Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

Change isn’t a threat – It’s an invitation to grow: Many people resist change because it feels risky. But staying the same can be the biggest risk of all. Research shows that organizations who adapt quickly are more likely to stay ahead of their competition. When you manage change well, you unlock: 🟢 Faster innovationContinue reading “Managing Change”

Hippo leadership: know when to surface and when to submerge 🦛 Leaders and teams struggle when confined to modes of ‘exercising authority’ or ‘being flat.’ 🤔 Teams ruled by overbearing leaders don’t generate innovative, creative thinking. Teams in ‘flat’ mode suffer from indecisive leadership, poor coordination, and ineffective execution. Think of the hippopotamus: it knowsContinue reading “Hippo Leadership”

Persuasion isn’t about manipulation. It’s about influence. YOUR influence. Persuasion isn’t about manipulation. It’s about influence. YOUR influence. Some people have a way of making you say “YES” before you even realize it. What’s their secret?  Persuasion is a skill, not a gift.  And the best persuaders follow habits that make them impossible to ignore.Continue reading “7 Habits of Highly Persuasive People”

The only Success Formula you need: Ideas + Execution + Consistency = Success All 3 components will lead you to success.But remove one of them, and you’ll fail. ↳ Without Ideas: Sticking to the same old routines without seeking new ideas or innovative solutions can lead to stagnation and missed opportunities. ↳ Without Execution: WithoutContinue reading “The Ultimate Formula for Success”

I wish I could tell you, “The smartest decisionsI’ve made came from instinct.” But that would be a lie. They came from having the right tool.At the right moment. No one has all the answers.And being strategic isn’t about pretending to. It’s about knowing how to think for the most impact. Here are 5 modelsContinue reading “How to be More Strategic”

The best public speakers aren’t naturals.  They’re cheaters. And I stole their playbook: After studying the world’s best,  I discovered their formula: A cheat-code of tiny habits  that win over any audience. The secret isn’t always in what they say.  It’s in what they do. Here are the 8 quiet traits of world-class speakers: 1/Continue reading “How to Master Public Speaking”

Many people hesitate to leave their comfort zones. But did you know there are three more zones: Fear, Learning, and Growth? To truly grow, you need to move through all of them. Let’s break them down: 1. Comfort Zone: We stick to what feels safe and predictable. It’s a place of routine, where we avoidContinue reading “The Growth Journey”

Real leadership goes beyond authority. Leaders create emotional and mental shifts that drive team performance. By focusing on empathy, listening, and vision, leaders activate powerful brain chemicals like oxytocin (trust) and dopamine (motivation). The result? Teams feel valued, motivated, and ready to excel. Here’s some of the neuroscience behind effective leadership: 1. Empowerment – BuildsContinue reading “What is Leadership”