We spend so much of our lives chasing the extraordinary. The big moments, the big dreams, the big wins. We scroll through highlight reels, convinced that life is supposed to look like a movie — full of adventure, surprises, and one grand success after another. But maybe, just maybe, the secret to a truly beautifulContinue reading “Perfectly Ordinary, Wonderfully Enough”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
More Kindess
No matter your title or salary — be kind. 90% of managers ignore this superpower.And they lose their best people because of it. But the other 10%? Those who lead with genuine kindness.They know how to grow and keep great talent. KINDNESS isn’t about being nice. Here’s what real kindness looks like in action: KContinue reading “More Kindess”
Top 10 Soft Skills
The skills employers want most aren’t what you think. LinkedIn released its Skills on the Rise 2025 report. The results are eye-opening. The data says by 2030, 70% of the skillsused in most jobs will change. And of the 15 fastest-growing skills employers want,10 are soft skills. The top spot? AI Literacy. But it’s notContinue reading “Top 10 Soft Skills”
The Things That Truly Impress
Somewhere along the way, the world started measuring worth in the wrong currency. We began equating success with paychecks, prestige, and polished profiles. The bigger the car, the fancier the title, the louder the applause. But if you’ve lived long enough, you start to notice that the people who leave the deepest mark aren’t alwaysContinue reading “The Things That Truly Impress”
Kindness
No matter your title or salary — be kind. And I’m not talking about fake “kindness,”the kind you often spot in workplaces. True kindness isn’t about: ❌ Flattering people.❌ Smiling all the time.❌ Making big promises. Kindness runs much deeper than that. It’s about: ✅ Being honest.✅ Truly listening.✅ Acting with empathy.✅ Offering real support.✅Continue reading “Kindness”
How to know when Termination is right
Want to lose your top talent fast? Keep protecting the wrong person: Nothing drags down great people likewatching low standards stay in place. They won’t complain. They’ll disengage. And then they’ll leave. Not because the job was too hard— But because it became too unfair. Here’s what you risk bykeeping the wrong person: 🟥 RepeatedContinue reading “How to know when Termination is right”
Leading By Serving
Great leaders don’t rise “above”— They rise “with”, here’s why: Real leadership isn’t about getting ahead,it’s about showing up differently. You can lead by power—or by purpose. The traditional leader:🔸 Measures success by output🔸 Prioritizes personal wins🔸 Dictates from the top The servant leader:🔹 Guides from within🔹 Prioritizes people and growth🔹 Measures success by developmentContinue reading “Leading By Serving”
9 Toxic Time Wasters
Your best people are drowning in time-wasting habits. (And nobody talks about it.) We’ve all seen these 9 toxic behaviors. They sneak into every workplace. They steal hours from your best performers. Yet we pretend they’re normal. Time to call them out: 1. The Drop-By Disruptor“Got a quick sec?” turns into 30 minutes.Your focus? Gone.Continue reading “9 Toxic Time Wasters”
The Permission You Never Needed
Somewhere along the way, we started shrinking our dreams to fit into the comfort zones others built for us. Parents, teachers, bosses, even friends — most of them mean well. They want us to be safe, stable, secure. But “safe” can sometimes become a quiet cage, wrapped in good intentions. You are allowed to wantContinue reading “The Permission You Never Needed”
Saying No
If your day is full of other people’s tasks— Learn to say this one word: Saying “yes” to everythingis the fastest path to burnout. But saying “no” doesn’t meanyou’re difficult. It means you’re clear. Here are some ways to set boundaries—without burning bridges: 🟨 Overloaded already?• Acknowledge the request.• Clarify your limits.• Propose a trade-off.Continue reading “Saying No”
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