Trust is the foundation for team performance đ¤ In his 2002 book, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,” Author Patrick Lencioni identifies five common team performance problems. đĄď¸ Absence of Trust: team members consumed with self-protection or undermining peers lose focus on collective goals. When trust is present, they are open and vulnerable with theContinue reading “THE FIVE DYSFUNCTIONS OF A TEAM”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Positive vs Toxic Leadership
Navigate away from toxic leadership with these 7 steps(your career will thank you): Earlier this week, I posted about positive vs. toxic leadership. As part of my research, I found that 56% of employees report having “toxic” workplace leaders! * That is wild! Toxic leadership can cast a long shadow on workplace culture. Recognizing toxicContinue reading “Positive vs Toxic Leadership”
Jeff Bezos’ 6 Meeting Rules
Jeff Bezos introduced a few simple rules that completely changed how decisions were made. And theyâre still relevant for every organisation today. 1ď¸âŁ The Two-Pizza RuleIf two pizzas canât feed the group, the meeting is too big.Smaller groups lead to faster decisions, clearer conversations, and higher accountability. 2ď¸âŁ No PowerPointInstead of slides, use written narratives.ThisContinue reading “Jeff Bezos’ 6 Meeting Rules”
Happiness Isnât a Place You Arrive At
âHappiness is just a state of mindâ is one of those lines people throw around so casually that it can almost sound dismissive. Like if youâre struggling, overthinking, tired, or carrying something heavy, all you need to do is change your mindset and suddenly life will feel lighter. But the truth is, while thereâs somethingContinue reading “Happiness Isnât a Place You Arrive At”
Speak With Confidence
Confidence is not memorized, I learned that the hard way: I tried scripts.I tried tricks.I tried sounding âprofessional.â None of it worked. What worked was this. Confidence is felt, not performed. Hereâs the simple framework I use now. đŚ What actually matters⢠Open with a bold first line⢠Speak like a real person⢠Pause onContinue reading “Speak With Confidence”
Not Everyone Will Know What Youâre Worth
A diamond in the wrong hands is just a stone. That line hits hard because it says something most of us learn the long way. Sometimes, your value doesnât change. The environment does. The people around you do. The eyes looking at you do. And suddenly, something rare, strong, and beautiful gets treated like itâsContinue reading “Not Everyone Will Know What Youâre Worth”
7 Ways to Stop Saying Sorry
Over-apologizing is sabotaging your success. How to stop saying sorry: Ever find yourself saying âsorryâ for things like delays, mistakes, or even asking a question? It might seem polite, but over-apologizing can undermine your confidence and credibility. â Instead of âsorry,â focus on: ⨠Providing updates, not apologies.⨠Turning mistakes into opportunities.⨠Showing gratitude insteadContinue reading “7 Ways to Stop Saying Sorry”
The Kind of Conversation That Brings You Back
Sometimes, healing doesnât look dramatic. Itâs not always a breakthrough moment. Not a grand gesture. Not a life-changing event. Sometimes, itâs just one conversation. One real, honest, deep conversation with someone who truly gets you. The kind where you donât have to explain yourself ten different ways. The kind where you can finally stop pretendingContinue reading “The Kind of Conversation That Brings You Back”
7 Questions Elite CEOs Ask Weekly
Old way: Plan your week on Monday.New way: Review your week on Friday.One builds hopeâŚThe other builds wisdom. Most CEOs plan their weeks.Few ever review them. That’s the gap between busy and effective. I used to rush from week to week. No pause.No reflection.Just momentum. I felt productive.But I was just in motion. Same mistakesContinue reading “7 Questions Elite CEOs Ask Weekly”
Balance Sheet of Leadership
Great leaders know what they’re good at, but they also know what gets in the way: It’s all about evaluating what canhelp you lead, and what will hold you back: đŠ Strengths like:⢠Clear goals⢠Thinking ahead⢠Caring about others⢠Talking and listening well⢠Being honest and steady đĽ Weak spots like:⢠Controlling too muchâ˘Continue reading “Balance Sheet of Leadership”
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