Walt Carter, President of THG Advisors, discusses effective leadership and business transformation with David Wright, as well as the systems required to address disruptive challenges. Walt shares his journey across technology, marketing and consulting, emphasizing why systematized leadership and empowered teams are essential to real sustainable change. The conversation covers lessons from Walt’s new book “Stop Driving Behind Idiots,” real-world strategies for fostering cultures of trust, and how leadership must adapt to an increasingly complex digital landscape.

Key Takeaways:

00:00 Introduction.

04:56 Cross-industry experience sparks innovation in stagnant sectors.

09:04 Employee disengagement drives high transformation failure rates.

13:48 Leadership systems must consider real culture and behavior.

18:24 Disempowering frontline leaders paralyzes organizational innovation.

23:00 Emotional intelligence is now essential for digital leaders.

27:56 Lasting change requires grassroots stakeholder engagement and trust.

32:04 Humility and “not knowing” strengthen connected leadership.

36:52 Political sponsorship is crucial for driving effective change.

41:40 Mature teams require connection, collaboration and vision alignment.

Resources Mentioned:

Walt Carter

https://www.linkedin.com/in/waltergcarter/

THG Advisors | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thgadvisors/

THG Advisors | Website

https://www.thgadvisor.com

“Stop Driving Behind Idiots" by Walt Carter

https://books.google.com.ph/books/about/Stop_Driving_Behind_Idiots.html?id=sZ5N0QEACAAJ&redir_esc=y

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