Promotions don’t just go to top performers. They go to the best communicators too ⬇️ You’re not being overlooked. You might just be saying the wrong things inpromotion conversations. Statements like:“I deserve a promotion.”“I’ve been here longer than others.”“I’ll leave if I’m not promoted.” These might feel bold but they often backfire.Why? Because they createContinue reading “8 Phrases That Ruin Promotion Talks”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
The Chapters You Don’t See Yet
Some days feel like you’re stuck in the messiest part of your own story. You know the chapters—where everything feels slow, heavy, confusing, or downright exhausting. The pages where you’re doing your best but it still feels like you’re falling short. It’s easy to look at those moments and think the whole book is goingContinue reading “The Chapters You Don’t See Yet”
5 Proven Innovation Frameworks
5 proven innovation frameworks that turn ideas into revenue. (Here’s exactly when to use each one.) Most innovation efforts fail. Not because the ideas are bad. But because leaders use the wrong approach for their situation. Think of frameworks like power tools. A drill won’t help you cut wood. A saw won’t help you driveContinue reading “5 Proven Innovation Frameworks”
Confidence
Confidence isn’t built in your comfort zone. It’s earned one scary step at a time. The people who land those $200k+ roles aren’t always the most qualified. They’re the ones living in the learning zone. Here’s what each zone actually teaches you: 1. Comfort Zone→ You feel safe, but nothing grows here→ Your skills stayContinue reading “Confidence”
The 4 Types of Thinking Leaders Need to Practice
Great leaders don’t just think better—they think differently, depending on the challenge at hand. If you want to solve the right problems—and solve them in unexpected, high-impact ways— you need to master four distinct types of thinking, according to a recent article in Harvard Business Review. ✴️ Expert ThinkingWhen speed and precision matter most. UseContinue reading “The 4 Types of Thinking Leaders Need to Practice”
The Crossing Paths Theory
There’s this quiet truth we rarely sit with: most of the people who step into our lives won’t stay forever. Some drift in like a breeze, soft and barely noticeable. Others crash in like a storm, loud and impossible to ignore. And then there are a few who settle in, shaping our days in waysContinue reading “The Crossing Paths Theory”
OKRs That Work
You’re not missing effort— You’re missing structure: Most teams set goals. But many fail to reach them. Goals without a clear path are just guesswork. OKRs turn guesswork into action. Without OKRs, teams struggle with: 🔴 Missed deadlines.🔴 No clear ownership.🔴 Unclear expectations.🔴 Too many objectives at once.🔴 Goals forgotten until it’s too late.🔴 TrackingContinue reading “OKRs That Work”
Career Advice
12 pieces of career advice that changed my life…(they don’t teach you in school): I get a lot of messages asking for career advice. This is my attempt to synthesize a few years of responses into short, actionable lessons. Behind each is a longer (probably painful) story. But I’ll spare you those details (for now!).Continue reading “Career Advice”
The Three Word Tension Defuser
Your defensive responses are killing conversations. This 3-word phrase flips the script instantly: It happens faster than you think. One minute you’re having a nice conversation. The next, someone’s defensive and the whole thing goes sideways. Here’s what most people do:❌ Jump in with solutions, take sides, or try to “fix” the emotions. Here’s whatContinue reading “The Three Word Tension Defuser”
Where Courage Quietly Begins
Change has a way of knocking on the door long before we feel ready to answer it. It creeps up in moments when life feels predictable, almost comfortable, and then suddenly whispers, “Is this really where you want to stay?” And that whisper is inconvenient—because on one hand, the familiar feels safe, but on theContinue reading “Where Courage Quietly Begins”
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