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Counting Our Blessings
As the year draws to a close, it is a fitting time to pause and reflect on our blessings - big and small. The blessing of good health. The blessing of safety. The blessing of being able to hug loved ones. The blessing of being able to provide for our families. The blessing of moments of calmness. The blessing of opportunities presented to us, and doors opening in our path. The blessing of our teams who work hard and the leaders supporting them. The blessing of customers who w

Awatif Yahya
Dec 18, 20252 min read


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 18, 20253 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 17, 20252 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 26, 20253 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 29, 20252 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 24, 20253 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 15, 20252 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 23, 20254 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 20, 20253 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 20, 20252 min read


Supporting Others During Times of Uncertainty
The beginning of every year brings along new promises, new possibilities, and new challenges; 2025 is no exception. This year, in...

Awatif Yahya
Feb 16, 20253 min read


Kicking Bad Habits
As we embark on a new year, many of us turn our attention to new resolutions and meaningful goals. One crucial aspect that often gets...

Awatif Yahya
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Making Your Legacy
The tile of this blog is deep. Ultimately, legacy is determined by what others say about you rather than your personal opinion. Your...

Awatif Yahya
Dec 23, 20242 min read


The Power of "Thank You"
This November, and before we break for Thanksgiving celebrations , we uncover the power of giving thanks in itself. Now more than ever we...

Awatif Yahya
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Preparing for the Annual Performance Review
Quarter 4 is typically the time when employees begin preparing for the "big talk" with their managers to assess their accomplishments for...

Awatif Yahya
Oct 31, 20242 min read


In Support of Authenticity at Work
The term “Psychological Safety” has been thrown around a lot with all sorts of efforts to bring it to fruition. Leaders have experimented...

Awatif Yahya
Sep 27, 20243 min read


In Presence of Great Women
Since August is Women’s Equality Month (Aug 26th) , we dedicate this blog to the powerful women and those in their company. There is no...

Awatif Yahya
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Eight Components of Work Delegation
Every leader knows they cannot do everything on their own. Part of their role is to analyze the company’s goals and decide which tasks to...

Awatif Yahya
Jul 22, 20242 min read


The Diversity of June
We have made it to mid-year! The time has come for a short pause to catch our breath and celebrate achievements thus far. June is truly a...

Awatif Yahya
Jun 17, 20242 min read


Designing Effective Teams
Very few people work in restricted silos. Most of us work within a community of some sort; either professionally affiliated or...

Awatif Yahya
May 23, 20242 min read
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