Leadership is less about the final destination and more about the never-ending journey. I just got back from giving a training to a wonderful group of students and AmeriCorps members at the University of Texas at Brownsville. What I
When was the last time you were really uncomfortable? Miguel (my son) is not a big fan of brushing his teeth. He often runs away or bites the tooth brush so hard you can’t brush his teeth. This got
Dance to Dynamic
As I mentioned earlier, little Miguel loves to dance. In fact I can not think of a week since he was 10 months old that Miguel has not danced. Just to watch him dance freely and openly
As soon as we started feeding Miguel (my son) solid food, he could not get enough avocado. tomato, hummus and fish. Why did he like those foods so much? My wife and I eat a lot of healthy foods such
Laugh out Loud
Miguel (my son) gets into some laughing fits, which in turn get me laughing as well. This got me thinking more deeply about the power and connection that come with laughter. Laughter has a profoundly simple way
Miguel (my son) gets about 11 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period, nine hours at night and a two hour nap during the day. I am not suggesting by any means that you need 11 hours of sleep a
Magic Mentors
When Miguel (my son) was born, I started telling people that I was now a life-long mentor. Since writing my book on I now say I am a life-long mentor and men-tee. Who has been a great mentor in
Laughter has a profoundly simple way of making you feel connected
Miguel (my son) gets into some laughing fits, which in turn get me laughing as well. This got me thinking more deeply about the power and connection that come
Develop Creative Leadership
What’s the last thing you created? Was it a new recipe, a poem, a painting, or a new product? Creativity is at the heart of innovation. Miguel (my son) seems to be creating something new every
Long is short
It amazes me how much little Miguel (my son) can learn and do in a day. He was able to climb four different ladders and obstacles all by himself for the first time today at the playground.
