There’s a point in life when you realise the world has a lot to say about you—some of it good, some of it unnecessary, and some of it completely made up. People observe, assume, judge, measure, compare, and conclude… all without actually knowing the chapters you’ve lived. And for the longest time, you might carryContinue reading “THE ONLY OPINION THAT BUILDS YOU”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Effective Communication
Why some conversations stick and others don’t? Last week, I re-watched Amy Cuddy’s famous TED talk about power posing. She explained the same concept three different ways.First with data, then with a story, finally with a live example.By the third explanation, everyone got it. That’s Alan Alda’s communication advice for me: our brains are terribleContinue reading “Effective Communication”
McKinsey’s 7S Model
Every high-performance organization runs on 7 engines: SHARED VALUES – The Mission Engine↳ The core beliefs everyone shares↳ Guides choices without asking↳ Skip this? Teams pull apart STRATEGY – The Direction Engine↳ Your plan to beat the competition↳ Shows what matters most↳ Get it wrong? Everyone’s confused STRUCTURE – The Organization Engine↳ Clear roles andContinue reading “McKinsey’s 7S Model”
8 Toxic Behaviours
My manager is constantly micro-managing and it’s driving me nuts. I think it’s time to leave.,” said a friend of mine recently… And it certainly wasn’t the first time I heard that, nor the last time. Toxic management is like a slow poison; it might not be visible immediately, but over time, it erodes theContinue reading “8 Toxic Behaviours”
THE QUIET COURAGE OF CHOOSING JOY
Some ideas sound great on paper but fall apart the moment real life gets involved. “Do one thing every day that scares you” is one of them. It’s catchy, it’s bold, it feels like the kind of quote you’d see next to a mountain climber hanging off a cliff. But honestly? Who wants to liveContinue reading “THE QUIET COURAGE OF CHOOSING JOY”
8 Rules for a Powerful Speech
After dozens of keynotes, team meetings, and investor calls,I realized it’s not about being loud or “natural.” It’s about being intentional. Here are 8 rules that instantly upgrade how you speak:(whether you’re on stage, in a pitch, or leading your team) 1/ Enter with intention Walk in calmly. Take your space.People mirror your energy. 2/Continue reading “8 Rules for a Powerful Speech”
8 Habits of Unstoppable Leaders
I used to believe this too. Until I started paying closer attention. The leaders who seem effortless? They’re actually the most intentional about theirdaily practices. Here’s what great leaders do differently: 💡Lead from Within→ Inner clarity creates outer impact→ People follow authentic leaders, not perfect ones 👐Serve First→ Ask “How can I help?” before “WhatContinue reading “8 Habits of Unstoppable Leaders”
12 Morning Habits To AVOID
12 morning habits to avoid to regain control: 1) Snooze Button Trap 😴↳ Set just one alarm and place it across the room.↳ Getting up right away will make everything easier. 2) Morning Dehydration 💧↳ Keep a water bottle by your bed.↳ Empty it before coffee to kickstart your system. 3) Instant Scrolling 📱↳ ResistContinue reading “12 Morning Habits To AVOID”
Build Your Dream Leadership Team
Most CEOs are babysitting their leadership teams.(And they don’t even realize it.) You’re solving problems your execs should handle. Making decisions they should own. Pushing for results they should drive. Meanwhile, your competition has leaders who think like owners and deliver without oversight. The difference? They stopped managing and started building. After coaching 400+ CEOs,Continue reading “Build Your Dream Leadership Team”
12 Brutal Truths
Too many leaders say they want honesty.But what they really want is validation. So when someone shares a hard truth, they: → Get defensive→ Shift the blame→ Shut the conversation down That’s not leadership.That’s ego-protection. Real leaders do the opposite: ✅ Listen without interrupting→ Feedback isn’t an attack; it’s a gift.✅ Pause before reacting→ DefensivenessContinue reading “12 Brutal Truths”
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