Awatif Yahya
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...
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Awatif Yahya
Oct 312 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...
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Sep 273 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...
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Aug 283 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...
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Jul 222 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...
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Jun 182 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...
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May 232 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...
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Apr 302 min read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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...
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Dec 19, 20232 min read
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...
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Awatif Yahya
Nov 29, 20232 min read
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...
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Oct 27, 20232 min read
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...
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Sep 18, 20232 min read
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...
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Aug 31, 20232 min read
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...
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Jul 26, 20233 min read
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...
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May 31, 20232 min read
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...
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Apr 19, 20232 min read
Strengthening Our Empathy & Compassion
April is filled with diverse festivities. From a religious angle, April 2023 combined Ramadan, Passover and Easter observations. April is...
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Awatif Yahya
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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...
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