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”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
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”
Dangerous Employees
The most valuable employees aren’t waiting for training. They’re creating their own edge. And they’re already two steps ahead. They’re the ones quietly: → Upskilling in AI after hours→ Learning leadership through podcasts→ Preparing for what’s next while others stand still Here’s why they’ll transform your company (and why you need to watch them closely):Continue reading “Dangerous Employees”
9 Powerful Ways to Open a Presentation
The First 10 Seconds Can Make or Break Your Presentation If you don’t hook your audience immediately, you risk losing them. The best speakers don’t just start talking—they command attention from the first sentence. Here are 9 powerful ways to open a presentation and captivate your audience: — 1. Lead with a Shocking Statistic➝ “DidContinue reading “9 Powerful Ways to Open a Presentation”
The Importance of Being in the Right Place
Sometimes life tricks you into thinking your effort is the problem. You push harder, stay longer, stretch yourself thinner than you should, and yet the results never look like what you hoped for. You start wondering if you’re the weak link, if you’re not talented enough, not smart enough, not disciplined enough. But what ifContinue reading “The Importance of Being in the Right Place”
Elon Musk’s 6 Rules of Productivity
Most people waste time pretending to be productive.Elon Musk doesn’t have that luxury. He runs 6 companies.Most can’t handle one. So how does he do it? A leaked internal email revealed the 6 ruthless rules he lives by to maximize productivity. Save this. Live by it.Your calendar will thank you. 1/ Avoid Large Meetings↳ BigContinue reading “Elon Musk’s 6 Rules of Productivity”
Circle of Control
‼️ Nearly 47% of Americans are constantly stressed – often about things they can’t even control. So check your circles👇 🔵 CIRCLE OF CONTROL⤷ You act and something changes. This is your zone of power. 🔵 CIRCLE OF INFLUENCE⤷ You can shape outcomes, but can’t force them. Nudge. Suggest. Model. 🔵 CIRCLE OF CONCERN⤷ No amountContinue reading “Circle of Control”
10 Ways to be Kind to Yourself
We’re praised for pushing through.But rarely taught how to be gentle with ourselves. That’s not strength. That’s survival mode.And it comes at a cost. When you:→ are tired but keep going→ are hurting but show up smiling→ give to everyone but forget yourself Self-kindness isn’t soft.It’s how you stay whole. 🌱 10 Ways to BeContinue reading “10 Ways to be Kind to Yourself”
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