In the course of our lives, we have all had a mentor at one time or another. But what is a mentor, actually? A mentor is someone who influences us and marks us in some way, generates confidence, and models positive behaviors. Over the years I have been fortunate to have had many different mentors […]

For those who want to expand their entrepreneurial spirit, the undertaking won’t be a bed of roses, but at the same time, it will be fascinating. With regard to the famous question of whether an entrepreneur is born or made, I believe we all have an entrepreneur within us. There is no special gene that […]

This weekend, I attended the First Ibero-American Congress Against Burnout. It was organized by Vacation is a Human Right Foundation (VIAHR) and chaired by my close friend, María Méndez. Maria did not have a vacation for 16 years, and suffered greatly from this syndrome. Her story inspired the birth of this foundation and this world […]

“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value no matter what their color.” – Maya Angelou Differences are a reality and yet, from the beginning of our education, homogeneity is the goal. Upon hearing the word diversity, […]

Everyone has his own specific mission in life; everyone must carry out a concrete assignment that demands fulfillment. Therein he cannot be replaced, nor can his life be repeated. Thus, everyone’s task is unique as is his specific opportunity to implement it.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning Is it true that everybody […]

How to be the best mentor you can be If you look back at the people who have had a great effect in your life, you will realize that you had a mentor, whether on a formal or informal basis. As we celebrate Mentorship month this January, I want to share some ideas about how […]

How to sell yourself at work, in life, to the world “I don’t know how to sell myself” is a common statement that I hear all of the time. People ask me, “I have been in business for a long time, I have great experience, and I know I am good at what I do, […]

“Say goodbye to your resume and hello to personal branding” Connecting with talent is going to be a different game in the 2020s. We have already seen many changes in the last decade when it comes to finding the right people for our organizations and companies. I went to college in the 90s. Back then, […]

My goal for this year was to read 60 books in 2019. I managed to read 50 – not too bad! By the end of the year, I might even read two more. In fact, right now I am engaged in a lengthy book entitled Churchill Walking with Destiny, by Andrew Roberts. The book is […]

When you haven’t met all your yearly expectations and goals As the new year approaches, most of us can’t help reviewing the old year.  As we do, we ask ourselves whether we accomplished all of the goals we set at the beginning of the year. As I do my own review, I realize that I […]