Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

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”

The Fastest Way To Get Promoted

Start acting like you already have been. Most people wait for someone to tell them they’re ready. Top performers? They show it every day through: ☑ How they work.☑ How they lead, title or not.☑ What they choose to focus on. Ready for the next level? Here are 15 principles that will move your careerforward,Continue reading “The Fastest Way To Get Promoted”

Why We All Owe Each Other More Than We Think

Scroll through social media long enough and you’ll see the mantra: “You don’t owe anyone anything.” It’s packaged as self-care, empowerment, and boundaries — and sometimes it’s necessary advice. But lately, it’s been taken to an extreme. We’ve started confusing “I’m not obligated to be mistreated” with “I don’t have to show up with basicContinue reading “Why We All Owe Each Other More Than We Think”

10 Leadership Blind Spots

Every CEO has blind spots. Toxic bosses ignore them. Great leaders seek them out. Because they know great leadership isn’t aboutprotecting their ego. It’s about protecting their people. 10 blind spots that drive away your best talent: 1. Avoiding Conflict↳ Every “not now” conversation becomestomorrow’s crisis.↳ Build trust by addressing issues head-on,not hoping they’ll fadeContinue reading “10 Leadership Blind Spots”

9 Leadership Styles

You’ve been told there’s one “best” way to lead.That’s a lie. The greatest CEOs and founders know a secret:Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here are the 9 leadership styles they actually use: 1. Visionary→ Paints the big picture→ Inspires long-term thinking 2. Democratic→ Values everyone’s input→ Builds team buy-in 3. Servant→ Puts people first→ Creates loyalty throughContinue reading “9 Leadership Styles”

Change The Environment, Not The Plant

I recently had the pleasure of working with a leader who truly cared about their team’s success. They were not only kind and steady, but they also focused on nurturing strong relationships. However, the team seemed to be stuck in a bit of a challenging spot—things weren’t flowing smoothly, accountability was lacking, and some unhelpfulContinue reading “Change The Environment, Not The Plant”

8 Relationship Habits That Win More

Feel like “selling” is pushing people away?Try this instead.(It works, and feels better too.) Let’s be honest:Growing your book of business is tough. You start second-guessing everything: Am I being too pushy?Not persuasive enough?Even talking to the right people? But the truth is:You don’t have to “sell” to grow. Just do what you already knowContinue reading “8 Relationship Habits That Win More”

Resilient People

Here’s a simple tool to help you do just that: The Setback Action Plan. Ready? 1. Start by writing down what happened.Seriously—get it all out. The frustration, the disappointment, the “ugh why did this happen?” thoughts. Use paper or your phone. No rules here. For example: → “I missed the deadline because I underestimated theContinue reading “Resilient People”

Taking Back the Power You Never Meant to Give Away

We rarely realize how much power we hand over to other people every single day. It happens in subtle ways — a co-worker’s offhand remark ruins your mood, a friend’s delayed reply leaves you spiraling, or a stranger’s criticism online makes you question your worth. None of these people own you, yet their opinions andContinue reading “Taking Back the Power You Never Meant to Give Away”