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Want to Keep Great Employees? Develop Them Without Breaking the Bank
We all know turnover is expensive. But do you know what’s even costlier in the long run? Failing to develop your people. According to...
Leslie Speas
Jun 62 min read


The Secret to Retention Most Companies Ignore
Do you have career paths established in your organization? If not, why not? Career paths are one of the most powerful tools to attract,...
Leslie Speas
May 293 min read


Maximize Your Team's Potential: The Soft Skills That Drive Success
Do your employees have the skills to collaborate effectively, adapt to change, and step into leadership roles? As I work with...
Leslie Speas
Feb 122 min read


Your Secret Weapon for Better Retention and Engagement in 2025
Would you like to have better retention and engagement in 2025? An important way to do this is to budget for employee development. It is...
Leslie Speas
Oct 18, 20242 min read


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...
Leslie Speas
Aug 31, 20242 min read


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...
Leslie Speas
Jun 23, 20242 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


Exude Positive Energy
Have you noticed that we, as humans, tend to go negative? It is called the negativity bias, and it was instilled in us to keep us safe....
Leslie Speas
Dec 26, 20233 min read


Being a Good Team Player
Team players pitch in to help others on the team. They are focused on helping the team achieve its goals instead of just achieving their...
Leslie Speas
Dec 16, 20232 min read


How to Be a Purple Squirrel
You may be asking yourself, “What in the world is a Purple Squirrel and why would I want to be one?” Purple Squirrel is a term coined by...
Leslie Speas
Dec 1, 20233 min read


Demystifying This Quiet Stuff Part 3 - Quiet Hiring
So far, we have explored quiet quitting and quiet firing. There’s another phenomenon on the horizon called “quiet hiring.” It has been...
Leslie Speas
Jun 18, 20232 min read
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