Building the Latino Future Success Stories for the Next Generation [Hardcover]

An inspiring collection of success stories from the country's most prominent Latinos, Building the Latino Future offers and inspiration and advice for Latinos in any industry who want to succeed spectacularly. The future is bright for America?s Latino community; this book lets you learn from the success of such luminaries as actor Edward James Olmos, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, former housing secretary Henry Cisneros, NPR correspondent Ray Suarez, and many more.Foreword: Building the Latino Future (Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager and The One Minute Entreprenuer).

About the Authors.

Introduction.

I: FOCUS.

1. Self-Discipline Is Key (Edward James Olmos, Actor, Director, and Community Activist).

2. Thinking for the Electronic Age (Dr. Hector Ruiz, CEO and Chairman of Advanced Micro Devices).

3. Never Be Afraid to Succeed (Aida Alvarez, Former Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration).

4. Downhill at 85 Miles per Hour (Ruben Gonzalez, Three-Time Olympic Luge Athlete and Author).

5. Success Is within You (Dick Gonzales, Former Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Safeway, Inc).

6. Respect All People (Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico).

7. Focus, Teach, and Learn (Dr. Jerry Porras, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University).

8. Success, Built One Venture at a Time (Eduardo Rallo, Entrepreneur; Director and COO, Portfolio Management, Pacific Community Ventures)

II: UNITY.

9. Build on Your Community (Henry Cisneros, Chairman and CEO, American CilSF