Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

The quietest leaders often make the biggest impact. Not through bold declarations or power moves. But through something deeper: empathy. It’s more than just listening to words.It’s hearing the unspoken.Understanding the unsaid. Real empathy in leadership means: ➟ Noticing when your star performer seems off➟ Reading between the lines in conversations➟ Sensing team tension beforeContinue reading “Leading With Empathy”

All CEOs have blind spots. The toxic ones pretend not to. Great leaders seek them out. Because they understand true leadership isn’t about safeguarding their ego. It’s about safeguarding their people. 10 blind spots that push your best talent away: Avoiding Conflict ↳ Every “not now” conversation becomes tomorrow’s crisis. ↳ Address issues head-on, don’tContinue reading “10 Leadership Blind Spots”

Growth doesn’t start with skill. It starts with mindset. Because the way you think shapes everything you do. Here are 7 frameworks to help you develop a growth mindset: 1. GROW Model Because action needs clarity:→ Set specific Goals.→ Get real about your Reality.→ Explore your Options.→ Commit with Willpower. 2. SMART Goals Dreams areContinue reading “7 Frameworks For A Growth Mindset”

Many believe a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits is a safe bet.  But founder experience can often be overvalued in startup land. Here’s why:  • 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 ≠ 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Overconfidence can lead to poor decisions.  • 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘃𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲: Deep expertise can limit adaptability.  • The “𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿” isn’t always theContinue reading “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻”

I used to think success was about skills and strategy. Then I watched brilliant people fail while “average” ones soared. The difference? Their mindset. 6 steps to build a success mindset that works: 1. Know yourself. Really know yourself. What lights you up? What drains your energy? Where are you holding back? 2. Get crystalContinue reading “Success Focused Mindset”

69% of employees say they want more feedback. Steal this guide to become an exceptional leader: Exceptional leaders give the best feedback.They know it’s worth its weight in gold. When feedback is given in the right way…It can take your business to the next level. Steal this cheat sheet to give better feedback.Here’s a sneakContinue reading “How to Give Feedback”

(and what to say instead) Words don’t just inform. They signal. Every message you send tells the buyer two things: – What you’re offering – How much leverage you think you have The problem? Most reps say the right thing,  but sound like they have none. And it shows up in tiny phrases that quietlyContinue reading “9 Phrases That Make You Sound Desperate “