Gen Z is smart, creative, and incredibly driven. But when it comes to management roles?Many are simply saying, “No, thanks.” Why?Because they see leadership as stressful, thankless, and limiting. Here are 8 reasons Gen Z is avoiding management: 1. No work-life balanceThey’ve seen older generations burn out and want no part of it. 2. ToxicContinue reading “Why Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Be Managers”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Every great leader has a formula
Here’s what it looks like: The best leaders don’t just show up. They live by a set of elements that define their impact. They don’t just push through challenges— They embody the values that carry their teams through. It’s not about being perfect. It’s about mastering the pieces that matter. These elements combine to createContinue reading “Every great leader has a formula”
Beyond the Moment: A World Awaits
There are days when the weight of what we feel seems overwhelming—when struggles close in so tightly that it feels like there’s nothing beyond the storm inside us. In those moments, it’s easy to forget that what we’re feeling now isn’t the entirety of life. But here’s the truth: there’s a whole world beyond whatContinue reading “Beyond the Moment: A World Awaits”
8 Principles of Effective Leadership
No one prepares you for how personal leadership gets. It’s not just about goals, metrics, or strategies.It’s about how you show up— especially when it’s hard. When people are tired.When pressure is high.When you don’t have all the answers. These 8 principles have kept me grounded— in the wins, the mess, the pivots, and theContinue reading “8 Principles of Effective Leadership”
12 traits I see in every high performer.
(They’re not born this way.) They build these habits over time. And you can too. Here’s what the top 1% do differently: 1. They don’t wait to be asked. ↳ They see what needs doing and handle it. ↳ They take action without being told. 2. They stay out of drama. ↳ Office politics drainContinue reading “12 traits I see in every high performer.”
Be like a Turtle
There’s something fascinating about the sea turtle. It doesn’t cling to one shore, nor does it need a fixed address. Its home is with it—always. No matter how vast the ocean or how unpredictable the tides, the turtle belongs wherever it goes. What if we lived like that? In life, we often tie our senseContinue reading “Be like a Turtle”
The Iceberg of Micromanagement
A micromanager is someone you pay to make your best people quit. Not because they’re evil.But because they don’t trust. They kill initiative without even realizing it. On the surface, it sounds harmless: 💬 “I just want to help.”💬 “I’m detail-oriented.”💬 “I’m just staying involved.” But beneath the surface lies a different story: — FearContinue reading “The Iceberg of Micromanagement”
Solve Problems Like a Boss
“You can’t solve a problem with the same mindset that caused it.” -Albert Einstein Most will try to logic their way out of a challenge using the same thinking that led them there in the first place. Top-tier problem-solvers shift their thinking. According to McKinsey, companies focused on creative problem-solving grow revenue 2.2x faster thanContinue reading “Solve Problems Like a Boss”
Soft Skills To Accelerate Your Career
Harvard research shows that 85% of job success comes from soft skills. Not technical skills. Not certifications. But your ability to lead, communicate, and adapt. Here’s what top performers do differently: ✅ They roll with change, not resist it. ✅ They influence through action, not ego. ✅ They listen to understand, not just to reply.Continue reading “Soft Skills To Accelerate Your Career”
Keep Moving, Keep Becoming
When you stay still thinking, you sink in doubt. When you choose motion, your way works out. We’ve all been there—paralyzed by overthinking, running through every possible “what if” until the weight of uncertainty holds us back. Standing still can feel safe, but in truth, it often traps us in doubt. Motion, on the otherContinue reading “Keep Moving, Keep Becoming”
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