February 10, 2026 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management / 0 comments
Let’s be honest, Nigerian offices can test your sanity. One wrong word, one misunderstood email, and boom! HR is calling you for a “quick chat”. Communication. Scenarios like these can go either way depending on the emotional quotient (EQ) of the recipient.Tunde’s story is a lot messier. He’s a smart enthusiast, always early, always results-driven, […]
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Can Money Really Buy Happiness? Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, and the Missing Piece
February 17, 2026 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development / 0 comments
Can Money Really Buy Happiness? Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, and the Missing Piece“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness really knew what they were talking about.”That was the thought-provoking statement shared by Elon Musk (@elonmusk) on Twitter—words that instantly sparked conversation across the world.Shortly after, billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban (@mcuban) responded with an equally insightful perspective:If […]
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How to Master Business Communication and Stop Office Conflicts Before They Start
February 10, 2026 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence, People Management / 0 comments
Let’s be honest, Nigerian offices can test your sanity. One wrong word, one misunderstood email, and boom! HR is calling you for a “quick chat”. Communication. Scenarios like these can go either way depending on the emotional quotient (EQ) of the recipient.Tunde’s story is a lot messier. He’s a smart enthusiast, always early, always results-driven, […]
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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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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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Emotional Intelligence: Emotions and Types of Emotional Responses
September 14, 2022 / by Pause Factory / Emotional Intelligence / 0 comments
Emotions are reactions that human beings experience in response to events or situations. The type of emotion a person experiences is determined by the circumstance that triggers the emotion. For instance, a person experiences joy when they receive good news. A person experiences fear when they are threatened. Emotions have a strong influence on our daily […]
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