Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

You’ve been told there’s one “best” way to lead.That’s a lie. The greatest CEOs and founders know a secret:Leadership isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here are the 9 leadership styles they actually use: 1. Visionary→ Paints the big picture→ Inspires long-term thinking 2. Democratic→ Values everyone’s input→ Builds team buy-in 3. Servant→ Puts people first→ Creates loyalty throughContinue reading “9 Leadership Styles”

I recently had the pleasure of working with a leader who truly cared about their team’s success. They were not only kind and steady, but they also focused on nurturing strong relationships. However, the team seemed to be stuck in a bit of a challenging spot—things weren’t flowing smoothly, accountability was lacking, and some unhelpfulContinue reading “Change The Environment, Not The Plant”

Feel like “selling” is pushing people away?Try this instead.(It works, and feels better too.) Let’s be honest:Growing your book of business is tough. You start second-guessing everything: Am I being too pushy?Not persuasive enough?Even talking to the right people? But the truth is:You don’t have to “sell” to grow. Just do what you already knowContinue reading “8 Relationship Habits That Win More”

Here’s a simple tool to help you do just that: The Setback Action Plan. Ready? 1. Start by writing down what happened.Seriously—get it all out. The frustration, the disappointment, the “ugh why did this happen?” thoughts. Use paper or your phone. No rules here. For example: → “I missed the deadline because I underestimated theContinue reading “Resilient People”

⏱️ Keep it under 60 secondsInvestors don’t have time. Get to the point. 📍 Answer these 6 key questions: What does your company do? Who are your customers? What benefits do you offer? Why are you better than competitors? What gives you credibility? Do you have a simple company message? 🎯 Pro tip:Use comparisons peopleContinue reading “How to Create a Killer Pitch”

Struggling with low employee engagement? This 5-step model will change everything ⬇️ Passionate teams deliver the best results. But passion isn’t built on perks.It’s built on meeting fundamental employee needs. The Passion Pyramid was created by Integro Leadership Institute,and it’s a 5-step model to drive engagement and performance: 1️⃣ People Skills to Build TrustEmployee Need:Continue reading “How to Build a Passionate Team”

Admitting a mistake isn’t weakness. It’s leadership in action. But most people avoid it. Not because they’re dishonest,but because they’re afraid of shame. Here’s what I’ve learned:You can own a mistakewithout owning self-blame. Here’s how to do it with strength and clarity:❶ Name it without a storyDon’t over-explain or deflect.Just say: “I got this wrong.”Continue reading “Mistakes”