If you can’t speak to your value, someone else will. And they’ll get it wrong. If you’re ready to break through to Executive, you need to be able to answer the question “Why are you ready for the next level?” You’re answering this question every time you enter a room. (whether you know it orContinue reading “How to Build Executive-Level Credibility”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
1-1 Meetings
Random chats aren’t leadership— This is what real 1:1s look like: 1-on-1s shouldn’t be random check-ins— They should be a system thatbuilds clarity, trust, and growth. Here’s how to make them work: Daily🟡 Write your top 3 tasks for tomorrow🟡 Note 1 blocker or question you have🟡 Track your energy level and one win Weekly🟠Continue reading “1-1 Meetings”
The Distance You’ve Already Walked
There’s a weird thing we do as humans. We look at where we want to be… and somehow that becomes the only thing we can see. The goal. The gap. The unfinished parts. The things still missing. And in the process, we keep forgetting how far we’ve come — just because we still have farContinue reading “The Distance You’ve Already Walked”
Passion
People aren’t replaceable parts.Yet too many companies stilltreat them like they are. They rush to fill roles-and forget what truly drives results:heart.ownership.pride. You can hire for skills.You can’t hire for care. Because what makes people irreplaceableisn’t in their job description-it’s in their spirit. What real appreciation looks like 👇 1. See the humanNot just whatContinue reading “Passion”
Courage
Some time ago, a friend asked me “I don’t see you online as much, is everything ok?” It was true, I was spending less time on social media and on LinkedIn. Fortunately everything was ok. Better than ok, I decided to take my kids to the bus in the morning myself, rather than having someoneContinue reading “Courage”
The Ultimate Guide To Master Effective Communication
The smartest people don’t get the best job offers..Those who know how to communicate do:Here is the Ultimate Guide to Master Effective Communication:👥 The 7 C’s Pyramid:1. Clear↳ Use simple language everyone can understand2. Concise↳ Get to the point quickly without beating around the bush 3. Concrete↳ Back up your points with tangible facts and figures 4.Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide To Master Effective Communication”
The Bare Minimum We Owe Each Other
I’ve always flinched a little when someone says, “You don’t owe anyone anything.” I get what they’re trying to say. It usually comes from a place of self-preservation, boundaries, and not letting people walk all over you. And honestly, those are important lessons, especially for people who’ve spent too long giving too much of themselvesContinue reading “The Bare Minimum We Owe Each Other”
12 Roman Productivity Hacks You Should Be Doing
The Romans Hacked Productivity 2000 Years Ago Modern “hacks” make you weaker. 12 Roman Productivity Hacks You Should Be Doing The Romans built roads, aqueducts, and empires — but their real productivity secret was discipline. These 12 habits still outperform any modern app. 1. Start Your Day at First Light→ Marcus Aurelius wrote about resistingContinue reading “12 Roman Productivity Hacks You Should Be Doing”
6 Thinking Hats
If your meetings feel like chaos disguised as collaboration… Try this. One of the simplest leadership tools I know is the 6 Thinking Hats. It transforms messy discussions into sharp decisions by giving structure to how people think — not just what they say. Here’s how it works: 🟦 Blue Hat — Lead the process.Continue reading “6 Thinking Hats”
Breathe
Most of what feels personal— Isn’t personal at all: Is it how someone’s voice lands? Maybe praise going to someone else? Or not getting included at all? Whatever might be, they can all hit hard— But your reaction decides what happens next. Use the BREATHE model to reset: 🟥 Balance before reacting 🟨 Reflect insteadContinue reading “Breathe”
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