We grow up thinking strength is about holding everything together with steady hands and a stiff spine. We’re taught that the toughest people are the ones who never crack, never cry, never let their knees hit the ground. But life has a way of rewiring that definition. It breaks through the armor in the placesContinue reading “The Strongest People”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
How to Fix your Reputation
The #1 reason people get overlooked at work? Their reputation doesn’t match their potential. Early in my career, I was shy.I had ideas, but I rarely spoke up. I assumed my work would speak for itself.It didn’t. I wasn’t seen as strategic or leadership-ready.Not because I wasn’t capable, but because I wasn’t visible. That’s whenContinue reading “How to Fix your Reputation”
12 challenges every CEO faces in 2025
(And how to turn them into opportunities) 1. Talent That’s Hard to Keep↳ Top performers have more options than ever↳ Build a culture worth staying for 2. AI Without a Clear Plan↳ Teams need clarity on AI’s role and value↳ Start small, measure impact, scale smart 3. Too Many Priorities↳ Focus diluted across competing initiatives↳Continue reading “12 challenges every CEO faces in 2025”
8 Leadership Habits That Build A Culture Of Kindness
The best leaders I know share one thing in common: They’ve recognized that kindness isn’t “soft”. It’s the strongest kind of leadership. Because culture isn’t built in meetings.It’s built in moments. Those small interactions that happen betweenthe big decisions. The way you respond when someonemakes a mistake. How you handle conflict when tensions rise. WhetherContinue reading “8 Leadership Habits That Build A Culture Of Kindness”
When the Mind Gets Loud
There’s a moment we all hit—a point where the noise in our own head gets so intense that we start believing it’s who we are. Every doubtful whisper, every replayed mistake, every imagined disaster becomes this giant monologue dictating how we feel, how we act, how we show up. And somewhere along the way, weContinue reading “When the Mind Gets Loud”
Turn Skills To Cash
People pay for clarity— Not perfection: Most skills don’t need reinvention. They just need a better way to start. The PLAN Model:Helps you spot what people actually want to buy. The SALE Test:Helps you check demand—before you build. Here’s how it works: PLAN to find what sells:🟥 Pick one clear problem🟦 Listen for repeat complaints🟨Continue reading “Turn Skills To Cash”
Kindness in Leadership
Kindness in leadership often gets misunderstood. Especially when it’s done right. You’re told: “Just be a kind leader.” Like that’s obvious. Or that simple. 🙄 🙄 🙄 What no one tells you is: Kindness hurts sometimes. Because people don’t see what it actually feels like to: ❌ Give honest feedback and watch their face fall❌Continue reading “Kindness in Leadership”
The Curiosity Curve
Most leaders enter tough conversations armed with talking points.The best ones enter with curiosity. That small shift?It changes everything. 👉 Harvard Business Review says the real power in high-stakes dialogue isn’t about persuasion — it’s about inquiry. ✅ That’s where the “Curiosity Check” comes in.Before your next tough conversation, take 3 minutes and ask: 1️⃣Continue reading “The Curiosity Curve”
The Exit Theory
There’s a strange pressure we put on ourselves to stay—stay in conversations that leave us uneasy, stay in situations where we feel small, stay in rhythms that drain us even when we know better. Maybe it’s habit. Maybe it’s guilt. Maybe it’s that quiet fear that someone will ask, “Why are you leaving?” and weContinue reading “The Exit Theory”
Quiet People Are Powerful
You’re overlooking your most powerful people – The quiet ones: It’s time to rethink what strengths they have. Quiet people bring: 🔹 Listening that drives action🔹 Humble leadership🔹 Critical thinking🔹 Deep focus🔹 Mindful decisions🔹 Calm under pressure🔹 Innovation through reflection And still— They’re often misunderstood or overlooked. Here’s what most people miss: Quiet people aren’tContinue reading “Quiet People Are Powerful”
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