Tag Archives: success

Get Real: Do you procrastinate?

22 Jun

Let’s talk procrastination. Let’s get real. Lately the topic around here has been about getting things done and making things happen. I’m inspired by recent conversations with others who are finishing degrees, organizing big-thinking conferences, expanding their organizations nation wide, training for marathons or raising their children to be bilingual . Goals were set, plans [...]

Do It Anyway!

21 Jun

As part of a fabulous Twitter party last night about Latina Leadership, one question that was asked was: Being Latina and being a woman, makes it challenging to be a leader. What should we do? My answer: DO IT ANYWAY!   Then, I had to look at my own life and see what I wasn’t [...]

10 Principles for a Great Leader

18 Jun

I have spent countless hours in leadeship seminars (mostly when I was in direct sales). I have read books and watched movies about leadership. And I have been extremely blessed to work with some awesome leaders! I want to share 10 principles that seem to be a common thread when anyone discusses leadership. I recognize [...]

Get Real: Hey Jealousy!

11 Jun

“Get Real” posts will have give you insight on topics that are real but not always pretty. Jealousy 1. Resentment against a rival, person enjoying success or advantage or against another’s success or advantage itself. Envy 1. A longing to possess something awarded to or achieved by another I have struggled with both of these. [...]

Emilio Estefan says thank you

17 May

Last month I took a trip to Miami for Hispanicize 2012. One part of the entire experience has stuck with me each day since I have been back. “Say thank you. It makes a difference.” -Emilio Estefan Emilio Estefan was awarded the Latinovator Award and he generously shared from his heart what it took to become [...]