There’s a quiet power in knowing your worth and not wasting energy trying to prove it. In a world obsessed with validation—likes, applause, promotions, and praise—we often fall into the trap of overexplaining ourselves, bending over backward to prove that we belong, that we’re capable, that we matter. But Emily Maroutian puts it plainly: “Don’tContinue reading “Seen, Not Sold: Your Worth Isn’t a Sales Pitch”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Lead with heart, command with kindness
Balance kindness and assertion to unlock true leadership. As Jim Rohn says, “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙪𝙙𝙚; 𝙗𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙙, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙠; 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙤𝙡𝙙, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙗𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮”. True leadership blends both qualities seamlessly. Join me to learn about leading with both heart & authority. Here are 5 StepsContinue reading “Lead with heart, command with kindness”
Bullying at Work
75% of employees have witnessed workplace bullying behavior. This can significantly impact not just productivity,but also the mental health of both employees and the entire team. Here are 8 signs of workplace bullying you should never ignore: 1/ Constant CriticismYour work is consistently nitpicked and undervalued, no matter how well you perform. 2/ Undermining YourContinue reading “Bullying at Work”
Leadership Formulas
Leadership isn’t a guessing game— It’s a system you build on purpose: Top leaders don’t guess how to lead. And they don’t lead by reaction. They build repeatable systems that work. They use formulas like these: ✔️ Accountability = Expectations + Follow-up✔️ Good Feedback = Fast + Kind + Clear✔️ Team Energy = Purpose –Continue reading “Leadership Formulas”
9 Acts of Kindness
Most people think success comes from: Being tough. Pushing harder. Demanding more. But here’s what the research shows: Teams led with kindness are… ➟ 70% more engaged ➟ 40% more resilient ➟ 21% more productive ➟ 4x more likely to stay Because kindness isn’t weak. It’s a strength multiplier. It transforms average teams into exceptionalContinue reading “9 Acts of Kindness”
12 Impactful Phrases
As a leader, your words can build trust or break it. How you speak and act sets the tone. Choose wisely. ➟ Listen more than you speak➟ Keep your promises, always➟ Share credit, take responsibility➟ Make people feel seen and valued➟ Turn mistakes into learning moments➟ Ask questions before giving answers➟ Celebrate small wins, notContinue reading “12 Impactful Phrases”
The Right Ears: Why Venting to the Right Person Changes Everything
We’ve all been there—boiling over with frustration after a long day, a tough conversation, or a crushing disappointment. The urge to vent is natural. It’s how we try to let out the emotional steam building inside us. But have you ever noticed how some venting leaves you feeling lighter and clearer, while other times itContinue reading “The Right Ears: Why Venting to the Right Person Changes Everything”
How to Set Priorities
Teams that prioritize are teams that perform. Here are 9 frameworks to prioritize like a CEO: 1. Eisenhower Matrix ↳ Categorize tasks in the 4 quadrants of the Urgent/Important Matrix. ↳ Do, schedule, delegate, or ignore them. 2. 3-3-3 Method ↳ 3 hours for focused work, 3 short urgent tasks, and 3 maintenance activities. ↳Continue reading “How to Set Priorities”
From Noise to Being Understood
I used to believe that communication was everything. That as long as I was articulate, expressive, or honest—I was doing my part. Talk it out. Say how you feel. Explain your point. Speak your truth. And yet… sometimes, it still fell flat. Misunderstood. Misinterpreted. Missed entirely. Then it hit me: Communication isn’t the goal. UnderstandingContinue reading “From Noise to Being Understood”
3 Outstanding Leadership Books
Extraordinary leadership requires learning skills you don’t learn in school. The higher you go, the more you need to master what often looks like 𝘦𝘭𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 —but is learnable if you have the right guide. Here are 3 books that demystified some of the most important leadership skills for me: 𝟭. 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 — 𝙂𝙚𝙩Continue reading “3 Outstanding Leadership Books”
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