The Importance of Intentional Recognition in the Workplace
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.
Why seeing every employee as high-value can make great teams
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.
The money talk: 4 tips to help You get comfortable negotiating your pay
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.
5 ways to improve your leadership through listening
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.
Life balance: How providing space for life at work helps leaders succeed and makes powerful teams
What if I told you there is no such thing as work-life balance? They are not two separate things; they're intertwined and on a continuum. At some point, our work responsibilities outweigh our personal and vice versa, and each portion is rarely at 50:50. This week on the blog, Atiyeh Ghanbari explores the importance of making space for life at work and the simple ways to create a more balanced work environment.
Two magical words to use on a daily basis to boost your team’s morale and productivity
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.