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Leslie Speas
7 hours ago2 min read
Maximize Your Team's Potential: The Soft Skills That Drive Success
Do your employees have the skills to collaborate effectively, adapt to change, and step into leadership roles? As I work with...
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Leslie Speas
Jan 173 min read
Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Ears!
Are you guilty of talking too much and listening too little? You aren't alone, most of us are! We talk, multi-task, and fail to give...
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Leslie Speas
Jan 23 min read
Reset Your Leadership to Make 2025 Great!
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,...
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Leslie Speas
Dec 25, 20243 min read
Unlocking Self-Awareness: The Hidden Superpower
Self-awareness is the foundation of emotional intelligence. It's a superpower that is critical to success at work and in life. So, let's...
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Leslie Speas
Oct 18, 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...
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Leslie Speas
Sep 7, 20242 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 31, 20242 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 23, 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...
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Leslie Speas
Aug 15, 20242 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 9, 20242 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 2, 20242 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
Jun 23, 20242 min read
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...
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Leslie Speas
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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...
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Leslie Speas
Apr 12, 20245 min read
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,...
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Leslie Speas
Apr 6, 20242 min read
Dealing with an Employee from He!!
Have you ever had to lead or work with an employee who was never happy and created a lot of chaos? This employee is likely very hard to...
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Leslie Speas
Mar 8, 20243 min read
The Top 8 Habits of Bad Bosses
I don't think anyone sets out to be a bad boss. But unfortunately, there are a lot of them. If you think back on leaders you’ve had over...
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Leslie Speas
Mar 1, 20243 min read
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...
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Leslie Speas
Feb 24, 20242 min read
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...
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Leslie Speas
Feb 17, 20243 min read
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...
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Leslie Speas
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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...
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