Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

Leadership is not just a title

It’s not. It’s a responsibility. “If you’re a leader, you’re the last to eat, the first to sacrifice, and the easiest to blame.” Read that again. Because leadership isn’t about perks or power. It’s about service. Real leaders:→ Protect the team when things go south→ Own the hard calls→ Show up when no one elseContinue reading “Leadership is not just a title”

The Lost Art of Amazement

When was the last time you said, “Wow!”—not because of a promotion, a big win, or a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but because of something small and quietly beautiful? Maybe it was the way sunlight hit your coffee cup just right.Maybe it was your child’s laugh echoing in the hallway.Maybe it was the smell of rain onContinue reading “The Lost Art of Amazement”

Empathy at Work

𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲? A 2016 study of 170 companies conducted by Harvard Business School showed that empathy correlates directly with growth, earnings and productivity, suggesting that hashtag#empathy , is a cornerstone for commercial success. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘈𝘪𝘳𝘣𝘯𝘣 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯Continue reading “Empathy at Work”

The Quiet Power of Improvement

In a world that constantly demands validation—likes, promotions, praise—it’s easy to fall into the trap of proving ourselves. We hustle to impress, to showcase, to be seen. But there’s a quiet, transformative truth many miss along the way: Focus on improving, not proving. At first glance, the difference might seem subtle. But the mindset shiftContinue reading “The Quiet Power of Improvement”

How To Lead When You’re Not In Charge

You don’t need a managerial role to be a leader. Leadership is often linked to titles, management positions, or having a team under your direction. But it goes far beyond that. Here are 8 practical steps To position yourself as someone with the mindset, skills, and ambition to lead. 1/ Empower and Encourage ↳ RecognizeContinue reading “How To Lead When You’re Not In Charge”

80-20 Principle

You’re not behind— You’re working on the wrong things: The 80/20 Principle shows this clearly: 20% of what you dodrives 80% of your results. But most people spread effort everywhere— And wonder why progress feels slow. That creates: ❌ Burnout❌ Missed goals❌ Low-impact busywork True focus unlocks: ✅ Faster wins✅ Clearer direction✅ More time forContinue reading “80-20 Principle”

EQ will take you a lot farther than IQ.

16 ways to strengthen yours: Emotional intelligence is sneakily powerful:  ↳92% of top performers have high EQ ↳People with high EQ make $37,000 more / year ↳While IQ is relatively fixed, you can grow your EQ I just finished Travis Bradberry’s excellent new book, The New Emotional Intelligence,  Which discusses these facts, Lets you testContinue reading “EQ will take you a lot farther than IQ.”

The Company You Keep: Designing a Life That Lifts You Up

Ever walked into a room and felt instantly lighter—or heavier—without knowing why? That’s the silent power of your surroundings. The people you talk to. The work you do. The space you live in. The energy you absorb. They all act like background music for your life—subtle, but profoundly influential. And just like the wrong playlistContinue reading “The Company You Keep: Designing a Life That Lifts You Up”

Leadership by Einstein

Simple truth about leadership no one tells you. When we think about great leaders,we often focus on what they create. But Einstein reveals a deeper insight: The true power of leadership lies in what you clear away. Think about it… 🔍 From Clutter to Clarity↳ Strong leaders don’t just pile on more processes↳ They removeContinue reading “Leadership by Einstein”