Louis Carter is Chief Executive Coach, Founder & CEO of the Best Practice Institute, an association, executive coaching firm, and advisory service to C-level executives of F500 companies helping them transform their organizations into an environment where employees are emotionally connected and want to produce the best results for their company. 
He is the author of 10 books on best practices and organizational leadership, including Best Practices in Leadership Development and Organization Change, Best Practices in Talent Management, and Change Champions Field Guide. Louis’ 11th book, In Great Company: How to Spark Peak Performance Through Creating an Emotionally Connected Workplace, will be released in early 2019 by McGraw-Hill. 
 

Professional Experience

 Louis Carter has over 20 years of experience as an executive coach to CEOs, CTOs, and CHROs. He has taught at numerous universities worldwide including Tsinghua School of Business and People's University in Beijing, Jackson State University, Seton Hall University and Universal Network Intelligence (UNI). He has also spoken at The Pentagon, United Nations, and Human Resources Conferences in Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Louis is widely sought after as an expert in the field where he helps executives meet goals. He has been quoted and profiled by Fast Company, Investor's Business Daily, Business Watch Magazine, Pando Daily and CIO Magazine; while his research and teaching has been translated across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North & South America. He has held numerous advisor, facilitation and acceleration roles focusing on public relations, research, and technology consulting - including working with the Imus in the Morning Program, Ernst and Young, Weber-Shandwick Communications, and Linkage, Inc. He also volunteers his time drumming and leading drum circles for Children's Dance Centers. 

Qualifications & Accreditations

  - MA, Social/Organizational Psychology, Columbia University
- Tactics for Change Agents Team Coaching Certification
- International Coaching Federation Professional Membership
- Conflict Resolution Certification (Columbia University)
- Human Interaction Laboratory/T-Groups

Awards
Top Corporate Leader Award (Over 35) - Top 25 - HR.com
Top 25 Coach Trailblazer Award - eLearning Media Group
Best of Leadership Development - Leadership Excellence Magazine
Skillrater: Top HR Products of the Year - HR Executive Magazine
Training Industry Leadership Companies Watch List - Training Industry Magazine
 

Testimonials

"I've known and worked with Louis for over 15 years. His customer focus is off the charts and provides the very best thought leadership and coaching available today."
-Brian Fishel, Chief Human Resources Officer, KeyBank

"Lou is one of the clear thought leaders in the field of talent, executive coaching and change management as well as leading HR practices.  His energy, zest for life and ability to make friends instantly is contagious. I learn something each time we meet. More importantly, he helps all around believe and belong to something bigger than themselves."  - Rick O'Leary, CHRO of multiple private equity-backed companies

"Lou is one of the most intelligent, thoughtful, and enterprising people I have ever met. I have known him for 20 years and can attest to the fact that his talents are matched only by his integrity. I consider it a high honor to be the beneficiary of his coaching and have watched with admiration as he has built his company and practice from the ground-up." 
- Christopher Carney, Senior Litigation Counsel at Department of Justice


"Louis is one of the most intelligent and genuine people I have ever met. He brings people together and creates an environment conducive to sharing and learning. He is a thought leader who combines theory with practice and offers hands-on solutions to everyday talent challenges."
Christine Tricoli
Head of Human Resources at H.W. Kaufman Group


"Louis is insightful, creative, solution-oriented, open and easy to work with. He works hard to create a good product with the interests of the end-user in mind. "
- Mike Schechter
General Counsel & Labor Relations Director for AGC-MN

"Lou is extremely insightful in his observations. His sharp intellect and thoughtful approach allow him to shed new light on client issues, old and new. He is a delight to work with and an incredible asset to the profession."
- Christine Alemany, CEO, Trailblaze Growth Advisors


"Louis is passionate about leadership and is a very dynamic speaker. Lou has a very engaging presentation style and combined with great content. His keen sense of people and unique ability to make a person feel like they are the most important person in the room when talking with him. Also with his depth of business knowledge and passion to enhance individual and organizational performance make him a priceless resource for anyone seeking to achieve success in business, and in life."

- Jen Rabino, Marketing Manager, HRM Asia




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