I’ve come to believe that one of the most underrated strengths you can have in this world is a good heart. Not the kind that keeps score, not the kind that helps expecting something in return, but the kind that quietly chooses kindness even when it goes unnoticed. We live in a time where it’sContinue reading “The Multiplication Effect of a Good Heart”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
8 Soft Skills of Ultraproductive People
Hard skills land the job. Soft skills build a career. 8 soft skills that will set you apart: 1. Emotional Intelligence 🧠↳ Seek to understand others’ perspectives.↳ Respond with intention, not impulse. 2. Deep Focus 🎯↳ Work in focused blocks of 30–90 minutes.↳ Take short breaks to recharge your mind. 3. Self-Motivation 🔥↳ Connect dailyContinue reading “8 Soft Skills of Ultraproductive People”
Smarter Than Me, Stronger Than Us
There’s this unspoken fear many of us carry in the workplace: the worry that if someone is smarter, sharper, or quicker than we are, it somehow makes us less valuable. It’s almost instinctive, this defense mechanism that kicks in when we feel like we’re not the smartest person in the room. But here’s the truthContinue reading “Smarter Than Me, Stronger Than Us”
Master the Deal
Most people lose negotiations before they even start…The truth? Master negotiators don’t wing it. They follow proven playbooks that work every time. 5 battle-tested steps to negotiate like a world-class CEO: 💪 Plan Your BATNAYour walk-away plan is your superpower.Know it. Own it. Use it.The stronger your backup, the less you need the deal.And that’sContinue reading “Master the Deal”
10 Ways To Lead With Care
Your manager affects your health more than your doctor or therapist. While therapists provide tools and healing in a safe space,your manager shapes the environment you live in every day. 👇 Here are 10 ways they can make an impact: 1/ Clear communication reduces stress levels. 2/ Recognition for your efforts boosts self-esteem. 3/ ProvidingContinue reading “10 Ways To Lead With Care”
Finding Light on the Hard Days
You can’t always have a good day. That’s just life. No matter how much we plan, prepare, or hope, there will always be days that test us—days when nothing seems to go our way, when every little thing feels heavier than it should. And that’s okay. A bad day doesn’t mean a bad life. TheContinue reading “Finding Light on the Hard Days”
What do People Quit?
Some employers won’t like this, but it’s the truth: There’s no such thing as a bad job — only bad leadership. People don’t leave job descriptions. They leave because of: 1/ Incompetent bosses.2/ Feeling micromanaged.3/ Toxic workplace culture.4/ Work-life balance issues.5/ Lack of trust in leadership.6/ Lack of growth opportunities.7/ Feeling overqualified for the role.8/Continue reading “What do People Quit?”
Great Managers
When your manager says this,you’ve got a keeper: I believe in you.I’m proud of you.I value your input.I learn from you too.I trust your judgment.You make a difference.I admire your work ethic.Your perspective matters.I trust you to take the lead.It’s ok to not be “always on.”Your personal life is a priority.You’ve outdone yourself again.We’re strongerContinue reading “Great Managers”
6 Steps to Break Free – The PLEASE Method
Stop teaching people to undervalue you and your time. 6 steps to break the cycle 👇🏼 People-pleasing isn’t just exhausting (speaking from MANY years of hard-won experience here 😉). It’s sabotaging your success, draining your energy, and teaching others to undervalue your time. Here’s what actually works: 👉🏼 PAUSE before answering requests↳ “Let me checkContinue reading “6 Steps to Break Free – The PLEASE Method”
Yesterday’s You vs. Today’s You
We live in a world that’s obsessed with comparison. Social media feeds, career milestones, lifestyle upgrades—it’s like a constant scoreboard flashing in front of us. The problem is, most of the time, we’re comparing our behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel. No wonder it feels discouraging. But here’s the truth: the only comparison that reallyContinue reading “Yesterday’s You vs. Today’s You”
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