Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

10 Quiet Ways to Be More Assertive At Work

Assertiveness is about expressing one’s opinions, feelings, and needs in an open, honest, and respectful manner. Being assertive is like having a superpower in the workplace. It helps you communicate your thoughts clearly and confidently – whether it’s pitching new ideas, asking for what you need, or setting boundaries. Assertiveness at work is an importantContinue reading “10 Quiet Ways to Be More Assertive At Work”

Great Culture

People don’t quit jobs. They quit these 10 things: Have you ever wondered why talented people leave their roles?It’s rarely just about the job—it’s the environment, the leadership, the values, and more. In today’s workplace, people crave more than just a paycheck.They seek purpose, trust, and growth. Here are the top 10 reasons why peopleContinue reading “Great Culture”

Honoring Without Holding On

There’s a quiet power in remembering without clinging. The image of leaves falling, drifting, and being carried away by the wind mirrors our own lives. We all lose things — people, moments, identities, dreams — pieces of ourselves we once thought were permanent. And yet, just as trees let go of their leaves every autumn,Continue reading “Honoring Without Holding On”

Communicate Like A Leader

10 phrases great leaders use instead: ❌ “Sorry for not following up sooner.“✅ “I appreciate your patience.“ ❌ “Sorry for the inconvenience.“✅ “Thanks for your flexibility.“ ❌ “Sorry for any misunderstanding.“✅ “Let’s make sure we’re on the same page.“ ❌ “Sorry for the mix-up.“✅ “Thanks for helping us sort this out.“ ❌ “Sorry if this is confusing.“✅ “I’m glad we’re aligning now.“ ❌ “Sorry for theContinue reading “Communicate Like A Leader”

12 Objection Handling Red Flags

You’re losing deals and don’t know why. Here’s what’s really killing them ⬇️ Objection handling isn’t about winning.It’s about connecting. Most sellers get this wrong. They see objections as a barrier.Something to fight.Something to overcome. But poor objection handling doesn’t just stall deals.It ends them. Here are 12 red flags that stop deals in theirContinue reading “12 Objection Handling Red Flags”

The Empty Chair Theory: How Absence Shapes Our Perception

We tend to think presence is what matters most — the words said in a meeting, the people at a party, the full seats in a hall. But often, it’s not what’s present that carries the deepest weight. It’s what’s missing. The empty chair at a dinner table. The unreturned call. The quiet in aContinue reading “The Empty Chair Theory: How Absence Shapes Our Perception”

Bezos Approved Rules For Better Meetings

71% of meetings waste time. (Jeff Bezos built Amazon by doing the opposite.) At its peak, Amazon ran with over 1.5 million employees. Yet, Bezos was known for obsessively protecting his time. So how did he make meetings work? He didn’t just show up.He rewrote the rules. 6 powerful principles Bezos used to keep meetingsproductive,Continue reading “Bezos Approved Rules For Better Meetings”

The T.R.U.S.T Model

2 in 3 employees are ready to quit. Here’s the leadership secret that’s changing their minds. Servant Leadership is an “employee-focused” style that’s been studied for over 30 years. Companies like Starbucks and Southwest Airlines have recently adopted its principles. The reason? Straightforward, ethical guidelines that transform work at all levels. Here’s a framework basedContinue reading “The T.R.U.S.T Model”

The Longest Line

When I first saw this illustration, it stopped me in my tracks. Five simple lines, five simple words — yet it hit a nerve. To gossip. To get involved. To encourage. To help. And the people? The longest line stretched toward gossip, while the shortest barely existed for help. Something about that image made meContinue reading “The Longest Line”