We all have them. Questions we sidestep.Topics we tiptoe around.Areas we’d rather leave unexplored because the answers might be uncomfortable, uncertain, or inconvenient. But growth never lives in the easy or the obvious.It waits quietly behind the questions we’re afraid to ask. • What am I pretending not to know?• Why am I really stuck?•Continue reading “Asking the Tough Questions”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
The Magic Words For Learning
39% of people said they’re concerned about not getting sufficient training in digital and technology skills from their employer, according to a PWC survey. 🤯 And the same percentage of people thought their job would be obsolete within 5 years, according to the same survey. The message is clear: we need new skills for aContinue reading “The Magic Words For Learning”
How to Handle Anxiety – RAIN
How to handle anxiety at work? Ever tried the R.A.I.N. technique? It’s a simple way to manage anxiety. Let’s break it down. 1. R — Recognize When anxiety shows up, first, notice what’s going on. Ask yourself: → Is my heart racing? → Is my mind speeding ahead? → How does my body feel right now? Just take aContinue reading “How to Handle Anxiety – RAIN”
Real Leaders Eat Last—and Applaud First
In the fast-paced world of business and technology, leadership is often mistaken for authority—being the loudest voice in the room, the final decision-maker, the person with the answers. But real leadership is quieter. More grounded. And far more courageous. The Quiet Strength of Accountability When things go wrong—and they will—true leaders don’t look for scapegoats.Continue reading “Real Leaders Eat Last—and Applaud First”
What’s New in Storybook 9
1. Storybook Test: A Complete Component Testing Suite 2. Significantly Lighter & Faster 3. Stories as Testable Units 4. Tag-Based Organization & Globals 5. Framework Support & Upgrades Why It Matters What to Do Next Bottom line: Storybook 9 is no longer just a playground—it’s now a compact, powerful component development and testing platform, builtContinue reading “What’s New in Storybook 9”
Periodic Table of Emotional Intelligence
Ever met a brilliant jerk at work? That’s a lack of emotional intelligence ⬇️ Most people think emotional intelligence means being nice.It doesn’t.It means being aware, intentional and real. This periodic table breaks EQ into 5 powerful pillars: → Self-awarenessUnderstanding your feelings, reactions, and patterns. → Self-regulationManaging emotions before they manage you. → MotivationStaying focusedContinue reading “Periodic Table of Emotional Intelligence”
Atomic Habits
Small daily habits can change your life – Here’s how to master them this year: I just re-read my favorite productivity book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. If you haven’t read it, you should. But if you don’t have time right now, Or just need a refresher, Or want a primer before diving in, ThisContinue reading “Atomic Habits”
Shine
🕯️Dimming others…doesn’t brighten your own light. I’ve seen it too many times: A leader feels threatened—So they downplay others to look stronger. Or they take credit for work they didn’t do.It never ends well. People notice.Teams lose trust.Culture erodes. And eventually… that leader ends up isolated. Strong leaders elevate others. Period.They light up the roomContinue reading “Shine”
How to Create High-Performance Teams
Politeness is the poison of collaboration. (Not joking) Teams become dysfunctional from a lack of blunt honesty. Teams thrive and grow when people feel empowered to give honest (fair) feedback. A lack of honest feedback leads to a… – Lack of planning– Lack of support for team culture– Lack of resources– Lack of clarity– LackContinue reading “How to Create High-Performance Teams”
Avoid Procrastinating Decisions
Perfect leaves you poor. Action makes you rich. Want to be successful? You certainly don’t need to be the smartest.You just need to act fast. We’ve all been there:❌ Rewriting a message 10 times.❌ Second-guessing good ideas into silence.❌ Endless pros/cons lists instead of just testing. The truth is:You learn more in 3 days ofContinue reading “Avoid Procrastinating Decisions”
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