Pocket Sized Pep Talks

The Power and Wisdom of Latino Leadership

Episode Summary

Did you know that in the next twenty years, 1 out of 4 US citizens will be Latinos providing a critical mass to actualize our nation’s multicultural transformation. Award winning author Dr. Juana Bordas sits down with Rob and talk about her life, and her book, "The Power of Latino Leadership." It's a fascinating discussion with a lot to learn from Latinos, and some rather unique leadership principles.

Episode Notes

In this Pocket Sized Pep Talk, you'll learn:

• How her  early life as an immigrant shaped who she is today.
• The hurdles she personally faced and how she overcome them.
• A handful of the ten leadership principals in her book that illustrate how the people-centered, life-affirming ways Latinos have led their community. 
• How Juana believes Latinos are the antidote to the raging materialism and greed that plagues our nation.  Unpack that! 
• Her belief that Latinos are a culture not a race and culture can be learned.  
• Evidence that the US is becoming a multicultural nation. 
• Her belief that the diversity debate in the US is mainly seen from a Black-White perspective and that this will not lead us to “the promise land of a truly equitable and diverse society.” 
• The Latino “bienvenido” spirit that welcomes people to join with them and experience their dynamic and diverse culture. 
• Mentors  that had the courage to reach out and help her, and how she continues to pay it forward.

To learn more about this guest:

juanabordas@gmail.com https://www.juanabordas.com/

http://www.mestizaleadership.com/ 

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