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 242 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 173 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 92 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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Leslie Speas
Feb 42 min read
Employee Recognition that Packs a Punch!
“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” William James Why Employee Recognition is So Important...
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Leslie Speas
Jan 262 min read
THE Most Important Communication Skill
Leaders who don’t listen will eventually be surrounded by people with nothing to say.” Andy Stanley I believe that listening is the most...
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Leslie Speas
Jan 192 min read
Managing Yourself
Have you even said or done you later regretted because you didn't manage yourself well? I think we have all been there. Before we can...
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Leslie Speas
Jan 124 min read
Self-Aware Much?
My new book is called 7 Habits of High-Retention Managers. One of the seven habits in the book is Manage Yourself. Who wants a hot mess...
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Leslie Speas
Dec 30, 20232 min read
Developing Your 2024 HR/People Plan
Whether you are a business owner, HR Practitioner or other leader in your organization, it is important to consider developing an...
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Leslie Speas
Dec 26, 20233 min read
Exude Positive Energy
Have you noticed that we, as humans, tend to go negative? It is called the negativity bias, and it was instilled in us to keep us safe....
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Leslie Speas
Dec 26, 20232 min read
Leveraging Your Strengths
Did you know that if you work more in your areas of strength, you will be much happier, successful, and productive? That’s kind of a...
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Leslie Speas
Dec 16, 20232 min read
Being a Good Team Player
Team players pitch in to help others on the team. They are focused on helping the team achieve its goals instead of just achieving their...
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Leslie Speas
Dec 5, 20232 min read
Being Trustworthy - Purple Squirrel Behavior 1
Last week, I shared a post about behaviors that would help you to be a purple squirrel and maximize your potential. The first behavior...
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Leslie Speas
Dec 1, 20233 min read
How to Be a Purple Squirrel
You may be asking yourself, “What in the world is a Purple Squirrel and why would I want to be one?” Purple Squirrel is a term coined by...
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Leslie Speas
Nov 24, 20233 min read
5 Easy Ways to Practice Gratitude
Would you like to be happier? Sleep better? Have a better immune system? Be more positive at work and in life? Better manage yourself and...
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Leslie Speas
Nov 18, 20233 min read
The Enneagram - A Tool for Self-Awareness and Growth
Have you heard of the Enneagram? It has become a popular tool for categorizing and understanding personality. It seems to be popping up...
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Leslie Speas
Nov 10, 20233 min read
Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace
When I started out in the workplace, the philosophy was to leave your personal problems at the door. Thankfully, things have shifted over...
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Leslie Speas
Nov 3, 20232 min read
Your Ego is Not Your Amigo
There is a five-letter word that is one of the biggest downfalls of many people at work and in life—PRIDE. And with pride comes ego....
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Leslie Speas
Oct 28, 20232 min read
Elevate Your Empathy with the EMPATHY Framework!
Why Empathy at Work is So Important Empathy in the workplace is more important than ever. Let's face it ya'll - people are generally not...
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Leslie Speas
Oct 21, 20232 min read
What to Do if You Get a Negative Reaction from Constructive Feedback
Do you sometimes hesitate to have constructive feedback conversations because you think you might get a negative reaction from the other...
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