Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

Our Weekend in New York

There’s something about waking up in New York that makes you feel like anything’s possible. The city hums even before the sun fully rises, as if it’s whispering, “Come on, there’s so much to see.” Day 1 We started our day at Rockefeller Center, where the morning chill made the ice rink sparkle. Watching skatersContinue reading “Our Weekend in New York”

How to Fix Appraisal Conversations

Stop saying these phrases in your appraisals. Instead, here’s what to say ⬇️ Appraisal conversations are meant to motivate. But the wrong phrasing can turn feedback into frustration. Here’s how to turn common damaging phrases into growth-focused dialogue: ❌ “You need to work harder.” Instead say:“Here’s how you can be more effective in your role.”Continue reading “How to Fix Appraisal Conversations”

6 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

We all have moments where we compare ourselves to others. We think:↳ “I’m not as good as them.”↳ “They’re so much further along.”↳ “Why don’t I have what they have?” But here’s the truth: Comparison steals your joy, energy, and potential. The good news is that you can break free from constant comparison. Here areContinue reading “6 Ways to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others”

Employee Retention Cheatsheet

The best employees don’t just want bigger paychecks.They want to belong somewhere that values their whole self. Your culture is the one thing competitors can’t copy. The secret to keeping your best people isn’t in your budget, it’s in how you make them feel every day. Here are 5 proven retention strategies that keep yourContinue reading “Employee Retention Cheatsheet”

Get Involved To Grow

Advice hits the ears; Practice hits the hippocampus. Only active recall forges the synapses we call “long-term change.” Telling a team what to do feels efficient,until everyone forgets by Monday. If you want ideas to stick, people must use them, not just hear them. Here’s the neural rule: Active Recall = Stronger Synapses.Passive listening? TheContinue reading “Get Involved To Grow”

The One Who Survived

We talk a lot about growth, success, and becoming the best version of ourselves. But somewhere in that pursuit, we forget the version of us that barely made it through. The one who held it together when everything was falling apart. The one who got out of bed when it felt impossible. The one whoContinue reading “The One Who Survived”

Building Blocks of Leadership

We often speak about “skills” or “competencies” as if they’re interchangeable. But they’re not, and treating them as such leads to vague goals and shallow development plans. This simple model breaks it down: ↳ Knowledge is what someone knows.↳ Skills are what someone can do.↳ Abilities are what someone is naturally equipped to do.↳ CompetenciesContinue reading “Building Blocks of Leadership”

You Don’t Need to Win You Need to Grow

Mastering Your Ego Is the First Step to Mastering Life 7 Essential Reminders for Real, Rooted Growth True success isn’t just about what you achieve.It’s about who you become on the way there. The journey.The lessons.The character you build.That’s what truly lasts. If you want peace in your relationships, clarity in your purpose, and momentumContinue reading “You Don’t Need to Win You Need to Grow”

10 habits that quietly crush our teams

These 10 habits are quietly crushing our teams: They can handle hard work.They can’t handle: 🚩 Unnecessary work🚩 Meaningless work🚩 Inefficient work The truth is, we mean well.But, these virtues put our teams in a vice. Do any of these sound familiar? 1/ Always Available Trap↳ Your 11 PM replies create midnight anxiety↳ When youContinue reading “10 habits that quietly crush our teams”