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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Why Brilliant Strategies Fail: The Human Side of Business Management in Nigeria
February 5, 2026 / by Pause Factory / Business Case Study, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Management / 0 comments
Lagos traffic will test your patience, but nothing drains faster than a toxic workplace.Imagine spending 2 hours in traffic, only to walk into an office where tension hangs heavier than NEPA’s blackouts. That’s not business management; that’s emotional mismanagement.Now imagine Chioma, one of your best performers, avoids eye contact because last week Tunde, her team […]
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How To Sell Faster Than Ever: A Must-Have Competence For More Sales (Part 2)
September 21, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence / 0 comments
Click to Read: How To Sell Faster Than Ever: A Must-Have Competence For More Sales (Part 1) In sales, one truth firm: without accountability, success is impossible. A salesperson who fails to keep promises or follow through on commitments will struggle to win trust, close deals, or build long-term relationships. In this second part, we […]
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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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