Most performance problems don’t start big— They start invisible: Performance issues rarely go away on their own. They get buried.They grow in silence.They spread to everyone else. The longer you wait –The harder it is to recover. ⚠️Watch for early warning signs: • Declining quality• Low engagement• Missed deadlines• Frequent absences 🚫Unaddressed issues lead to:Continue reading “Spot Issues Fast”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Borrowed Moments
Life has a way of reminding us that nothing stays still for long. Feelings shift, people drift in and out, and the situations we swear are permanent somehow soften, crack, or dissolve into something new. It’s easy to forget that when you’re in the thick of it—when a tough moment feels endless or when aContinue reading “Borrowed Moments”
The Hit Refresh Leadership Mindset
Satya Nadella didn’t just lead Microsoft. He reimagined what leadership could be: When he became CEO, he didn’t start with a strategy doc. He started with a cultural reset:1. From “know-it-all” to “learn-it-all”2. From internal battles to customer obsession3. From protecting the past to inventing the future What’s his playbook? 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀1. Create Clarity2. GenerateContinue reading “The Hit Refresh Leadership Mindset”
Stop the Blame Game
Here’s what nobody tells you about accountability: The harder you push, the less they deliver. I’ve watched CEOs destroy their executive teams this way: 🔥 Public callouts in meetings🔥 Micromanaging every decision🔥 Threats disguised as “motivation”🔥 Fear-based deadline pressure Result: Your best leaders become corporate zombies.They show up. They comply. They stop caring. The expensiveContinue reading “Stop the Blame Game”
7 Steps to Design Your Dream Life
Take these steps: “Luxury is feeling unrushed. It is designing a life that allows you to do what you want with high leverage, with many options, all while feeling unrushed.” – Tim Ferriss The power of lifestyle design: • Intentional action• Unlocking your time• Finding what you enjoy Step 1: Build a Habit of ReflectionContinue reading “7 Steps to Design Your Dream Life”
Empathy
These Stats Will Shock You: In business, we often focus on improving innovation, employee retention, and productivity by seeking solutions elsewhere. According to the 2023 Ernst & Young LLP survey, mutual empathy between leaders and employees leads to an increase in: -> Efficiency (88%)-> Creativity (87%)-> Job satisfaction (87%)-> Idea sharing (86%)-> Innovation (85%)-> RevenueContinue reading “Empathy”
9 Oprah’s Principles for hiring the perfect team
Oprah Winfrey’s hiring principles offer powerful guidance for identifying: ➡ passion➡ integrity➡ collaboration Here are 9 of her Principles for hiring a perfect team: 1. Hire for Heart and Character↳ Look for honesty, kindness, and a strong sense of integrity.Ask: “Tell me a time when you did the right thing, even when it was hard?”Continue reading “9 Oprah’s Principles for hiring the perfect team”
12 Phrases To Ban
12 silent credibility-killers hiding in your vocabulary.(How many do you use?) If “sales” makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Most client-facing professionals never received formal sales training. And honestly? That’s okay. You don’t need to become a “salesperson” to build strong business relationships. But here’s what I’ve noticed after training thousands of professionals. We allContinue reading “12 Phrases To Ban”
Dance Before the Music Starts
Most people wait for life to tap them on the shoulder before they take a step. They sit on the sidelines, hoping opportunity will notice them, call their name, and pull them into the spotlight. But that’s not usually how it works. Opportunity tends to wander toward the noise, the motion, the energy. It gravitatesContinue reading “Dance Before the Music Starts”
Managing Your Manager
Most managers won’t tell you this— But they wish you’d do it: They want fewer surprises. Fewer loose ends. Less guessing what you need. And more help carrying the weight. The truth? Managing your manager is a skill— And most people never learn it. They wait.They assume.They hope things just work out. But the onesContinue reading “Managing Your Manager”
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