Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

Only 7% of people are fully productive. Harvard shares a great concept that can help: The High-Performance Pyramid. Success and efficiency isn’t about working harder: It’s about managing your capacity. 🔴 Physical Capacity Your foundation. Supports endurance, recovery, and overall well-being. If your body crashes, so does your performance. 🟣 Emotional Capacity Regulates emotions toContinue reading “The High-Performance Pyramid”

It takes 28 minutes to recover from a single distraction! That’s from a study by Gloria Mark, Professor of Informatics at UC Irvine.  Multiply that by every ping, buzz, and pop-up in your day—and you’re losing hours. The truth – You don’t need more hours – you need more focus.  The Cost of Noise? DistractionsContinue reading “Distraction Matrix”

You’re not born a natural problem-solver. It’s a skill that needs developing with time: Especially if you want to build a successful digital business.  Most people don’t realise it,  But a founder’s job is mostly just problem solving on repeat… Day in and day out.  Over the last few years, I’ve used different problem-solving modelsContinue reading “Wheel of Problem Solving”

We’ve all heard the phrase, “fail fast, fail often.” It encourages experimentation, innovation, and bold thinking. But too often, we glorify the “fail” and forget the follow-through. In today’s fast-moving world—especially in tech, product, and business—we don’t just need people who try. We need people who analyze, learn, and adjust. Trying Isn’t Enough Solving problemsContinue reading “Fail. Learn. Adjust: The Real Art of Problem-Solving”

Leaders are made, not born. But what makes a great leader? Think about a leader you admire. What words describe them? • Focused • Inspiring • Visionary • Assertive • Confident • Adaptable • Supportive • Trustworthy • Approachable • Compassionate • Collaborative • Transparent • Charismatic • Innovative • Strategic • Resilient • DecisiveContinue reading “IQ vs EQ vs SQ”

1) Trust 🤝↳ Let people own decisions and outcomes.↳ Trust shown is trust returned. 2) Appreciation 🙏↳ Say thank you often and mean it.↳ Recognition fuels loyalty and drive. 3) Safety 🛡️↳ Create space for honest ideas and risks.↳ Safe teams speak up and grow. 4) Feedback 🗣️↳ Listen deeply and act on insights.↳ YourContinue reading “10 ways to keep your best people”

Nike doesn’t sell shoes, it sells stories of perseverance. Airbnb doesn’t sell rentals, it sells belonging. The best entrepreneurs build narratives that move people. Here’s how to be a great storyteller in business: Master this, and your brand will sell itself. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 1/ Builds Connection Stories resonate emotionally, creating bonds with your audience.Continue reading “How To Be A Great Storyteller”