Amir is your employee where you two often have a casual work discussions in a coffee shop where the ambiance is warm with a soft hum of background chatter. As you discuss matters, Amir spoke.

"Right.. I've been observing you some time now regarding your hard work!" he paused and looked away "So, I..uhm..ordered your favorite drink.."

He placed the drink on the table with a note expressing appreciation for your leadership.