In every client conversation, your words are doing one of two things: Building trust or breaking it. And it doesn’t take much to tip the scale the wrong way. A recycled line.A rushed phrase.A question that makes them pull back. We’ve all said something with good intent… That landed the wrong way. But here’s theContinue reading “Phrases That Break Client Trust”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
12 Habits That Kill Growth
12 Brutal CEO Habits That Kill Growth(This applies to you in your role too!) 1. Your Calendar Is Destroying Your Clarity→ Back-to-back meetings leave no space to lead.You’re reacting, not thinking. 2. You “Delegate,” But Don’t Let Go→ If it still runs through you, it’s not really off your plate.Don’t micromanage. Empower, then step back.Continue reading “12 Habits That Kill Growth”
Quiet Places, Quiet People
If my mind could speak without all the noise of the day, I think it would sound a lot like that line. Something soft. Something honest. Something I probably already know but ignore more often than I should. It’s funny how we pretend we’re machines that can run forever on deadlines, pressure, and back-to-back obligations.Continue reading “Quiet Places, Quiet People”
Master the Art of Saying No
That word? “No.” Most of us struggle to say it. We worry about letting people down.About missing opportunities.About not being a “team player.” But after decades in leadership I’ve learned this brutal fact: Your ability to say “no” determines your success as a CEO. Let me share the exact phrases that will help yousay “no”Continue reading “Master the Art of Saying No”
Protect Your Peace
Most people aren’t attacking you— Here’s how to keep your peace: Someone criticizes. Someone rejects you. Someone disagrees. Your brain says:“This is about me.” But it’s usually not. It’s about their pressure, their story, their fears. Not your worth. So what do you do instead? Here’s how to protect your peacewhen everything feels personal: 🔴Continue reading “Protect Your Peace”
How to Introduce Yourself
If you blow that intro, the whole room moves on. In business and networking, most people fumble this one shot. 🚫 They ramble.🚫 They oversell.🚫 They sound like a broken record. Don’t be like most people. If you can master your intro, you’ll unlock doors most people wouldn’t dream of. Here’s how to do itContinue reading “How to Introduce Yourself”
When Everything Finally Stops Making Sense
It took me a long time to understand this, and honestly, I learned it the hard way. Before Covid, I used to treat every task like it was life-or-death. Every project felt urgent. Every meeting felt critical. Every message felt like it needed an immediate response. I thought being busy meant being valuable, and beingContinue reading “When Everything Finally Stops Making Sense”
8 Thinking Roles
They’re shaped by diverse minds,each contributing something essential. – Some spark ideas.– Some build structure.– Some turn vision into action.– And others make sure no one gets left behind. True collaboration isn’t just about talking.It’s about how we think together. 📌 These 8 thinking roles reflect the core ways people contribute with their minds: (whetherContinue reading “8 Thinking Roles”
Leadership User Manual
Most leaders don’t lack effort— They lack structure, try this: Great leadership isn’t reactive— It runs on rhythm. The best leaders don’t just respond. They set a repeatable pace. Here’s how to lead withclarity instead of chaos: Daily ➝ Control the chaos🟨 Give feedback before confusion starts🟨 Stay calm, even when it’s messy🟨 Fix issuesContinue reading “Leadership User Manual”
How to Assess, Guide, Mentor Your Team
This leadership stat really hit me: 71% of employees who believe that their boss can identify theirabilities are more engaged & enthusiastic at work. When we think of employee development, we typically think: ❇︎ Training❇︎ Certifications❇︎ Providing feedback❇︎ Even performance reviews But we’ve already started in the wrong place. ❌ You have to pick the destinationContinue reading “How to Assess, Guide, Mentor Your Team”
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