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Why Stay Interviews Could Be Your Secret Weapon for Retention
Retaining and engaging talent continues to be a top pain point for most organizations. One of the best ways to address it is by listening...
Leslie Speas
Oct 32 min read


STOP with the Bad Hires: Get the Right People on the Bus
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
Sep 232 min read


The Thing That Matters Most for Retention and Engagement
If I had to name just one factor that makes or breaks employee retention and engagement, it would be this: a good manager. Consider the...
Leslie Speas
Sep 182 min read


Why Most Onboarding Fails—and How Your Organization Can Get It Right
Imagine spending months recruiting your dream candidate, only to have them leave within six months. That’s what happens when onboarding...
Leslie Speas
Sep 52 min read


What Is a Toxic Culture—and How Do You Spot One?
We’ve all heard the phrase: “People don’t leave jobs; they leave bad cultures.” But what does that really mean? And how do you know if...
Leslie Speas
Aug 282 min read


3 Universal Ways to Boost Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is a connection between people and their work where they’re motivated to go above and beyond, not because they have...
Leslie Speas
Aug 72 min read


Assess and Improve Your Workplace Culture in 3 Steps
Work culture is the collective sum of what people think, say, and do in your organization. A strong culture isn’t just a nice-to-have;...
Leslie Speas
Jul 312 min read


The Silent Culture Killer
We’ve all seen it. A toxic employee who goes unchecked. A high performer who’s quietly disengaging. A team that’s operating more like a...
Leslie Speas
Jul 252 min read


Escaping the Deadly Drama Triangle!
Ever feel like you're constantly putting out fires, smoothing over conflicts, or wondering why the same workplace tensions keep popping...
Leslie Speas
Jun 272 min read


Finding Your Why: The Key to Greater Motivation, Meaning and Momentum
Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions at work or in life? Like you're busy but not fulfilled? If so, it doesn’t...
Leslie Speas
Jun 202 min read


Letting Someone Go with Dignity and Grace
Let’s be honest, terminating an employee is one of the toughest responsibilities for any leader or HR professional. It’s rarely black and...
Leslie Speas
May 23 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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