There’s something powerful about choosing to keep a soft heart in a world that sometimes feels determined to make you tougher than you want to be. Life will throw its share of shadows at you—moments that shake your trust, people who don’t show up the way you hoped, seasons that test more than you everContinue reading “Hearts That Don’t Give Up”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Thanksgiving Weekend, Houston
Thanksgiving weekend took us to Houston this year—a short getaway with no packed agenda, just time together and room for surprises (both good and not-so-good). We kicked things off the way any holiday weekend should: with a comforting, indulgent dinner at Maggiano’s. Big portions, familiar flavors, and that cozy buzz of families doing exactly whatContinue reading “Thanksgiving Weekend, Houston”
Master Public Speaking
Statistically, we’d rather die than do public speaking. Overcome that fear with these 9 strategies: It’s like Jerry Seinfeld said,“At a funeral, most people would rather be in the casket than doing the eulogy.” But ultimately, public speaking is a more important skill than you realise. It shows up in:🗣️ The Monday team meeting🗣️ TheContinue reading “Master Public Speaking”
How to Handle Difficult Conversations
The conversation you’re avoiding— Is the one you need the most: Tough talks aren’t the problem. Avoiding them is. When you skip hard conversations,you create more conflict. But let’s be honest— The 3 hardest conversations at work? 🔵Performance feedback🔵Personal conflict🔵Big changes And yet— These are the conversationsthat shape your culture most. Here’s what people getContinue reading “How to Handle Difficult Conversations”
8 Phrases That Ruin Promotion Talks
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”
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”
Kenrick Vaz 