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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...
Leslie Speas
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Introduction to 7 Habits of High-Retention Managers
Simon Sinek said, “Let us all be the leaders we wish we had.” If you think back on leaders you’ve had over your career, chances are,...
Leslie Speas
Apr 12, 20245 min read


Dealing with an Employee from He!!
Have you ever had to lead or work with an employee who was never happy and created a lot of chaos? This employee is likely very hard to...
Leslie Speas
Apr 6, 20242 min read


The Top 8 Habits of Bad Bosses
I don't think anyone sets out to be a bad boss. But unfortunately, there are a lot of them. If you think back on leaders you’ve had over...
Leslie Speas
Mar 8, 20243 min read


How to Be a Manager That Others Want to Work With
Being a manager is hard. There are so many people and things vying for your attention and it’s hard to know what to focus on. I read over...
Leslie Speas
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Tips for Making the Most of Email
Email is a great communication tool, but it can also lead to misunderstandings and other problems. Some of my greatest communication...
Leslie Speas
Feb 24, 20242 min read


How to Lead Meetings that Don't Suck
“When leaders know how to lead great meetings, there’s less time wasted and less frustration. We have more energy to do the work that...
Leslie Speas
Feb 17, 20243 min read


3 Easy Tips for Being a Better Communicator
Communication is key for success at work no matter what your position, but especially if you are a leader. In today's busy world, we are...
Leslie Speas
Feb 9, 20242 min read


THE Most Important Communication Skill
Leaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people with nothing to say.” Andy Stanley I believe that listening is the most...
Leslie Speas
Jan 26, 20242 min read


Managing Yourself
Have you even said or done you later regretted because you didn't manage yourself well? I think we have all been there. Before we can...
Leslie Speas
Jan 19, 20242 min read


Self-Aware Much?
My new book is called 7 Habits of High-Retention Managers. One of the seven habits in the book is Manage Yourself. Who wants a hot mess...
Leslie Speas
Jan 12, 20244 min read


Your Ego is Not Your Amigo
There is a five-letter word that is one of the biggest downfalls of many people at work and in life—PRIDE. And with pride comes ego....
Leslie Speas
Nov 3, 20232 min read


How Do I Know What the Culture of my Workplace or Team REALLY Is?
Over the last few weeks, we have: · Learned what culture is and why it’s not fluffy · Discovered 5 misconceptions about...
Leslie Speas
Jul 22, 20233 min read


5 of the Biggest Misconceptions About Culture
1. Culture is fluffy. Through my posts over the last few weeks, I've communicated just how essential culture is to an...
Leslie Speas
Jul 8, 20233 min read
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