Meet Mary Muniz-Pellicer a Hispanic Woman of Distinction, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources YWCA of Greater Miami-Dade, Inc.
“Today, Latino/Hispanic women mostly have integrated...
Meet Luz Stella Rios, 2020 Hispanic Woman of Distinction , Ed.D, Managing Director, National Life Group
"Today’s Hispanic women no longer see themselves as “problem...
Meet Jennifer M. Raymond, 2020 Hispanic Woman of Distinction and Executive Director, Family Promise of South Palm Beach County
“When Hispanic women unite all things...
Meet Janie Flores, Hispanic Women of Distinction, President, Buena Vida Media
“The positive contributions Hispanic women have made to the growth of this country and...
Meet Isabel M. Gonzalez, a 2020 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Chief of Staff and Vice President of Communications and Community Relations, Broward College
“Hispanic women are a...
Meet Monica Ribeiro a 2020 Hispanic Woman of Distinction and Vice President – Business Relationship Manager, BankUnited
“The role of the Hispanic/Latina woman today is to...
Meet Jennifer Diliz, 2020 Hispanic Woman of Distinction CEO/Founder, Midnite Communications
“Not only are we responsible for paving the future for other Hispanics, we need to...
Meet Rita Barreto Craig, the 2020 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Pioneer, CSP, President, Top Tier Leadership
“Hispanic women have an opportunity to integrate the traditional gender roles...
I mentor and coach many active duty veterans and now those in the private sector.
Name: Lisa Carrington Firmin
Title: Associate Vice President, Veteran and Military...
Meet the Chief Soul Officer - Susie Levan
Company: Bee Hive Publishing/Susie Levan & Associates
Major City Where You Live/Work: Fort Lauderdale
Please, share your personal and...
Businesses that Make A Difference
Featured Company: MBAF
Executive: Tony Argiz, Chairman and CEO
Business Address: 1450 Brickell Avenue 18th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
Website: mbafcpa.com
Tell us about...
Everyday People, Make the World Go Round - Meet Angeles Valenciano
Name: Angeles Valenciano
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Company: The National Diversity Council
Major City Where You Work:...
Everyday People, Make the World Go Round - Rixys Alfonso
Name: Rixys Alfonso
Title: CEO and Chief Visibility Specialist
Company: CauseMo Marketing, LLC.
Major City Where You...
Everyday People, Make the World Go Round - Meet Antonio Uribe
Name: Antonio Uribe
Title: President & CEO
Company: Terrabank, N. A.
Major City Where You Work: Miami,...
A small business owner's journey toward self discovery, prosperity, and success.
On October 2, 1995. 7:30 a.m. Ed stood at the newsstand in the lobby...
You inspire trust from others when you practice these six behaviors.
Recently while perusing the book shelves at Barnes and Noble, a favorite pastime of...
Bob Dorf, "The Start Up Guy" author, speaker, shares his insights on the inflection when small business onboarding occurs.
When a small business owner begins...
Should rational decision making of intelligent business leaders include their gut feelings and emotions?
As a business leader or manager you generally learn that decisions...
Three steps business leaders need to make a conscious and concerted effort to learn.
Staying afloat and staying ahead are concerns faced by many business...
Hispanic American Veterans Return from War
Many Hispanic Veterans Turn to Entrepreneurship and Politics to Advance Hispanic Causes
Veterans Day marks the day the War to...
Four leadership best practices for small Business owners.
Editors note: This is part 3 of a multi-part video series. Part 1 highlighted Diversity business benefits. ...
Latin Business Today mentors share their Hispanic Heritage month insights by answering the question: who inspires you?
It's Hispanic Heritage month. Look around you. Who...
Five leadership recommendations for small business owners
At one point or another, we've all faced this situation: a rock star teammate leaves the company.
Whether it's...
As an entrepreneur she built resilience, endurance and strength of character.
I had the pleasure of meeting Aileen Hernandez Morales, Humana Process Improvement Professional and Communications...
“Commit to lifelong learning. Skills to learn are more important than what you learn.” Thaddeus Arroyo
Thaddeus Arroyo heeded his father’s words: “Take advantage of...
Understand and address work-life conflict of interest scenarios.
Help your brain Better manage competing needs in your business
When you are leading a business the...
Meet Amanda Laird Frey, 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Executive Director, Take Stock in Children of Broward County
“Hispanic women have an opportunity to integrate the traditional...
Many effective meetings by small businesses derail and outcomes fall short by not delegating.
It takes fore-thought, timing and preparation to execute an effective meeting...
Dallas organization teaches Latinas to care for themselves, families.
This is the first in a series of articles designed to highlight Latinas and the support...
Meet Jasmin Ortiz-Batir, 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Vice President and Administrator, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates, Founder, I Am For You, Inc.
“I credit my...
Meet Claudia Puig, 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, President and General Manager of Local Media in Miami, Univision Communications, Inc.
“I am happy to see many of...
A global look at transformational and transactional leadership styles
Business today is global as so is leadership.
No one can escape it; what happens on the...
Meet Ana Castilla, 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Vice President, Florida Regional Community Development Manager,TD Bank
“Strong values and principles together with a commitment to grow...
Leadership is at the core of this Latino entrepreneur’s success.
Peter Herrero, founder/GM of the White Plains-based NY Hospitality Group, was able to hone his...
Meet Andrea Apa, Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Ed. D. President of Faculty Senate and Associate Professor , Broward College, South Campus
“To become a successful...
As anyone who has ever succeeded at achieving their goal will tell you, it’s often as important whom you know as it is what you know. Betty Alonso likely had that thought in mind when she created ConnectFamilias (CF) in Miami-Dade County over six years ago.
