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Ralph Lauren’s CEO says he doesn’t believe in sugar coating criticism—here’s how he handles negative feedback with staff
Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet isn’t afraid to tackle workplace issues head-on. Although he prefers to focus on employees’ ...
The best way to give feedback isn't a compliment sandwich, says Ralph Lauren CEO—here's what he does instead
Instead of using the compliment sandwich method, Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet prefers to take a more direct approach to ...
Ralph Lauren CEO On Giving Feedback: "You Need To Hit People With A 2x4"
While the remark raised eyebrows, Louvet clarified that it was a figure of speech-referring to a 2x4 piece of lumber commonly ...
Ralph Lauren CEO says sometimes employees need to be ‘hit by a 2×4 across the forehead’
“If there’s a big issue, then you’ve got to start with the issue, and go straight on,” he said, according to Fortune. “And ...
Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet on Direct Feedback and Leadership: 'Hit Them with a 2x4'
In the ever-evolving landscape of business leadership, few statements capture attention like Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet's bold assertion about feedback. During a recent appearance on LinkedIn's ...
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How Ralph Lauren is defending its turf in a global trade war
At the the brand’s Autumn 2025 runway show, devoted to the Ralph Lauren woman, CEO Patrice Louvet discussed opportunities for ...
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The best way to give feedback isn't a compliment sandwich, says Ralph Lauren CEO—here's what he does instead
Ralph Lauren CEO Patrice Louvet doesn't sandwich his criticism between two compliments, he says. Instead, he gets his point across in one of two ways. For smaller issues, he starts with a person's ...