From the Barrio to the Board Room
From the Barrio to the Board Room

Author: Robert Renteria

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781610660112

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With a new foreword, a new epilogue, and illustrations from the Mi Barrio comic book version, this new release of From the Barrio to the Board Room shares Robert Renteria's journey from East L.A. and gang and drug life to becoming VP of a publicly traded company, owner of his own businesses and now his work as a civic leader, empowering our nation's youth to stay in school, out of gangs and off drugs.

Mi Barrio from SmarterComics
Mi Barrio from SmarterComics

Author: Robert Renteria

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781610660082

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Traces Robert Renteria's life from a childhood of poverty and abuse in one of the poorest areas of East Los Angeles, to his emergence as a business owner and civic leader.

From the Barrio to the Boardroom
From the Barrio to the Boardroom

Author: Banks-Reed Laura Nobles

Publisher: Jasmaya Publishing House, LLC

Published: 2015-09-15

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 9780996656535

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In 1912, before Arizona had achieved statehood, James Nobles and his wife Missouri Johnson Nobles, seeking to escape the racial mistreatment of Louisiana and Mississippi, moved to Tucson Arizona. But segregation was also the norm in Tucson, and so African Americans (Negores) and Hispanics (Mexicans) were relegated to live in certain areas of town called "Barrios." Laura Mae Nobles was born on June 29, 1921, in Barrio Anita. This is the story of her journey from those humble beginnings, through the years of segregation and discrimination, to the emergence of a nationally recognized and acclaimed educator, leader, entrepreneur, philanthropist, mentor, and faithful servant. Take the journey of her 94 years as she chronicles her life in these pages and leaves her legacy as an example of a purpose driven life. And to God be the glory!

From the Barrio to the Boardroom
From the Barrio to the Boardroom

Author: Tony Trujillo

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-08

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13:

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From a humble beginning in the barrio of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tony Trujillo took inspiration from his grandmother and godmother. He entered school only speaking Spanish but encouraging teachers and his own determination helped him learn English and go on to become an honor-roll student. He developed a strong work ethic young, managing a paper route and still getting to school early to participate in student government.Once out of school and with a young family to support, Tony took the first job offer he received--at Holman's House of Maps. He found more than a paycheck at this small mom-and-pop business, he found his calling.Sales was in Tony's blood, and his success stemmed from his ability to connect with his customers. The lessons from his grandmother and teachers led him to consider his customers' needs first. His own fascination with technology and how it could make the world of drafting more efficient inspired him to push the boundaries of Holman's offerings. Under Tony's guidance, Holman's grew from a small storefront to a multi-million dollar business.In this book, Tony shares the lessons he has learned in life and business to give today's aspiring businessperson the inspiration and skills to succeed and be happy.

Flamin' Hot
Flamin' Hot

Author: Richard Montanez

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-06-15

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0593087461

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Soon to be a Hulu feature film directed by Eva Longoria – scheduled release for Summer 2023 Read the story everyone is talking about: how a janitor struggling to put food on the table invented Flamin’ Hot Cheetos in a secret test kitchen, breaking barriers and becoming the first Latino frontline worker promoted to executive at Frito-Lay. Richard Montañez is a man who made a science out of walking through closed doors, and his success story is an empowerment manual for anyone stuck in a dead-end job or facing a system stacked against them. Having taken a job mopping floors at Frito-Lay's California factory to support his family, Montañez took his future into his own hands and created the world’s hottest snack food: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. This bold move not only disrupted the food industry with some much-needed spice, but also shook up a corporate culture in which everyone stayed in their lane. When a top food scientist at Frito-Lay sent out a memo telling sales and marketing to kill the new product before it made it to the store shelves—jealous that someone with no formal education beyond the sixth grade could do his job—Montañez was forced to go rogue once again to save his idea. Through creative thinking, community building, and a few powerful mindset shifts, he outsmarted the naysayers who tried to get in his way. Flamin' Hot proves that you can break out of your career rut and that your present circumstances don't have to dictate your future.

