August 8, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management / 0 comments
https://youtu.be/oYqepmAXfSo?t=36 In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, leaders face the challenge of retaining top talent amidst constant change, migration, and shifting employee expectations. Funke Amobi, a globally recognized HR leader and Deputy Head of Operations at Stanbic IBTC Bank, shares powerful insights on psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and leadership strategies that foster a workplace employees never […]
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How To Sell Faster Than Ever: A Must-Have Competence For More Sales (Part 1)
August 29, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence / 0 comments
The Unseen Driver of Sales: Emotional Intelligence In the dynamic world of sales, where targets loom large and competition is fierce, what truly sets apart the top performers from the rest? While product knowledge, persuasive communication, and objection handling are undoubtedly crucial, there’s a deeper, often overlooked competence that underpins all these skills: Emotional Intelligence […]
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How To Create An Environment No Employee Would Want To Leave
August 8, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management / 0 comments
https://youtu.be/oYqepmAXfSo?t=36 In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, leaders face the challenge of retaining top talent amidst constant change, migration, and shifting employee expectations. Funke Amobi, a globally recognized HR leader and Deputy Head of Operations at Stanbic IBTC Bank, shares powerful insights on psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and leadership strategies that foster a workplace employees never […]
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What’s Killing Productivity in Nigerian Offices? Emotional Neglect.
July 15, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Performance Management
Many organizations in Nigeria are bleeding silently, not because of poor strategy or insufficient funds, but because the people inside are emotionally disconnected, misunderstood, burnt out, insecure, or simply not self-aware enough to function beyond their roles. The real issue? We’ve spent years focusing on performance, productivity, and profit. But we’ve ignored the one thing […]
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How To Set Healthy Boundaries – Tips To Remove Yourself From Toxic Situations
May 14, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development
Today, I’ll delve into a crucial topic that affects our personal and professional lives: setting healthy boundaries. Boundaries are not just lines we draw; they are essential guidelines and limits that define how we interact with others, protect our well-being, and maintain healthy relationships.
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How to Stay Sane When Dealing With Someone With a Low Emotional Quotient (EQ)
May 1, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management
It’s challenging to live and work with people who don’t understand their own emotions and those of others. However, If you want to succeed in life, it helps to have a high EQ. It’s your emotional quotient or emotional intelligence and basically, it’s how well you understand your own emotions and those of the people […]
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