The day the white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, the world held its breath. I remember the shock, the sheer disbelief, when “Jorge Mario Bergoglio” was announced as our new Pope. A Jesuit? It was a moment that defied all expectations, a gentle earthquake that rattled the foundations of what I thought I knewContinue reading “A Shepherd of Simplicity: My Journey with Pope Francis”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Your Boss, Your Bodyguard? Leaders Who’ve Got Your Back
Okay, so you know how sometimes work feels like dodging bullets? Bob Sutton wrote this cool piece, “Managing Yourself: The Boss as Human Shield,” that totally nails how awesome it is when your boss is like, your personal bodyguard against all that office craziness. And of course the illustration by Robert Ferraro summarises it soContinue reading “Your Boss, Your Bodyguard? Leaders Who’ve Got Your Back”
Finding Peace in the Midst of Life’s Storms
There’s something arresting about the image of a stormy sea—waves crashing, winds howling, and uncertainty swirling. In such moments, fear can feel all-consuming, and the world around us seems too vast, too powerful to conquer. Yet, in the midst of that chaos, one truth remains: No wave is bigger than the One who walks onContinue reading “Finding Peace in the Midst of Life’s Storms”
When the Donkey Kicks: Rising Above Pettiness
There’s an old Gambian proverb that goes: “If a donkey kicks you and you kick back, you are both donkeys.” At first glance, it might sound humorous, even a little absurd. But dig deeper, and this saying reveals a powerful truth about human behavior, ego, and emotional intelligence. The Deeper Meaning This proverb teaches aContinue reading “When the Donkey Kicks: Rising Above Pettiness”
Where the Magic Happens: Stepping Beyond Your Comfort Zone
“Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” It’s a quote you’ve probably seen on Instagram posts, stuck to laptops, or painted on coffee shop walls. But beyond the Pinterest-worthy aesthetic, this simple sentence holds a truth that can change your life. We’re creatures of habit. Our comfort zones are those safe, predictable routinesContinue reading “Where the Magic Happens: Stepping Beyond Your Comfort Zone”
Same Storm, Different Boats: Why Kindness Is Our True Compass
Came across this quote on social media and it made me realise that while we may all face the same challenges, our capacity to endure, adapt, or escape them isn’t equal. The storm is shared, but the boats? They vary wildly. Some are riding it out in luxury, protected and well-stocked. Others are paddling desperatelyContinue reading “Same Storm, Different Boats: Why Kindness Is Our True Compass”
Mirror Over Microscope: Why Reading Yourself Beats Reading Others
We live in a world obsessed with reading people. Body language hacks. Microexpression analysis. Countless articles on “how to know what someone is really thinking.” But here’s a wild idea: What if the person you most need to understand… is you? “Read yourself, not people.” That quote hit me like a splash of cold waterContinue reading “Mirror Over Microscope: Why Reading Yourself Beats Reading Others”
The Assumption Trap: Why People Don’t Think Like You
Have you ever been frustrated because someone didn’t “get” what you were saying? Or surprised when a colleague reacted differently than you expected? One of the biggest mistakes we make — in work, relationships, and everyday life — is assuming that other people think the way we think. This assumption is subtle. It sneaks inContinue reading “The Assumption Trap: Why People Don’t Think Like You”
Pass the Flame: The Power of Lifting Others Without Losing Your Spark
Imagine a quiet room where a single candle glows gently in the dark. Now picture that candle reaching out and lighting another. Then another. And another. Soon, the entire room is filled with light—not because the first candle burned brighter, but because it shared its flame. There’s something deeply powerful in the idea that aContinue reading “Pass the Flame: The Power of Lifting Others Without Losing Your Spark”
The IKEA Marriage Test: And a Toddler with an Allen Key
Before you marry someone, go to IKEA together, buy a piece of furniture, bring it home, and build it. If you can successfully navigate that process without wanting to kill each other, you’re ready to get married. I recently saw this on LinkedIn and I would have laughed if I had read that a fewContinue reading “The IKEA Marriage Test: And a Toddler with an Allen Key”
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