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Managing the Employee from He!!
Have you ever had to lead or work alongside an employee who was never happy, stirred up drama, and drained the energy from your team?...
Leslie Speas
Mar 112 min read
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The Power of Empathy: Unlocking Connection at Work
Empathy in the workplace is no longer just a "nice-to-have." In today’s world, it’s a must! Let’s face it, people are struggling....
Leslie Speas
Jan 292 min read
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Getting the Right People in the Right Seats
In last week’s post , we explored the importance of getting the right people on the bus—bringing the right talent into your organization....
Leslie Speas
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Getting the Right People on the Bus: Building a Strong Team from the Start
Have you ever made a bad hire? If so, you know it can drain time, energy, and morale from your team. And it's also quite expensive!...
Leslie Speas
Nov 28, 20242 min read
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Unlock Your Greatest Strategic Advantage: Your People!
While many organizations focus on technology, innovation, and marketing to gain a competitive edge, the most powerful and often...
Leslie Speas
Nov 24, 20242 min read
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2025 HR Planning: 6 Essential Steps for a Winning Year
Whether you are a business owner, HR professional, or another leader, it is important to consider developing an HR/People Plan to guide...
Leslie Speas
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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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
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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 –...
Leslie Speas
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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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...
Leslie Speas
Aug 23, 20243 min read
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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...
Leslie Speas
Jul 12, 20242 min read
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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...
Leslie Speas
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Developing Your 2024 HR/People Plan
Whether you are a business owner, HR Practitioner or other leader in your organization, it is important to consider developing an...
Leslie Speas
Dec 30, 20232 min read
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Culture Isn't Fluffy
You’ve probably heard the quote by Peter Drucker, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” It’s true! You can have a great product or plan,...
Leslie Speas
Jun 23, 20232 min read
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