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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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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Drive Your Team’s Potential From OUTSIDE The Workplace!
April 23, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence
7 Proven Employee Engagement Strategies Let’s explore an exciting topic today: how to boost employee engagement from outside the workplace! Picture a team that’s not just clocking in hours but is genuinely connected and engaged in all areas of their lives. Here are some creative strategies to bring that external engagement back into the office […]
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3 Ways to Implement Emotional Intelligence Practices When Hiring
April 13, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management
Emotional intelligence, or EI, is gradually becoming a more regularly used word in recent times. More people are coming to the realisation that Emotional Intelligence is an immensely helpful tool in all aspects of business, it can help leaders and employees alike navigate the people side of the workplace and make for a better overall […]
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