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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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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 –...
Leslie Speas
Sep 7, 20242 min read
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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
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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...
Leslie Speas
Aug 15, 20242 min read
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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. Why Moving Bosses to...
Leslie Speas
Aug 9, 20242 min read
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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...
Leslie Speas
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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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...
Leslie Speas
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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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...
Leslie Speas
Jul 19, 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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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...
Leslie Speas
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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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
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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...
Leslie Speas
Jun 22, 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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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...
Leslie Speas
May 31, 20242 min read
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How Incivility May Be Ruining Your Workplace Culture
Incivility at work is on the rise. According to a SHRM survey, 66% say they have experienced or witnessed incivility in their workplace...
Leslie Speas
May 18, 20243 min read
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Navigating the New Salary Threshold and Overtime Pay
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting...
Leslie Speas
May 10, 20242 min read
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3 Steps to Elevate Your Work Culture
Work culture is defined as the sum of what people think, say and do in your organization and on your team. Having a good work culture...
Leslie Speas
May 3, 20242 min read
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Should You Call Your Culture Family-Oriented?
Recently, in a workshop I was leading, the question came up as to whether it is a good idea to describe a company’s culture as a...
Leslie Speas
Apr 19, 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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