“Quiet people have the loudest minds.” We don’t talk about this enough. In a world that rewards the loudest voice in the room, quiet people are often overlooked… yet they carry a depth that can change everything. While others speak to be heard, quiet people listen to understand.While others rush to respond, they pause toContinue reading “The Power of Quiet People”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
11 Public Speaking Strategies
75% of people fear public speaking more than death. Yet it’s the no. 1 skill that accelerates careers. An incredible resource from my friend Dr. Heather Maietta 🔥(give her a follow) Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, held me back for years. I wasn’t always afraid of public speaking. Until I volunteered to present atContinue reading “11 Public Speaking Strategies”
Do More vs Do Better
More doesn’t mean better— It often means broken: Here’s the hard truth: Most people chase more —But wonder why they feel stuck. 🔻 More apps.🔻 More effort.🔻 More noise.🔻 More burnout.🔻 More meetings.🔻 More tabs open. But more isn’t progress. It’s a pattern. And patterns don’t change results— Only your approach does. Let’s break itContinue reading “Do More vs Do Better”
Popcorn Timing
It’s hard not to look around and measure. At birthday parties, playgrounds, school drop-offs, even family gatherings, the comparisons sneak in quietly. Someone else’s child is talking sooner, reading earlier, sitting still longer, understanding faster. And without meaning to, you start asking yourself questions you never planned to ask. Is my child behind? Am IContinue reading “Popcorn Timing”
Win The Interview
The résumé gets you in the room— What you say next gets you the job: Most interviews are lostbefore they even start— Not because you aren’t qualified. But because of what you say…and what you don’t. Common slip-ups: 🟨Talking too much🟧Rushing through answers🟨Bad-mouthing a past boss🟧Sounding fake or too formal🟨Saying “I don’t know” with nothingContinue reading “Win The Interview”
Appreciation Culture
People who feel valued give more than expected.That’s why great CEOs prioritize their culture.Because they know: A valued team doesn’t just work harder. They think like owners.They solve problems before you see them.They stay through the tough times. Yet recognition is still one of the most underused leadership tools. It doesn’t cost millions.It doesn’t takeContinue reading “Appreciation Culture”
7 Styles of Thinking
92% of people think in just one or two ways.That’s why they get stuck in the same problems. Credits to Natan Mohart, make sure to follow! _____ The smartest?They switch between 7 thinking styles — and win. 1. Critical ThinkingDon’t take words at face value. Break them down like a detective at a crime scene.🚀𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁:Continue reading “7 Styles of Thinking”
The Weight You Were Never Meant to Carry
Somewhere along the way, many of us quietly take on a role we were never officially given. Fixer. Stabilizer. The one who makes things better. If someone is struggling, you feel it’s your responsibility to step in. If something is broken, you instinctively reach for the tools. And if people around you are hurting, youContinue reading “The Weight You Were Never Meant to Carry”
Control Conflict
You don’t have to win the argument— You just need to keep your peace: Disrespect doesn’t need to escalate,it needs to be handled clearly. The goal isn’t to get the last word. It’s to stay steady and stay in control. Here’s how to respond whenrespect breaks down: 🟣 Assess the situationPause and ask: was itContinue reading “Control Conflict”
Say No Without Guilt
Turn uncomfortable no’s into power moves. 10 scripts for respect without confrontation: Every day you face the choice… Cave to pressure or protect your priorities. But saying no doesn’t have to feel uncomfortable. These scripts transform boundary-setting into your greatest strength: 1. “I’m at capacity through [date]. Which project should I de-prioritize?”↳ Puts the decisionContinue reading “Say No Without Guilt”
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