Solving problems is the core of leadership. But not all problems are created equal. Some are messy.Some are hidden.Some keep coming back no matter what you try. Quick fixes don’t work.Assumptions break under pressure.What looks simple is often anything but. That’s why leaders need thinking tools.Not just instincts or experience. 5 proven ways to solveContinue reading “Solve Problems Like A Leader”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Leadership Modes
Leadership stalls when you stay in one mode.The best leaders adjust in real time. Because leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all.It’s a dynamic blend of: 🧠 Coaching⚙️ Consulting🌱 Mentoring📋 Managing Let’s break them down: 🧠 Coaching↳ Help them think for themselves by asking, not telling↳ Guide with questions that unlock their own ideas↳ Use when: They need helpContinue reading “Leadership Modes”
The Iceberg of Micromanagement
A micromanager is someone you pay to make your best people quit. Not because they’re evil. But because they don’t trust. They kill initiative without even realizing it. On the surface, it sounds harmless: 💬 “I just want to help.” 💬 “I’m detail-oriented.” 💬 “I’m just staying involved.” But beneath the surface lies a differentContinue reading “The Iceberg of Micromanagement”
The Beauty in Not Always Winning
Sometimes you win and sometimes you learn. That’s how life humbles you and grows you all at once. It’s easy to love the moments when everything goes right — when the hard work pays off, the timing aligns, and you feel like you’ve finally cracked the code. But the real shaping happens in the momentsContinue reading “The Beauty in Not Always Winning”
What to say when someone insults you
These phrases help you take control, While staying calm and respectful: 1) “That felt personal – is that what you intended?”Forces the other person to own or walk back their aggression 2) “I’m happy to listen when we can talk respectfully”Signals openness, but only if mutual respect is present 3) “I’m going to stay focusedContinue reading “What to say when someone insults you”
9 Innocent Phrases That Quietly Undermine You
You’re not “just” asking a question. You’re not “probably overthinking it.” And you’re definitely not asking a “dumb” question. But every time you use phrases like that, you chip away at your authority. Here are 9 phrases that quietly undermine you – and what to say instead: 1./ “Just wanted to…”Softens your message into nothing.➡️Continue reading “9 Innocent Phrases That Quietly Undermine You”
Perfect Side Hustle
If your side hustle isn’t making money— It’s just a hobby: Most people don’t fail from lack of effort. They stay stuck at “busy” instead of “paid.” Too many offers,too low prices,too much isolation. There’s a better way. First, get your free Earn With creatyl account. Then use the 4 M’s:🔸 Map one clear problem🔸Continue reading “Perfect Side Hustle”
The Beauty of Outgrowing Who You Were
It’s strange, isn’t it? The way people hold on to versions of us that we’ve long since outgrown. They remember our laughter from a certain time, our mistakes from a certain phase, our opinions from a certain mindset—and they keep us frozen there. Like a photograph that never ages, while the real person keeps evolving.Continue reading “The Beauty of Outgrowing Who You Were”
Change Management
70% of change initiatives fail. (And it’s rarely because the idea was bad.) Here’s what actually kills transformation: You picked the wrong change model for the job. It’s like performing surgery with a hammer.Sure, you’re using a tool. But it’s the wrong one. I’ve watched brilliant CEOs tank their companies this way: Using individual coachingContinue reading “Change Management”
D.I.S.C.
They’re not difficult people. You’re just speaking different languages: As a leader or innovator, your breakthrough ideas mean nothing if you can’t translate them for the people who matter. Your CFO needs ROI and risk assessment.Your creative team needs vision and energy.Your operations lead needs stability and process.Your engineering manager needs specifications and logic. SameContinue reading “D.I.S.C.”
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