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....
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Leslie Speas
6 days ago2 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!...
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Leslie Speas
Nov 242 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...
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Leslie Speas
Nov 212 min read
Thanksgiving Without the Drama: Tips for Handling Difficult Relatives
I've shared tips before on handling drama and challenging personalities at work. But if your family is anything like mine, you might find...
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Leslie Speas
Nov 143 min read
Performance Management That Doesn't Suck
Performance management is one of the most critical activities in an organization. A good process fosters engagement, productivity, and...
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Leslie Speas
Nov 82 min read
A BIG Missed Opportunity for Alignment & Accountability
Core values are the principles that guide and drive an organization’s purpose and goals. They should be used as a compass to guide every...
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Leslie Speas
Nov 12 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...
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Leslie Speas
Oct 252 min read
5 Scary HR Dangers That Impact Every Organization - and How to Deal with Them
Following are 5 people-related dangers that impact every organization with some tips on how to deal with them. 1. Not Realizing the...
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Leslie Speas
Oct 182 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...
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Leslie Speas
Oct 102 min read
Understanding and Leveraging Emotional Intelligence as a Superpower
The term emotional intelligence is thrown around a lot. Do you really know what it means? Here’s a definition : It is the ability to...
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Leslie Speas
Sep 292 min read
My Apocalyptic Weekend in Northwest NC
I just attended a conference in Cherokee, NC. If you have been following the news, you probably know about the ‘little’ weather emergency...
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Leslie Speas
Sep 203 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 –...
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Leslie Speas
Sep 132 min read
Top Contributor to People Problems - Bad Bosses
In my opinion, one of the top three contributors to "people problems" in organizations is poor leadership or bad bosses. As mentioned...
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Leslie Speas
Sep 72 min read
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 –...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 312 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...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 233 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...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 152 min read
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...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 92 min read
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...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 22 min read
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...
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Leslie Speas
Jul 243 min read
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...
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