The best leaders take responsibility for their emotions and reactions.
It is August 9th, 2010. You have just arrived at the Pittsburgh airport and you’re...
Meet Aurora Ortiz, a 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Education Specialist and Translator, Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County
“Women in our current society occupy many...
Graciela Valdes, a 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, CPP, Certified Professional Photographer, Graciela Valdes Fine Art Photography
“Being a Hispanic woman in today’s society means we get...
Meet Myrna Maysonet, a 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Chief Diversity Officer Greenspoon Marder
“With power comes responsibility to stand up for what is right and to...
Motivating employees drives success, increases productivity and motivation in the workplace
As a business owner or manager, you know you cant force your employees to...
Meet Belinda M. Leon, Ed.D, a Hispanic Women of Distinction Founder/President, Premier Educational Consulting, LLC
“If we do not pay honor to those who came...
Meet Mirylsa Colon-Martinez, a 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, MD, FAAOS, Orthopedist-Owner, OrthoWellness
“We have an obligation to excel at anything we do, and represent our countries and heritage...
Meet Marianela Collado, a 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CEO, Tobias Financial Advisors, Inc.
“There are far too few women and Hispanics in the financial...
10 components of leadership you can cultivate to build trust and effectively lead others
Who do you trust?
It is a difficult question to answer. Trust...
Meet Diana Arteaga, a 2019 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Vice President of Government Relations & Community/Public Affairs Broward Health
“I believe Hispanic women are continuing to break...
Three insight-gathering questions to help you identify leaders.
What makes a good leader?
There are many traits that contribute to being a good leader, because there...
Six best practices conviction best practices which underscore confidence
An article in Nature Neuroscience led by Benedetto De Martino, a cognitive neuroscientist in the field...
Can admitting your mistakes make you a better leader? Key leadership traits and 4 steps to address admitting your mistakes
Mistakes are impossible to avoid....
Here are 10 steps to engage your employees and increase your bottom line
Statistics show that companies with engaged employees enjoy a 27% higher operating...
Four Lessons We Learned From Principal Dancer Paloma Herrera
Is there anything that a businessman or woman can learn from an internationally recognized ballerina?
Surprisingly, the...
The source of leadership perspective can be found everywhere yet most of the time we only see our own.
Leaders like all individuals have perspectives...
I have a life mantra of “Carpe Diem,” which translates to “Seize the Day” to ensure that I do not take this life for granted, and the many people along the way who helped pave the way for my success and happiness.
"The mentee will either listen to me or not and that’s ok. I no longer get disappointed when someone doesn’t listen, it’s their life to live. But I must say when I see someone that I mentor, make the changes they need to make and create a new future for themselves I’m just honored to have had the opportunity to have touched that life."
Les "Coach" Fernandez inspired LatinBusinessToday, and many others before us.
Dr. Leslie Fernandez ("Coach") amassed an incredible legacy and our mission to Inform, Inspire, Mentor & Empower. This...
Thank you, John McCain, for your years of unyielding service to others. We live each day knowing that your contributions in this world made a significant difference in the lives of so many. There is no higher calling.
“We are the largest and growing minority group in the U.S. and, as such, have a responsibility to challenge the status quo. Education, parent engagement, economic parity and employment have to be highlighted as priorities for Hispanics in our community.”
“As I see others look up to me, I remain true to the qualities instilled in me by my Hispanic role models, hoping to be as inspiring and effective in developing tomorrow’s leaders as they have been.”
“In Mexico I developed a 10-year educational development program where I learned first-hand about the many challenges in implementing a results oriented project. It allowed me to see how given the right tools, proper food and nutrition, warm clothes – and a little hope and encouragement – that even the poorest child facing the greatest odds can flourish, exceeding his or her own expectations and transforming a community's quality of life and more importantly, quality of spirit.”
“The core of who we are is our genetic mark, one that gives us not only the opportunity but the responsibility to be part of the transformation that our world needs today.”
“In a society where there are so many conflicting messages to Hispanic women and the definition of success, we need to emphasize it starts from the heart and at home.”
“I believe Hispanic women face a challenging responsibility in today’s society, not only as role models for our own children and families, but as conduit of values and traditions to be passed onto our younger generations at the same time that we change the perception of gender roles in the Latino family.”
Edith Shiro, 2018 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
“I have a deep admiration for women who encounter severe traumas, losses and social and economic...
Memorial Day is a time of reflection.
This Memorial Day we’re revisiting four Latin Business Today articles covering Hispanic contributions from different angles.
Inspiration - Harvard,...
“As a growing minority, Hispanic women have led the way in business and have proven to be strong role models for other women as well as the next generation.”
“I believe the most important role of a Hispanic woman leader in today’s society is to serve as a role model, mentor and educator for the next generation of women leaders.”
Ingrid Macher, 2018 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, Entrepreneur, Founder and President, Burn20™ LLC
When Ingrid Macher lost 50 lbs. in 90 days, she did more than lose weight....
Natalie M. Alvarez, 2018 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, banking executive active in multiple charities.
“Hispanic women are family oriented, caring, compassionate and respectful to all, so when...
Creating an Archetype for High Frequency Corporate Leadership
Archetype concepts are intriguing to me and I believe them to be extremely powerful in creating new...
Small business owners need awareness to stay true to your leadership ideals.
A small business owner's values are never to be over-rated. Recently a partner/vendor said to...
Carola Otero Bracco helps new immigrants and host communities better understand and accept each other.
Often, when people immigrate to the U.S., it’s assumed they’ll...
After creating and selling two high tech companies Maria Elena Ibanez started a successful Hispanic food specialty business.
Maria Elena Ibanez often describes herself as...
