Untitled from Miguel A. Corona on Vimeo. Some organizations that are doing their part this Summer to help develop Hispanic the Hispanic leaders and talent of the future. Watch the video, the list will make a bit more sense. : ) Colleges and Universities Here is a short list of colleges and universities that are…
I’m honored and excited to have been asked to be part of leadership summit sponsored by the Center for Hispanic Leadership. The Summit entitled, Embracing Innovation Through Diversity, will take place September 18th in Los Angeles. The Summit will explore the role of Hispanic professionals and diversity at-large, as well as its impact and influence on propelling innovation in…
I love history. I enjoy reading history. It’s why I take the time to stop and read the inscriptions on monuments. It’s why I read the plaques in historical districts. And it’s why I love to vacation in New England. Most of all, I enjoy “seeing and touching” history. I have an interest in old…
Today, I had the opportunity to attend the “The War for Talent in the Workplace: The Next 24 Months!” webcast sponsored by the Center for Hispanic Leadership (@HispanicTalent) and IBM. An excellent organization. Featured were Glenn Llopis, CEO for the Center for Hispanic Leadership, Andres Tapia (@AndresTTapia), Chief Diversity Office at Hewittt Associates, and Andrea White, Chief Privacy…
You’ve probably heard the phrase “crisis in leadership” thrown around a lot lately in business, politics, education, and a number of other environments. While I think there’s a constant need for better leaders, I wouldn’t define it as a crisis. In fact, I’m not sure I would say there is a crisis in leadership in…
Recently, I had conversation with friend about leadership. I know what you’re thinking: everyone has a different view of ‘leadership.’ I would agree. Our conversation focused on how leadership is different than it was a generation ago. Leaders of today have made significant changes in the way that they operate and serve their organizations. Today’s…
Earlier in the year, I shared my experiences as a volunteer and student participant with Junior Achievement. Today, my good friend Amy Boroff, Development Director for Junior Achievement of New Jersey, shared this video from their Latino Professional Community Day. The event brought together dozens of Hispanic volunteers from corporations and professional associations to mentor students at First Avenue School…
There are various organizations out there that are doing marvelous work in developing Hispanic students. These programs help develop K-12 Hispanic students not only academically but also by developing their leadership skills. Case in point is this excellent Hispanic leadership program by the Harvard JFK School of Government. The program is intended to help prepare the rising generation of Latino leaders for the opportunities…
The establishment of an inclusive organizational environment is a challenge that requires real change. The challenge is balancing one dominant viewpoint against less understood or recognized points of view. The suppression of other perspectives denies collective contribution that leads to organizational innovation and creativity. However, despite organizational structures that are flatter and more democratic, organizations…
I just received a draft copy of The Business Journal of Hispanic Research issue that will include my article. I was excited and honored to see that I was the lead article for the next issue. You can read the article once it is released via the NSHMBA website (subscription required). It’s hard to believe…
