a phenomenon occuring in many organizations today. So, without any further delay, let’s get to the meat of the matter.     Employees Who Feel A Connection To Their Work Are Likely To Perform Well Lou begins by asking Dr. Candace the meaning of quiet quitting as she understands it. She explains that quiet quitting occurs when employees in an organization do only what is expected... 

Executive Summary Hey everyone! Thanks for joining us on another episode of the Leader Show with Lou Carter. Our guest today is Candice Lu from Qvest, formerly OnPrem Solution Partners. In this episode, we will take a look at Qvest’s work culture and how it became a certified Most Loved Workplace®.  Now, without further ado, let’s get straight to business. Qvest Helps People Solve Problems In The Industry Louis kicks off the conversation by asking Candice to introduce her company, Qvest (formerly known as OnPrem Solutions), and how she created it. Candice has a background in media and entertainment and... 

Executive Summary Hi! Welcome back to another episode of the Leader Show with Lou Carter. Joining us is George Beebe, director of Grand Strategy at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and former head of Russia analysis for CIA Intelligence under Vice President Dick Cheney.  In this episode, they discuss the situation in Ukraine and its impact on the global economy. Please note that this episode was recorded in August 2022, and since then, a lot of developments have taken place in the course of the Russia-Ukraine war. You can follow Newsweek’s coverage of the war for more up-to-date analyses. ... 

Executive Summary Hey folks! Thanks for joining us on another insightful episode of the Leader Show with Lou Carter. Today, Lou interviews Anirudh Devgan, the president and incoming CEO of Cadence Design Systems, a technology company based in San Jose with 9,300 employees worldwide.  Cadence was ranked 7th on the 2021 Most Loved Workplace list due to its focus on diversity and inclusion, including an employee group for underrepresented individuals and allies. With that said, let’s jump into the conversation with Anirudh and find out what makes Cadence Design System a Most Loved Workplace®.  When Employees Feel Loved And Empowered,... 

Executive Summary Ladies and Gentlemen welcome back to another exciting episode of The Leader Show with Lou Carter. Our guest today is David B. Burritt, the CEO of US Steel. This old-school steel company recognizes employee trends that value the environment—and a green economy. Now, without any further ado, let’s jump straight into the lessons David shares on this podcast about what makes US Steel a Most Loved Workplace®. Working On Sustainability To Ensure A Positive Future  Dave praises Lou’s book, “In Great Company” which he is currently reading. He appreciates the book’s alignment with US Steel’s principles around safety,... 

Executive Summary Hi folks! Welcome back to another episode of The Leader Show With Lou Carter. Joining us today is Ray Pineault, the CEO of Mohegan. Mohegan has over two decades of experience creating singular entertainment destinations; they are experts at facilitating positive customer experiences and their core focus is on building relationships. So, without any further ado, let’s delve deep into the insights Ray shares on today’s episode and what makes it a Most Loved Workplace®.    Leaders Should Be Passionate About Their Company Culture Lou kicks off today’s conversation by asking Ray how he encourages a strong work culture... 

Executive Summary Hi everyone! Thanks for joining us on another episode of The Leader Show With Lou Carter. Joining us today is Dan Smith, the CEO of Watco. Before becoming a business leader, Dan was a pitcher for the Montreal Expos. With that said, let’s take a look at the insights that Dan shares about Watco and what makes it a Most Loved Workplace®.    Building Trust And Empowering Employees Is The Key To A Company’s Success Dan kicks off the conversation by highlighting some of the work that his company does. To summarize briefly, Watco is a transportation solutions provider... 

Executive Summary Hello everyone! Thanks for joining us on a brand new podcast episode of The Leader Show With Lou Carter. Our guest today is Paul Travers, the President/CEO of Vuzix, one of the most sought-after technology companies that deals in display engines, waveguide optics, augmented reality, and wearable computing. Vuzix has recently been certified as a Most Loved Workplace and one of Newsweek’s top 100 most loved workplaces. With that brief introduction done and dusted, let’s jump into the conversation with Paul Travers. The Reason For Vuzix’s Success Is Teamwork Lou kicks off this episode by asking Paul about...