Most founders wait too long to have the hard conversation. And by the time they do… it’s no longer about the problem. It’s about the resentment that’s built up around it. At VC Talent Lab, I see it all the time: – Co-founders dancing around real disagreements– Exec teams aligned on paper but tense inContinue reading “Conflict Resolution”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Ask Questions
We’re obsessed with finding the right answers. Early in my career, I was great at making lists of things to do, and not so great at asking questions. I was too focused on output and not enough on growth. Then I started a simple reflection habit, with three simple areas: What did we do right?Continue reading “Ask Questions”
7 Ways to Subtly Take Charge of Any Conversation
Real leaders do not overpower conversations.They orchestrate them. They set the tone,guide the flow,and leave people feeling bigger, not smaller. I learned this the hard way.After years of trying to dominate discussions,I realised the best leaders don’t need to speak a lot.They simply know exactly when to. These 7 conversation cues are your toolkit forContinue reading “7 Ways to Subtly Take Charge of Any Conversation”
Between Fresh Starts and Soft Landings
Mornings feel like permission. Permission to begin again, to believe that whatever happened yesterday doesn’t get a full vote today. There’s something quietly powerful about that first stretch, the first sip of coffee, the first moment you realize the day hasn’t asked anything of you yet. It’s a clean page, even if your mind isContinue reading “Between Fresh Starts and Soft Landings”
Delegate like a Fortune 500 CEO
Delegate like a Fortune 500 CEO. Leaders don’t fail by doing too less. They fail from doing too much. Leadership ≠ Control Leaders who confuse leadership with control:– face burnout.– become the bottleneck in daily operations.– miss opportunities. If delegation makes you anxious,you’re not alone. But avoiding it is costing you time, trust, and growth.Continue reading “Delegate like a Fortune 500 CEO”
6 Secrets To Improving Your Executive Presence
The best leaders don’t dominate conversations. They direct them with intention.🔥 Most people think executive presence is about having the loudest voice in the room. It’s not. The best leaders are calm, focused and intentional. 💪 If you want to look and lead like a CEO, start here:👇(Even if you’re not an executive… yet) ✅Continue reading “6 Secrets To Improving Your Executive Presence”
The Power of 1%
The most successful people aren’t extreme.They’re just consistent. Most people overestimate what they can do in a week.And wildly underestimate what they can do in a year. For me, that consistency has been fitness.I’ve committed to 30-60 minutes of movement every day, whether it’s the gym, lifting weights, pilates, or walking around the lake withContinue reading “The Power of 1%”
The Moment Your Feet Leave the Ground
There’s a very specific kind of fear that shows up right before change. It’s not loud panic. It’s quieter than that. It’s the hesitation that says, What if this doesn’t work? The pause that keeps you standing at the edge, convincing yourself that waiting a little longer is the responsible thing to do. Most ofContinue reading “The Moment Your Feet Leave the Ground”
10 Silent Culture Killers
High-EQ leaders make their people the priority. 10 silent culture killers every leader needs to know: 1. When you don’t communicate or give feedback.2. When you haven’t set clear job expectations.3. When you promote the wrong people.4. When you hold too many meetings.5. When you fail to support growth.6. When you let toxic managers stay.7.Continue reading “10 Silent Culture Killers”
A Key to Conflict
I remember when a comment from a colleague made me feel attacked. My first reaction was almost the classic “fight or flight”. Then, instead of becoming a hostage, I remembered a metaphor: to “put the fish on the table.” It’s a messy, smelly job, and no one wants to do it. However, if you don’tContinue reading “A Key to Conflict”
