Awatif Yahya
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...
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Awatif Yahya
Aug 283 min
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...
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Jul 222 min
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
Jun 182 min
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...
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May 232 min
Designing Effective Teams
Very few people work in restricted silos. Most of us work within a community of some sort; either professionally affiliated or...
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Apr 302 min
Delivering Effective Communications
There are three components to any communication: words make up 7%; tonality and volume make up 38% and the rest of it, 55%, is body...
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Mar 212 min
Delivering Impactful Recognitions
March is full of anniversaries and celebrations. The month kicks off with Anti-Discrimination Day, followed by International Women’s Day,...
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Feb 122 min
Breaking Bad Habits
Over time, we all pick-up habits that might not be beneficial to us, to our work or our relationships. Some habits might be truly bad;...
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Jan 84 min
10 Tips to Commit to Your 2024 Goals
Now that you have set your SMART goals for the year, and had a couple of weeks to flush out unrealistic New Year resolutions, how do you...
Awatif Yahya
Dec 19, 20232 min
Getting Ready for Annual Performance Reviews
Most organizations conduct an annual review to compile their team’s efforts into a year-end performance report. This is in addition to...
Awatif Yahya
Nov 29, 20232 min
Thanking Our Blessings
As the year winds down, and with the recent global turmoil, we could all benefit from taking a pause to reflect on our blessings, big and...
Awatif Yahya
Oct 27, 20232 min
A Leader's Obligation to Mental Health
October 10th was the World Mental Health Day; in light of recent societal and political events, focusing on employee’s mental health...
Awatif Yahya
Sep 18, 20232 min
Navigating Change
The concept of change is daunting to most people. Transitions can cause discomfort, anxiety and even stress. But change need not be so...
Awatif Yahya
Aug 31, 20232 min
Strengthening Team Foundation
For any team to work effectively, its foundation must be strong. To build a strong team, members need a common goal, work together on...
Awatif Yahya
Jul 26, 20233 min
Race and Ethnicity Categories: Do They Still Make Sense?
The words “race” and “ethnicity” are excessively used in the US, albeit different from their intended dictionary definitions. “Race” is...
Awatif Yahya
May 31, 20232 min
Reassessing Team Dynamics
By now, most organizations have gone back to their formal work premises as they were before the pandemic. Others have adjusted to hybrid...
Awatif Yahya
Apr 19, 20232 min
Strengthening Our Empathy & Compassion
April is filled with diverse festivities. From a religious angle, April 2023 combined Ramadan, Passover and Easter observations. April is...
Awatif Yahya
Mar 8, 20233 min
When in Company of Great Women
In March, one can find many articles and blogs honoring International Women's Month. Most aim to help women empower themselves, take the...
Awatif Yahya
Feb 23, 20232 min
Demonstrating Love with Listening Skills
When we ask people what makes a good leader, one of the top traits they mention is a leader who listens to them! As we wrap this month of...
Awatif Yahya
Jan 25, 20233 min
Tips to Get Your Goals to the Finish Line
Hello 2023. As January comes to a close, it is time to flush out all unrealistic resolutions and make room for SMART goals. Goals can be...
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