June 4, 2025 / by Pause Factory / People Management / 0 comments
We Judge Others by Their Actions, But Ourselves by Our Intentions Let’s start by painting some common scenarios; You arrive late to work, You’re sober, apologetic, and thinking, “The traffic was a mess. I barely slept. I’m trying my best.” But your colleague sees you and thinks, “There they go again. Always late. So unprofessional.” […]
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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 / 0 comments
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 Handle Difficult Conversations With Your Employees
June 13, 2025 / by Pause Factory / People Management / 0 comments
3 Powerful Tools You Need Have you ever walked into a conversation knowing it could go sideways—heart pounding, palms sweating, mind racing with “What if they react badly?” You’re not alone. Difficult conversations are inevitable in leadership—whether it’s delivering tough feedback, addressing conflicts, or even laying off employees. But here’s the secret: The difference between […]
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“We listen, we don’t judge” Do we?
June 4, 2025 / by Pause Factory / People Management / 0 comments
We Judge Others by Their Actions, But Ourselves by Our Intentions Let’s start by painting some common scenarios; You arrive late to work, You’re sober, apologetic, and thinking, “The traffic was a mess. I barely slept. I’m trying my best.” But your colleague sees you and thinks, “There they go again. Always late. So unprofessional.” […]
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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 / 0 comments
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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3 Ways to Implement Emotional Intelligence Practices When Hiring
April 13, 2025 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management / 0 comments
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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