Awatif Yahya

As summer arrives, many employees begin thinking about taking a well-earned break. Yet despite growing evidence that time away from work improves wellbeing, reduces burnout, and increases professional fulfillment, many people still hesitate to use their vacation days. The stigma around taking time off work is driven by guilt and fear of false perception about job commitment. But here is the insight: the question is not whether employees need time off, it is whether leaders are creating...

People often ask me: “Awatif, you speak passionately about great leadership and promoting good behavior, but what advice would you give someone struggling under a toxic boss? A boss who makes them miserable day in and day out. To that, I offer six simple options to navigate toxicity: 1. EDUCATE – I am a stronger believer of second chances; if the boss is receptable to feedback and the relationship between them and the employee is close enough to allow for candid conversations, then I would...

People ask me what role does AI play in leadership? My answer: Nothing but research. AI is a great tool for processing vast amounts of data. It can identify patterns, model scenarios and unveil insights for better decision making. It is up to the user to decide when to trust the output, when to check it, and when to disregard it. AI is helpful in carrying out routine tasks such as note-taking, scheduling, generating analytical reports and general recommendations. It can also be used for...