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Dismantling Fear of Change
Fall season, or autumn as known in other parts of the world, is upon us. It is the season that reminds us that change can be beautiful. Just as the leaves transform, we too can evolve, refocus, and find strength in the process. Yet in the corporate world, the concept of change can be daunting, causing discomfort and stress to some. Let me start by reassuring you that change does not have to be dramatic! Whatever the change, big or small, there is absolutely no need to panic
Awatif Yahya
Nov 183 min read


Balancing Business Ethics and Shareholder Demands
Last month we blogged about the Persona Paradox . We argued the paradox causes some executives to behave differently whist at work vis-à-vis in their personal lives. One of the reasons driving this phenomenon lies in efforts to want to please shareholders. The quest to blindly deliver on ambitions, and sometimes unrealistic, shareholder demands can lead to many problems; ethical as well legal. History gives us many examples of unethical conduct driven by greed, fame or shor
Awatif Yahya
Oct 172 min read


The Persona Paradox: Work Personalities vs True Identities
Have you ever noticed a difference in the way some people carry themselves at work vis-à-vis their behavior outside the work...
Awatif Yahya
Sep 263 min read


Giving Valuable Advice
Leaders have a natural instant to want to help others, they do so through various channels: giving advice, feedback conversations,...
Awatif Yahya
Aug 292 min read


Rethinking Leadership: Leading for Legacy not for Compliance
Everyone carries an image of what a great leader looks like. For many, that image is rooted in traditionally masculine traits (regardless...
Awatif Yahya
Jul 243 min read


Defining Leadership Power
Common dictionaries define power as the possession of control, authority or command over others or events, whether through physical or...
Awatif Yahya
Jun 152 min read


Spotting Healthy Work Cultures
Culture is the DNA of an organization. It shapes the fundamental choices a company makes in how it operates. And because it is a choice,...
Awatif Yahya
May 234 min read


Mitigating Bad Team Habits
Every team goes through multiple phases in their life span; bad habits can form at various stages of the team lifecycle, especially among...
Awatif Yahya
Apr 203 min read


Time for Self-Reviews
With the first quarter of the year drawing to a close, it's a perfect time to check-in on your 2025 SMART goals. Research indicates that...
Awatif Yahya
Mar 202 min read
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