You’ve probably been there—staring at something unfamiliar, your mind flooded with self-doubt. “Why is this so hard?” “Maybe I’m not cut out for this…” But then you stumble upon a quote like this: “It feels hard because it’s new, not because you’re not good enough.” Suddenly, everything clicks. This quote isn’t just comforting—it’s a powerfulContinue reading “Hard ≠ Hopeless: The Truth About New Beginnings”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Talk Like A Top Performer
Words shape outcomes. The difference between good and great leadersoften comes down to how they communicate. How they choose their words.How conscious they are of those words’ impact. Here’s your playbook for talking like a top performerin 12 critical moments: 🎯 When Priorities Change ↳ Instead of “We’re changing direction”↳ Say “We’re making a shiftContinue reading “Talk Like A Top Performer”
What’s In Your Control
The most important choice in life is whether to focus on what we can control or what we can’t. I know how easy it is to get caught up in what’s beyond our control—I’ve been there myself. We often stress over things we can’t control because: ↳ We worry too much about what others think.Continue reading “What’s In Your Control”
Say It While They Shine
We live in a world that echoes with opinions—many of them harsh, hurried, and heavy. Criticism is free-flowing, ever-present, and often uninvited. But appreciation? That’s rarer. Quieter. Easier to withhold. And yet, it’s the one thing people carry in their hearts far longer than critique. If you love someone’s light—the way they laugh, how theyContinue reading “Say It While They Shine”
Leadership Styles Toolbox
Adapting leadership in real-time: why mastering multiple styles is critical. 📘 There are six basic leadership styles, according to Daniel Goleman. ➡️ The coercive style This approach can be convenient in a turnaround situation, but in most cases, it inhibits the organization’s flexibility and employees’ motivation. ➡️ The pacesetting style. A leader who sets highContinue reading “Leadership Styles Toolbox”
Waco Wonders: A Day of Wild Laughs, Park Adventures & Peppery Nostalgia
This past weekend, we took a quick family trip to Waco — a spontaneous getaway with my wife and our curious, giggling 2-year-old daughter. And what a day it turned out to be — filled with animals, statues, soda history, and the kind of pasta dreams are made of. 🐒 Morning Roars at Cameron ParkContinue reading “Waco Wonders: A Day of Wild Laughs, Park Adventures & Peppery Nostalgia”
Nice People vs Kind People
We’ve been taught to be nice But high emotional intelligence asks something deeper Nice is agreeable, accommodating, easy to work with It keeps the peace. Kindness is emotional intelligence in action: Grounded, boundaried, and deeply intentional. Niceness is people pleasing Kindness transforms companies, careers, and lives Here’s how kind people truly set themselves apart: LikeabilityContinue reading “Nice People vs Kind People”
Invest Your Time Wisely
Paychecks come once a monthBut the their culture is everydayFinding a place that values you is just as important as salaryHere’s 8 signs your company won’t put you first1. Values disconnect↳ Leaders talk about company principles but consistently act against them.↳ What’s celebrated in public meetings isn’t rewarded in practice.2. Feedback vacuum↳ Employee input disappearsContinue reading “Invest Your Time Wisely”
Bye Bye Bad Emails
Bad emails don’t just waste time— They waste trust. Here’s why: Weak emails aren’t harmless. They confuse, frustrate, and stall. And the damage adds up: 🔺 Frustrated teams 🔺 Delayed decisions 🔻 Poor follow-through 🔻 Confused ownership 🔺 Damaged relationships 🔺 Wasted time rereading threads 🔻 Tasks slipping through the cracks 🔻 Work getting done—butContinue reading “Bye Bye Bad Emails”
Build Confidence
13 science-backed actions to build your confidence: 1. Start the day with a quick win↳You build confidence by proving you can create momentum early↳Ex: Send the message you’ve been putting off 2. Wear something that energizes you↳Grow confidence by dressing like someone who respects themselves↳Ex: Choose your favorite jacket, even if it’s casual 3. AcceptContinue reading “Build Confidence”
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