And make the effort to visit the ATC tower at your base airfield as well. I have done this at most bases I have worked at over the years, and without exception, ATC have been very welcoming and positive about pilots visiting them and observing their work and challenges. It also helps us understand the airfield and airspace from ATC’s point of view. Something constructive and interesting to do on your next airport standby ?
Sadly, CRM courses seems still to be regarded by some Captains as a chance to tell the junior cabin crew how difficult the Captain’s job is and impress them with how brave and clever the pilots are ! CRM actually tells us that flying is very much a team activity. All parties involved have an important part to play - certainly ATC - but also the most junior cabin crew or baggage handler, who might have noticed something the Captain didn’t, but which is very important.