Success isn’t a shiny wall built from perfect bricks. It’s a patchwork of wins and losses, stacked side by side, holding each other up. Some bricks are smooth and polished — the moments when everything clicked, when plans worked, when life rewarded the effort. Others are chipped, cracked, uneven — the failures, the missteps, theContinue reading “Built on Both”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Top Leadership Objectives
A leader’s title means nothing— Their actions mean everything: What you say matters—but what you do matters more. People watch how you handle pressure. They remember how you respond to mistakes. They notice how you treat others. They feel when you show up or check out. The truth? Your actions teach people how to showContinue reading “Top Leadership Objectives”
Collective Leadership Compass
Great leadership isn’t about one person: It’s about collective intelligence. Want to excel in this area? This framework will definitely help: The Collective Leadership Compass. It assists teams and organizations navigate leadership with 6 core dimensions: 1. Wholeness Creating a shared vision and fostering collaboration. 2. Possibilities Future-focused, decisive, and ready to empower change. 3.Continue reading “Collective Leadership Compass”
The Leadership Paradox
The leadership paradox: Less control actually creates more influence. Leadership isn’t what most people think it is. We often confuse: Management with leadershipAuthority with respectTitle with influence The truth? Being in charge doesn’t make you a leader. You become one when people want to follow you. Here’s how: 1. You Give Clear Direction People craveContinue reading “The Leadership Paradox”
Applause Doesn’t Pay the Soul
No matter what you do, someone will always have an opinion. Some will cheer you on, some will quietly judge, and others won’t even notice. It’s the strange, unspoken truth of life — no matter how hard you try, you’ll never be everyone’s favorite story. And the moment you make peace with that, something beautifulContinue reading “Applause Doesn’t Pay the Soul”
7 Things Great Leaders Do Differently
7 leadership skills most leaders never master. (But the rare few who do? They change everything.) After coaching 100s of CEOs over 2 decades,I’ve seen what sets the exceptional apart. Here’s what they do differently: 1️⃣ They Stay Steady Under PressurePanic disrupts effective execution.Composed leaders keep teams sharp and focused. 2️⃣ They Communicate the HardContinue reading “7 Things Great Leaders Do Differently”
Managing Stress
Stress isn’t the enemy. It’s actually your brain trying to protect you. But without the right tools, stress can take over:↳ Snappy reactions↳ Racing thoughts↳ Sleepless nights Your mind shifts into survival mode. 🧠 Here’s the shift that changes everything:❌ Stress isn’t something you eliminate.✅ It’s something you learn to manage. Here’s how to doContinue reading “Managing Stress”
Team Building
What does it take to build a strong team? Start by understanding what drives people. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs isn’t just a theory.It’s a guidebook for team-building. Let’s break it down: 1. Set a Foundation of Security↳ Ensure clear roles and job stability.↳ Trust and safety are non-negotiable. 2. Build Community↳ Create real connections.↳ RegularContinue reading “Team Building”
The Energy I Choose
Somewhere along the way, I realized how exhausting hate really is. It drains you quietly, like a phone on low battery that never quite charges back up. You tell yourself you’re fine, that holding onto that resentment or anger is justified — but deep down, you know it’s just heavy. It eats at your peace,Continue reading “The Energy I Choose”
Self-Awareness
The hardest person to lead— Is yourself: When you know yourself, you make better choices. ➜ You see your own habits.➜ You notice how others see you.➜ You understand how you act under stress.➜ You learn from feedback instead of ignoring it. Without self-awareness, leaders can: 🚫 Lose trust without even knowing why🚫 Push theirContinue reading “Self-Awareness”
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