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The most recent survey from the Pew Hispanic Center revealed on November 15, 2010 that 74% of people either do not know or do not believe there is an important Hispanic Leader in the United States today. This is disturbing, when you consider that Hispanics are the majority-minority and fastest growing population in the United States. What's the problem? Why are there not more prominent Hispanic Leaders in the US?

Nearly four years ago, the Center for Hispanic Leadership began its journey to research and to help solve this epidemic, and the conclusions were three-fold. First, Hispanics battle the gulf between assimilation and authenticity. Most Hispanics do not truly begin to thrive and create influence until they realize that their cultural roots are sources of strength rather than barriers to advancement. Second, Hispanics have trouble trusting others let alone themselves. This is why Hispanics are cautious, somewhat skeptical people. The root cause stems back to the political and economic corruption our families faced in their mother countries and the wars they fought for independence and opportunity. Finally, Hispanics in the United States have not fully activated the natural characteristics they possess to maximize their leadership capabilities. Unfortunately, most Hispanics assimilate to American culture to seek equal opportunity. As a result, their real identity gets lost and the opportunities for advancement are minimized. It is difficult for one to advance, when they do not unveil their natural, whole self.

Advancement in leadership roles requires authenticity, trust and the transparency of unique talent. Hispanics have created their own barriers to advancement. For too many years, Hispanics have played the role of the victim, instead of being a resource for new types of opportunities. It's time to move beyond cultural divide. Instead of further fragmenting our position in society, Hispanics must find ways to unite. Though we are not a homogeneous community, we must begin to embrace our unique cultural differences and use them to empower our voice and showcase our relevant characteristics that can be utilized in the new economy that is defined by uncertainty and continuous change. It's time for Hispanics to break-through the barriers caused by the lack of Hispanic leadership, which we have created.

Our “opportunity window” for advancement has now arrived and the values and skill-sets that Hispanics naturally possess are more relevant than ever before – to renew America leadership position in today’s fiercely competitive global market. Hispanics must turn themselves around quickly to seize this opportunity window and unite through leadership. Together we must work smart to earn the right to unite and activate the voices of all multicultural groups whose leadership is ready to be unleashed to reinvent America – using the same immigrant mentality that made our country great!

What are you doing to be a better Hispanic Leader? How are you creating impact and influence to advance the Hispanic Community and multicultural groups at-large? How have you activated the natural values/characteristics that make Hispanics great leaders?

Important Announcement: In an effort to begin this important conversation, today I have released my new eBook, The Six Reasons Why Hispanic Leadership will Save America’s Corporations – that is available as a free download at the official tour website – www.HispanicLeadershipTour.com. I reveal why Hispanic professionals have the unique opportunity to assume leadership roles in today’s new economy that is being shaped by a fiercely competitive global market. Readers will learn why Hispanic leadership will redefine corporate leadership, and why Hispanic leadership will propel workplace innovation to better serve the increasingly diverse marketplace. In sum, this ebook will propel a renewed awakening of the powerful immigrant mentality and why Hispanic leadership is both a business and societal imperative for America to grow and prosper.

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