The Lending Journey
The Lending Journey

Author: Vince Vetro

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-04-18

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781095220061

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Vince Vetro, entrepreneur, consultant, and coach, founded The Lending Journey, a charity working in Latin America that enables women to regain dignity and independence through microloans. In his memoir, Vince tells his journey of coming to discover his life's calling working among the world's poorest.

Producing Success
Producing Success

Author: Peter Demerath

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2009-12-15

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 0226142426

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Middle- and upper-middle-class students continue to outpace those from less privileged backgrounds. Most attempts to redress this inequality focus on the issue of access to financial resources, but as Producing Success makes clear, the problem goes beyond mere economics. In this eye-opening study, Peter Demerath examines a typical suburban American high school to explain how some students get ahead. Demerath undertook four years of research at a Midwestern high school to examine the mercilessly competitive culture that drives students to advance. Producing Success reveals the many ways the community’s ideology of achievement plays out: students hone their work ethics and employ various strategies to succeed, from negotiating with teachers to cheating; parents relentlessly push their children while manipulating school policies to help them get ahead; and administrators aid high performers in myriad ways, even naming over forty students “valedictorians.” Yet, as Demerath shows, this unswerving commitment to individual advancement takes its toll, leading to student stress and fatigue, incivility and vandalism, and the alienation of the less successful. Insightful and candid, Producing Success is an often troubling account of the educationally and morally questionable results of the American culture of success.

The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention
The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention

Author: Pamela Mitchell

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-12-31

Total Pages: 315

ISBN-13: 1101171170

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Reinvention is the key to success in these volatile times—and Pamela Mitchell holds the key to reinvention! In The 10 Laws of Career Reinvention, America's Reinvention Coach® Pamela Mitchell offers every tool readers need to navigate the full arc of career change. Part I introduces the Reinvention Mindset, with what you need to know to be prepared mentally to get started. In Part II, you read the real-life stories of ten individuals who successfully made the leap to new and unexpected careers, using the 10 laws: The 1st Law: It Starts With a Vision for Your Life The 2nd Law: Your Body Is Your Best Guide The 3rd Law: Progress Begins When You Stop Making Excuses The 4th Law: What You Seek is on the Road Less Traveled The 5th Law: You’ve Got the Tools in Your Toolbox The 6th Law: Your Reinvention Board is Your Lifeline The 7th Law: Only a Native Can Give You the Inside Scoop The 8th Law: They Won't "Get" You Until You Speak Their Language The 9th Law: It Takes the Time That it Takes The 10th Law: The World Buys Into an Aura of Success Each story is followed by an in-depth lesson that explains how to adapt these laws to your own career goals, and what actions and precautions to take. The lessons answer all your tactical concerns about navigating the roadblocks, getting traction and managing your fears. The final section provides workbook exercises for fine-tuning your reinvention strategies for maximum results. Clear-headed, calming, practical, and thorough, this is the ideal action plan for getting through any career crisis and ending up securely in the lifestyle you've always dreamed of having.

Mind Gym
Mind Gym

Author: Gary Mack

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2002-06-24

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 0071504648

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Praise for Mind Gym "Believing in yourself is paramount to success for any athlete. Gary's lessons and David's writing provide examples of the importance of the mental game." --Ben Crenshaw, two-time Masters champion and former Ryder Cup captain "Mind Gym hits a home run. If you want to build mental muscle for the major leagues, read this book." --Ken Griffey Jr., Major League Baseball MVP "I read Mind Gym on my way to the Sydney Olympics and really got a lot out of it. Gary has important lessons to teach, and you'll find the exercises fun and beneficial." --Jason Kidd, NBA All-Star and Olympic gold-medal winner In Mind Gym, noted sports psychology consultant Gary Mack explains how your mind influences your performance on the field or on the court as much as your physical skill does, if not more so. Through forty accessible lessons and inspirational anecdotes from prominent athletes--many of whom he has worked with--you will learn the same techniques and exercises Mack uses to help elite athletes build mental "muscle." Mind Gym will give you the "head edge" over the competition.