Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

2 in 3 employees are ready to quit. Here’s the leadership secret that’s changing their minds. Servant Leadership is an “employee-focused” style that’s been studied for over 30 years. Companies like Starbucks and Southwest Airlines have recently adopted its principles. The reason? Straightforward, ethical guidelines that transform work at all levels. Here’s a framework basedContinue reading “The T.R.U.S.T Model”

Does asking for business make your stomach drop?You’re not alone.(And the reason may surprise you.) Most professionals think the discomfort comes frombad timing… Or needing the perfect words. But here’s the truth: Asking feels terrifying when it’s about you. When it’s about them, and how you can help, it becomesnatural, even welcome. So how doContinue reading “Fear of Asking for Business”

77% of people say culture affects job performance.The other 23% don’t know it does. Here’s why: Imagine spending your day in a place where you feel: • Isolated• Invisible• Unheard• Stressed• Powerless• Controlled• Intimidated• Overworked• Out of place• Disrespected• Unappreciated• Micromanaged Not fun, right? Now imagine a workplace where you feel: • Appreciated• Empowered• Connected•Continue reading “Culture”

No matter your title or salary — be kind. 90% of managers ignore this superpower.And they lose their best people because of it. But the other 10%? Those who lead with genuine kindness.They know how to grow and keep great talent. KINDNESS isn’t about being nice. Here’s what real kindness looks like in action: KContinue reading “Kindness”

It’s not hard skills that stall careers. It’s the soft ones. Here’s how. I’ve seen this happen dozens of times: The most talented person on the team… Who can’t handle feedback.Who burns out under pressure.Who alienates everyone around them. Their career stalls.No matter how brilliant they are. So what actually fuels growth? The soft skillsContinue reading “The Hidden Superpowers Behind Career Growth”

“No” is a complete sentence— But here’s when to say it and how: Most people aren’t drowning because they’re lazy. They’re drowning because they’re too helpful. Saying yes feels like the right thing—until your calendar’s full andyour focus is gone. Top performers don’t say yes to everything.They say yes to the right things. Start withContinue reading “When and How to Say No”

A great solution to the wrong problem is still a failure.Because here’s the harsh truth: If you skip the diagnosis, the treatment won’t work. When something breaks in your business,a missed goal, a failed launch, a team breakdown… The instinct is often to jump straight to a fix. But without understanding the root cause,you’re justContinue reading “5 Problem Solving Methods”

Listening is a superpower – Here’s how you can get it: We talk about communication skills… But forget that listeningis communication. The best leaders aren’t the loudest. They’re the ones who listen the most. True listening is how trust is built. It’s how teams feel seen, heard, and valued. Poor listening leads to: 🔻 HighContinue reading “Listen”

Calm isn’t passive— It’s controlled power in motion: Staying calm isn’t abouthiding how you feel— It’s about knowing what to do with it. Most people don’t blowup because they’re weak. They explode because they never learnedwhat’s happening under the surface. This helps you handle it before it handles you: 🟢Watch your stress signals🔵See what triggersContinue reading “Stay Calm, Stay Powerful”