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🧟‍♀️Are Your Performance Reviews SCARY? Discover a better way!
Are your performance reviews scary? Are you HAUNTED by the ghost of past performance reviews? Performance reviews are one of the most dreaded activities in any organization. For many people, the annual performance review ranks right up there with going to the dentist — uncomfortable, stressful, and something you put off as long as possible. Apologies to all the dentists out there! It's about time to embark on 'performance review season' in many organizations. Can I get a col
Leslie Speas
Oct 14, 20253 min read
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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 3, 20252 min read
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The Top 6 HR Hot Messes (and How to Extinguish Them) 🔥💩
Business is simple… until people get involved. Then suddenly you’re not just running a business—you’re dealing with drama, cleaning up...
Leslie Speas
Oct 1, 20252 min read
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STOP with the Bad Hires: Get the Right People on the Bus
Have you ever made a bad hire? Â If so, you know it can drain time, energy, and morale from your team. And it's also quite expensive!...
Leslie Speas
Sep 23, 20252 min read
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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 18, 20252 min read
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3 Strikes, You're Out - Don't Let Employee Problems Linger
Sound familiar? Mary Manager and HR Hank are discussing Debbie Deadlinemisser: Mary Manager:  “Every time a project is due, Debbie shows...
Leslie Speas
Sep 12, 20252 min read
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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 5, 20252 min read
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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 28, 20252 min read
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Your Secret Weapon for Less Stress and Better Focus
Would you like to be more focused, productive, and resilient - AND less stressed? Mindfulness might be the secret weapon you didn’t know...
Leslie Speas
Aug 21, 20252 min read
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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 25, 20252 min read
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What's the Deal with Gen Z?
Have you found yourself scratching your head and wondering: What is going on with Gen Z?  Maybe you’ve heard comments like “ They don’t...
Leslie Speas
Jul 11, 20253 min read
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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 27, 20252 min read
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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 20, 20252 min read
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Don't Let THIS Tear Your Team Apart
When someone on your team misses a deadline or snaps during a meeting, what’s your first reaction? If you’re like most people, you might...
Leslie Speas
Jun 13, 20253 min read
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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 6, 20252 min read
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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 29, 20253 min read
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Fix this First: the #1 Leadership Skill that Changes Everything
The most important (and maybe the most difficult) person you’ll ever manage is yourself. Without strong self-management, it’s nearly...
Leslie Speas
May 23, 20252 min read
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Mental Health Support: What Employers Need to Know (and Do)
Mental health isn’t just a personal issue; it’s a workplace issue. When employees are struggling emotionally, it shows up in...
Leslie Speas
May 16, 20253 min read
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5 Reasons Why You Don't Need HR
Let’s be honest—HR is a waste of time. Here are 5 reasons why you definitely don’t need it: #1 You love handling awkward conversations...
Leslie Speas
May 9, 20251 min read
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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 2, 20253 min read
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