Understanding and Leveraging Emotional Intelligence as a Superpower
The term emotional intelligence is thrown around a lot. Do you really know what it means? Here’s a definition : It is the ability to...
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Leslie Speas
Sep 292 min
My Apocalyptic Weekend in Northwest NC
I just attended a conference in Cherokee, NC. If you have been following the news, you probably know about the ‘little’ weather emergency...
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Leslie Speas
Sep 203 min
Top 3 Contributors to People Problems - #3 Toxic Culture
Over the last few weeks, I have shared what I believe are two of the biggest contributors to people problems in organizations: A –...
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Leslie Speas
Sep 132 min
Top Contributor to People Problems - Bad Bosses
In my opinion, one of the top three contributors to "people problems" in organizations is poor leadership or bad bosses. As mentioned...
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Leslie Speas
Sep 72 min
The 3 Biggest Contributors to People Problems - #1 Accountability
I strongly feel that the three biggest people problems are the results of three things that can be summed up in an ABC acronym. A –...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 312 min
Powerful Coaching Questions for Leaders
In the post last week, coaching was defined as "guided discovery" and "leadership by asking questions" . So, it seems that asking...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 233 min
Are You a Good Coach?
Coaching is a term that is sometimes taken out of context. So, what is it really? It is guided discovery. It helps others reflect, think...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 152 min
4 Steps to Better Constructive Feedback!
Last week, I shared that the best bosses are good coaches. One element of being a good coach relates to the ability to deliver...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 92 min
Transitioning Your Bosses to Coaches - the #1 Way to Elevate Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is down, disengagement is up, and many organizations don't know what to do to address it. Â Why Moving Bosses to...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 22 min
Succession Planning - The Key to Long-Term Success
Succession planning is the process of identifying key positions in the organization and creating a talent pipeline, by preparing...
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Leslie Speas
Jul 243 min
Exit Interviews - Yay or Nay?
I have heard organizational leaders say that they don’t feel that exit interviews are useful because people are leaving and probably have...
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Leslie Speas
Jul 193 min
Stay Interviews - A Powerful Strategy for Retaining and Engaging Employees
Retaining and engaging talent continues to be a big pain point for most organizations. Hearing the voice of the employee and getting...
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Leslie Speas
Jul 122 min
TO SURVEY OR NOT TO SURVEY, THAT IS THE QUESTION
Hearing the voice of the employee is critical to employee retention and engagement. In positive work cultures, employees regularly share...
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Leslie Speas
Jul 42 min
The High Cost of Disengagement and 3 Steps to Address It
Disengaged employees are only there for the paycheck, doing the bare minimum to get by. According to Gallup, only 30% of employees are...
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Leslie Speas
Jun 282 min
Creating Compelling Job Postings
Do you think that your job postings may be causing you to miss out on great candidates? Would you like to know how to create a job...
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Leslie Speas
Jun 232 min
What is Fractional HR and How Can It Help Me?
What is Fractional HR? Fractional Human Resources (HR) is a model where companies hire HR professionals on a part-time or limited basis...
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Leslie Speas
Jun 222 min
7 Things I've Learned Starting my HR Business
About 18 months ago, I started an HR consulting business. I had been thinking about it for a while and felt led through my faith to do...
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Leslie Speas
Jun 121 min
The Best Kind of Accountability
I wrote last week about accountability. It definitely starts with the manager, but peer-to-peer accountability is extremely important to...
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Leslie Speas
Jun 62 min
The Biggest Problem in Most Workplaces - And How to Fix It!
In my experience, accountability (or lack of) is one of the biggest problems in most workplaces. According to a Harvard Business Review...
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Leslie Speas
May 312 min
5 Ways to Manage Politic Discussions and Other Divisive Issues at Work
There are a number of polarizing topics that create division in our world and spill over into the workplace. Politics quickly come to...
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