Navigate away from toxic leadership with these 7 steps(your career will thank you): Earlier this week, I posted about positive vs. toxic leadership. As part of my research, I found that 56% of employees report having “toxic” workplace leaders! * That is wild! Toxic leadership can cast a long shadow on workplace culture. Recognizing toxicContinue reading “Positive vs Toxic Leadership”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Jeff Bezos’ 6 Meeting Rules
Jeff Bezos introduced a few simple rules that completely changed how decisions were made. And they’re still relevant for every organisation today. 1️⃣ The Two-Pizza RuleIf two pizzas can’t feed the group, the meeting is too big.Smaller groups lead to faster decisions, clearer conversations, and higher accountability. 2️⃣ No PowerPointInstead of slides, use written narratives.ThisContinue reading “Jeff Bezos’ 6 Meeting Rules”
Happiness Isn’t a Place You Arrive At
“Happiness is just a state of mind” is one of those lines people throw around so casually that it can almost sound dismissive. Like if you’re struggling, overthinking, tired, or carrying something heavy, all you need to do is change your mindset and suddenly life will feel lighter. But the truth is, while there’s somethingContinue reading “Happiness Isn’t a Place You Arrive At”
Speak With Confidence
Confidence is not memorized, I learned that the hard way: I tried scripts.I tried tricks.I tried sounding “professional.” None of it worked. What worked was this. Confidence is felt, not performed. Here’s the simple framework I use now. 🟦 What actually matters• Open with a bold first line• Speak like a real person• Pause onContinue reading “Speak With Confidence”
Not Everyone Will Know What You’re Worth
A diamond in the wrong hands is just a stone. That line hits hard because it says something most of us learn the long way. Sometimes, your value doesn’t change. The environment does. The people around you do. The eyes looking at you do. And suddenly, something rare, strong, and beautiful gets treated like it’sContinue reading “Not Everyone Will Know What You’re Worth”
7 Ways to Stop Saying Sorry
Over-apologizing is sabotaging your success. How to stop saying sorry: Ever find yourself saying “sorry” for things like delays, mistakes, or even asking a question? It might seem polite, but over-apologizing can undermine your confidence and credibility. ✅ Instead of “sorry,” focus on: ✨ Providing updates, not apologies.✨ Turning mistakes into opportunities.✨ Showing gratitude insteadContinue reading “7 Ways to Stop Saying Sorry”
The Kind of Conversation That Brings You Back
Sometimes, healing doesn’t look dramatic. It’s not always a breakthrough moment. Not a grand gesture. Not a life-changing event. Sometimes, it’s just one conversation. One real, honest, deep conversation with someone who truly gets you. The kind where you don’t have to explain yourself ten different ways. The kind where you can finally stop pretendingContinue reading “The Kind of Conversation That Brings You Back”
7 Questions Elite CEOs Ask Weekly
Old way: Plan your week on Monday.New way: Review your week on Friday.One builds hope…The other builds wisdom. Most CEOs plan their weeks.Few ever review them. That’s the gap between busy and effective. I used to rush from week to week. No pause.No reflection.Just momentum. I felt productive.But I was just in motion. Same mistakesContinue reading “7 Questions Elite CEOs Ask Weekly”
Balance Sheet of Leadership
Great leaders know what they’re good at, but they also know what gets in the way: It’s all about evaluating what canhelp you lead, and what will hold you back: 🟩 Strengths like:• Clear goals• Thinking ahead• Caring about others• Talking and listening well• Being honest and steady 🟥 Weak spots like:• Controlling too much•Continue reading “Balance Sheet of Leadership”
A Life That Still Counts
We’ve been sold a very specific version of what a meaningful life is supposed to look like. It’s usually loud. Ambitious. Impressive. It comes with a five-year plan, a bold mission statement, maybe a dream so big it makes other people say wow. We’re taught to think purpose has to be massive to matter. ThatContinue reading “A Life That Still Counts”
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