Want to be able to reward your team but aren’t sure how? Looking to build morale and show employees you care? Being intentional with how you recognize your team’s effort, and providing personalized rewards shows you pay attention, care, and value their contributions.

Do you find yourself confused with your boss’s motivations, or how they communicate? Are you wanting to support your supervisor but don’t know how? Managing up is a great solution to strengthening relationships, improving communication, and working WITH your boss to meet goals, build respect, and even influence your organization.

How many high-value employees do you have on your team? One? Ten? What would be the most significant impact on your team if they left tomorrow? This week on the blog, Leadership Coach, Atiyeh Ghanbari shares insights on treating every employee like a high-value employee.

Many traditional workplace leadership behaviours say that leaders should rule with an iron fist. In reality, vulnerability amongst your team can be a compelling and even freeing experience for leaders. This week on the blog, Atiyeh explores how being vulnerable can make you a better leader.

Salary negotiations are thought to be one of the most uncomfortable conversations you can have at work, but why? Why do we find it so tricky, and how do we get comfortable asking for more money? This week on the blog, certified leadership coach Atiyeh Ghanbari offers her tips for getting comfortable with money talk.

What looks like listening can sometimes indicate that someone is not listening at all. This week on the blog, Atiyeh Ghanbari talks about the importance of active listening in leadership and tips to improve your active listening skills.

I’ve always believed saying a sincere and heartfelt “thank you” at work and at home is so important to show my true appreciation. Done well, it has such a positive effect on people and morale that I use these words generously. And I always explain what I’m thanking them for, even with a short sentence. I argue that saying these 2 words is even more important in these difficult times when we’re more stressed and anxious. This week on the blog, certified coach + leadership consultant, Atiyeh Ghanbari, explains the importance of leaders saying thank you.