Frank Carbajal, Humberto Medina

Building the Latino Future (eBook, PDF)

Success Stories for the Next Generation

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

An inspiring collection of success stories from the country's most prominent Latinos, Building the Latino Future offers and inspiration and advice for Latinos in any industry who want to succeed spectacularly. The future is bright for America?s Latino community; this book lets you learn from the success of such luminaries as actor Edward James Olmos, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, former housing secretary Henry Cisneros, NPR correspondent Ray Suarez, and many more.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780470293522
• Artikelnr.: 38216290

Autorenporträt

Frank Carbajal lives in Santa Clara, California, where he is President of Es Tiempo, a coaching firm specializing in life and business coaching for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. He holds an MA in human resources management and a bachelor's degree in social work.For more information, please visit www.estiempo.com. Humberto Medina is a speaker for The Ken Blanchard Companies® as well as a director and consultant for Latin American operations. He partners with businesses throughout South America, Europe, and the United States to improve the leadership and productivity of organizations in such varied industries as telecommunications, transportation, aerospace, government, manufacturing, utility, and mining.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword: Building the Latino Future (Ken Blanchard
coauthor of The One Minute Manager and The One Minute Entreprenuer). About the Authors. Introduction. I: FOCUS. 1. Self-Discipline Is Key (Edward James Olmos
Actor
Director
and Community Activist). 2. Thinking for the Electronic Age (Dr. Hector Ruiz
CEO and Chairman of Advanced Micro Devices). 3. Never Be Afraid to Succeed (Aida Alvarez
Former Administrator
U.S. Small Business Administration). 4. Downhill at 85 Miles per Hour (Ruben Gonzalez
Three-Time Olympic Luge Athlete and Author). 5. Success Is within You (Dick Gonzales
Former Senior Vice President of Human Resources
Safeway
Inc). 6. Respect All People (Bill Richardson
Governor of New Mexico). 7. Focus
Teach
and Learn (Dr. Jerry Porras
Professor Emeritus
Stanford University). 8. Success
Built One Venture at a Time (Eduardo Rallo
Entrepreneur; Director and COO
Portfolio Management
Pacific Community Ventures) II: UNITY. 9. Build on Your Community (Henry Cisneros
Chairman and CEO
American City Vista). 10. Build the Community through Empowerment (Raul Yzaguirre
Former President of the National Council of La Raza). 11. Bridge the Corporate Gap (Carlos Orta
President and CEO
Hispanic Association for Corporate Responsibility). 12. Bring the Network Together (Donna Blancero
PhD
Director
Touro International University College of Business; Vice President of Research
National Society of Hispanic MBAs). 13. Move Out of Your Comfort Zone (Douglas Patino
Philanthropist and Community Leader). 14. Give to the Fullest (Janet Murguia
President and CEO
National Council of La Raza; Executive Producer
Alma Awards). 15. Build Your Empire Together
Rather Than Alone (David Lizarraga
Chairman
President
CEO
The East Los Angeles Community Union). 16. Think with the Heart (Alcario and Carmen Castellano
Founders
Castellano Family Foundation). 17. Succeed Together (Dr. Frances Morales
Assistant Dean of Students and Director of El Centro Chicano
Stanford University). III: TENACITY. 18. Push on the Door Until You Get In (Richard Leza
Venture Capitalist; Chairman and CEO
AI Research). 19. The Drive to Win (Charles Patrick Garcia
President
Sterling Hispanic Capital Group Division of Vfinance Investments). 20. The Brooklyn Way (Ray Suarez
Senior News Correspondent
National Public Radio). 21. Focus on What Is Right (Jeff Garcia
Quarterback
National Football League). 22. Be in the Game (Ronnie Lopez
President of Phoenix International Consultants
and Chief of Staff for Former Arizona Governor Babbitt). 23. Flex Your Intellectual Muscle (Martin Cabrera
President and CEO
Cabrera Capital Markets). 24. Achievements That Keep Growing (Miriam Rivera
Former Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
Google
Inc.). 25. People Are Always Watching You (Maria Contreras-Sweet
Chairwoman and CEO
Promerica Bank). IV: UNIQUE ABILITY. 26. The Vision Is Alive (Cheech Marin
Actor
Comic
Artist). 27. Believe in Your Dreams (Susie Castillo
Former Miss USA
Actress). 28. Believe in a Great Script (Moctesuma Esparza
Executive Producer and CEO
Maya Films). 29. Be Prepared for the Bell to Ring (Lou Moret
Professional Boxing Referee; Professor
Pepperdine University). 30. From Santee to Stanford (Margarita Quihuis
President and CEO
Hispanic-Net). 31. Dream Big (Hector Barreto
Jr.
Former Administrator
U.S. Small Business Administration). 32. The Language of Culture (Isabel Valdes
Entrepreneur
Author
Consultant
and Public Speaker). 33. Surround Yourself with Successful People (Rudy Beserra
Vice President of Latin Affairs
Coca-Cola). V: RESILIENCY. 34. Living a Farmworker's Dream (Martin Curiel
Vice President
Marketing
Denali Advisors
LLC). 35. Keep a Sense of Pride (Marilou Martinez Stevens
President and CEO
MMS ). 36. Live Big and Reach for the Stars (Ysabel Duron
Co-Anchor
KRON TV
San Francisco; Founder and Executive Director
Latinas Contra Cancer). 37. Connect with Your Culture (Alicia Morga
Founder and CEO
Consorte Media). 38. See the Big Picture (Luis Restrepo
CEO
Multitrade Securities). 39. Hope Is Always on Your Side (Reverend Luis A. Cortes
Jr.
Founder and President
Esperanza USA). 40. Always Push Yourself (Roberto Medrano
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Digital Evolution
SOA Software). 41. Life Experiences Create Strength (Daniel Gutierrez
Author; Founder
and CEO of Pinnacle Achievement Group International). VI: EDUCATION. 42. Listen
Learn
and Educate (Ricardo Fernandez
PhD
President
Lehman College
City University of New York). 43. Aim for the Top (David Garcia
PhD
Founder and CEO
CEDRA Corporation). 44. Communication Is a Powerful Tool (Federico Subervi
PhD
Professor
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Texas State University). 45. Motivate Employees to Success (Sara Martinez Tucker
Former President and CEO
Hispanic Scholarship Fund). 46. Hispanics on the Move (Jose Antonio Tijerino
President and CEO
Hispanic Heritage Foundation). 47. Answering the Spiritual Calling (Dr. Ana Maria Pineda
Professor of Religious Studies
Santa Clara University). 48. Instilling Faith in Lower-Income Communities (Leo Chavez
President/Superintendent
Sierra College
Rocklin
California). 49. Build Confidence in Latinos (Elva D. Diaz
Assistant Professor
University of California at Davis). Conclusion. Acknowledgments.