Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

Most leaders want credit— The best ones give it away: Humble leaders don’t need the spotlight. They build a team thatdoesn’t need one either. And the results speak louder than any title: 🟢 10% increase in performance🟢 30% more innovation🟢 50% drop in turnover🟢 22% rise in retention That’s not fluff. That’s data. And itContinue reading “Humble Leadership”

Ever notice how some people get their ideas approved effortlessly while others face constant pushback? The difference isn’t charisma.It’s preparation. I am in Japan this week and found this. In Japan, they have a word for this: Nemawashi.It means “preparing the roots” before you plant. Smart leaders never walk into important meetings cold.They build consensusContinue reading “Nemawashi”

3am. Still awake. Still replaying that meeting. The perfect response hits you now. 6 hours too late. I used to have sleepless nights rewriting conversations in my head.Angry at myself for freezing when it mattered. The worst part?Knowing exactly what to say.Just… afterwards. Then I cracked the code:Quick thinking isn’t a talent. It’s a system.Continue reading “6 Ways to Never Freeze in Tough Conversations”

You don’t need more time. You need smarter systems. Here are 12 that will change everything. 1. “Swallow the frog”2. 2-Minute Rule3. 4 Quarter Method4. Chunk bigger tasks5. 5-Second Rule6. Airplane Mode7. 5-Year Filter8. 3:3:3 Plan9. Ask powerful questions10. Grayscale Mode11. Take imperfect action12. Make ‘No’ your default If you had more time, you could:Continue reading “12 Secrets to Double Your Free Time”

Great coaches don’t give answers. They guide others to find their own ⬇️ Outstanding coaches know it’s not about control.It’s about clarity, questions, and confidence. Coaching isn’t fixing. It’s not leading with ego. And it’s definitely not about having all the answers. It’s about creating space…For reflection, ownership, and growth. Here’s the extended GROWTH model:Continue reading “How to be an Outstanding Coach”

83% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. After years of setting ambitious goals only toabandon them, I discovered something interesting: The most successful people don’t count on motivation. Instead, they use proven frameworks that makesuccess automatic. 4 goal-setting frameworks that actually work: 1. CLEAR Framework (h/t Adam Kreek)↳ Get your team rowing in theContinue reading “Master Goal Setting”

Success isn’t the same as alignment. Most leaders learn this too late. I’ve coached many who’ve felt off. They’re at the top of their game at work,but still, something was missing for them. They’re checking the boxes but are disconnected.Goals are hit, but they don’t feel like wins.The life they thought they wanted doesn’t fit.Continue reading “Ikigai”

Leadership isn’t about titles— It’s about habits: Not the habits you perform when it’s easy. The ones you reach for when it’s not. How you handle stress.How you listen when you’re rushed.How you give feedback when things fall apart. That’s what people remember. Not what you meant to say. Not what you intended to do.Continue reading “78 Habits of Top Leaders”