Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

The Quiet Power of Improvement

In a world that constantly demands validation—likes, promotions, praise—it’s easy to fall into the trap of proving ourselves. We hustle to impress, to showcase, to be seen. But there’s a quiet, transformative truth many miss along the way: Focus on improving, not proving. At first glance, the difference might seem subtle. But the mindset shiftContinue reading “The Quiet Power of Improvement”

How To Lead When You’re Not In Charge

You don’t need a managerial role to be a leader. Leadership is often linked to titles, management positions, or having a team under your direction. But it goes far beyond that. Here are 8 practical steps To position yourself as someone with the mindset, skills, and ambition to lead. 1/ Empower and Encourage ↳ RecognizeContinue reading “How To Lead When You’re Not In Charge”

80-20 Principle

You’re not behind— You’re working on the wrong things: The 80/20 Principle shows this clearly: 20% of what you dodrives 80% of your results. But most people spread effort everywhere— And wonder why progress feels slow. That creates: ❌ Burnout❌ Missed goals❌ Low-impact busywork True focus unlocks: ✅ Faster wins✅ Clearer direction✅ More time forContinue reading “80-20 Principle”

EQ will take you a lot farther than IQ.

16 ways to strengthen yours: Emotional intelligence is sneakily powerful:  ↳92% of top performers have high EQ ↳People with high EQ make $37,000 more / year ↳While IQ is relatively fixed, you can grow your EQ I just finished Travis Bradberry’s excellent new book, The New Emotional Intelligence,  Which discusses these facts, Lets you testContinue reading “EQ will take you a lot farther than IQ.”

The Company You Keep: Designing a Life That Lifts You Up

Ever walked into a room and felt instantly lighter—or heavier—without knowing why? That’s the silent power of your surroundings. The people you talk to. The work you do. The space you live in. The energy you absorb. They all act like background music for your life—subtle, but profoundly influential. And just like the wrong playlistContinue reading “The Company You Keep: Designing a Life That Lifts You Up”

Leadership by Einstein

Simple truth about leadership no one tells you. When we think about great leaders,we often focus on what they create. But Einstein reveals a deeper insight: The true power of leadership lies in what you clear away. Think about it… 🔍 From Clutter to Clarity↳ Strong leaders don’t just pile on more processes↳ They removeContinue reading “Leadership by Einstein”

10 Hats You Wear As A Leader

Bad leaders think they wear a crown.Good leaders wear a hat.Great leaders? They wear 10. Because your team doesn’t need just one kind of support. They need the right kind. At the right time. That’s what great leaders understand.They don’t cling to one identity.They adapt. They serve. They know when to wear: 1/ The Mentor➟Continue reading “10 Hats You Wear As A Leader”

12 simple phrases for instant respect

I used to soften everything I said. Just to sound nice, not too much, not too assertive. Turns out, it just made me sound unsure. These 12 tiny phrase shifts can change everything ✨ (Hint: Write out your 3 favorite – use them often) 1) “I’ll deliver this by Thursday at 3pm”  ❌ “I’ll tryContinue reading “12 simple phrases for instant respect”