{"product_id":"the-power-of-latino-leadership-second-edition-revised-and-updated-isbn-9781523004089","title":"The Power of Latino Leadership, Second Edition, Revised and Updated","description":"\u003cb\u003eExperience the power of inclusion, community, and taking action! An updated, expanded edition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 2045 Latinos will make up 1 in 4 Americans. They are projected to be 78% of the new entries into the labor force in the next ten years. By sheer numbers alone, Latinos will shape the 21st Century. What does it take to lead such a varied and vibrant people who hail from twenty-six countries and are a blend of different races? And what can leaders of all cultures and ethnicities learn from how Latinos lead?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuana Bordas takes us on a journey to the very heart and soul of Latino leadership. She offers 10 principles that richly illustrate the inclusive, people-centered, socially responsible, and life-affirming ways Latinos have led their community. This model is uniquely suited to this century’s multicultural, global age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new and expanded edition includes a chapter on intergenerational leadership that recognizes vast generational shifts are occurring: ten thousand Baby Boomers retire every day and Millennials and Zs are the largest generations in history. Six out of 10 Latinos are millennials.  This new chapter can guide us in preparing the next generations to take the helm of leadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unprecedented and wide-ranging book shows that Latino leadership is indeed powerful and distinctive and has lessons that can inform leaders of every background.Introduction: Leading Latino Style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: \u003ci\u003eLa Historia\u003c\/i\u003e: Latino Fusion and Hybrid Vigor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Ancient Roots and Mestizo Ancestry\u003cbr\u003e2. The Latino Legacy in the United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Preparing to Lead: A Latino Perspective\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. \u003ci\u003ePersonalismo\u003c\/i\u003e: The Character of the Leader\u003cbr\u003e4. \u003ci\u003eConciencia\u003c\/i\u003e: Knowing Oneself and Cultivating Personal Awareness\u003cbr\u003e5. \u003ci\u003eDestino\u003c\/i\u003e: Personal and Collective Purpose\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: The Cultural Foundations of Leadership\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. \u003ci\u003eDe Colores\u003c\/i\u003e: Culturally Centered Leadership\u003cbr\u003e7. \u003ci\u003eFe y Esperanza\u003c\/i\u003e: Sustained by Faith and Hope\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Putting Leadership into Action\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. \u003ci\u003eJuntos\u003c\/i\u003e: Leadership by the Many\u003cbr\u003e9. \u003ci\u003eAdelante!\u003c\/i\u003e Immigrant Spirit, Global Vision, Multiracial Identity\u003cbr\u003e10. \u003ci\u003eSí Se Puede\u003c\/i\u003e: Social Activism and Coalition Leadership\u003cbr\u003e11. \u003ci\u003eEl Circulo\u003c\/i\u003e: Inclusiveness across Generations\u003cbr\u003e12. \u003ci\u003eGozar la Vida\u003c\/i\u003e: Leadership That Celebrates Life!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Latino \u003ci\u003eDestino\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13. Latino Destino: Building the Diverse and Humane Society“Latinos have advanced because of the activist tradition of our leaders who organized people to address social injustice. As the Latino community comes into its power, our future leaders can learn from \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Latino Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e as they create their own history. ‘Si Se Puede—Yes We Can’ is a call to action. This book captures this spirit.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dolores Huerta, President, Dolores Huerta Foundation; cofounder, United Farm Workers; and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Latinos are part of the fabric of America. Our culture and values are perfectly consistent with the American Dream that has made and continues to make the United States great. \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Latino Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e explores a leadership model to maximize the role of Latinos in America’s future growth and prosperity\u003cb\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e —Julián Castro, Mayor of San Antonio, Texas\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eThe Power of Latino Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for Latinos who want to integrate their history and culture into their future contributions, whether just starting on their leadership journey or already recognized leaders.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Carlos F. Orta, President and CEO, Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “At Western Union, I have the opportunity to see leadership in many ways. The most impactful are the hardworking, everyday heroes that make a difference in their communities. Bordas celebrates this type of leadership in this inspiring book. \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Latino Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the contributions US Latinos are making to invigorate our communities, culture, and economy.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Hikmet Ersek, President and CEO, Western Union\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “It is now that Latino political and social strengths are being realized. This is attributed to leadership within the Latino community that has singularly focused on ensuring that our voices are heard and that we influence all sectors of American life. In \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Latino Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, Bordas offers a model for future leadership that draws on our strengths and leverages our enormous potential.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Lisa Garcia Quiroz, Senior Vice President for Corporate Responsibility and Chief Diversity Officer, Time Warner, and Founding Publisher, \u003ci\u003ePeople en Español\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This book is a must for anyone who wants to know how leaders develop their practices within a community context. Bordas has pulled together illuminating examples with great lessons for anyone working to create an equitable and truly diverse society.” \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Rinku Sen, President, Applied Research Center; Publisher, Colorlines.com; and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Accidental American\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “To the joy of some and the panic of others, America grows more diverse by the day. Leaders want to understand and motivate those they lead but may feel intimidated by the complex history and culture of Latinos in America. Native-born and immigrant...newly arrived and in the country since before there was a United States, Spanish-speaking, bilingual, English-dominant, with roots in countries running from Mexico all the way to the tip of South America...it’s a lot to master! Juana Bordas has written a handbook for making sense of it all. \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Latino Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e helps the reader decode the coming America and the changing workforce.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ray Suarez, Senior Correspondent, PBS News Hour, and former host, \u003ci\u003eTalk of the Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, NPR\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “As one of the foremost experts on leadership in the Latino community, Juana Bordas has mentored generations of young Hispanics throughout her distinguished career. In her acclaimed new book, \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Latino Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, she presents a compelling case for how the strengths Hispanics bring to the table—deep roots, strong values, and our multifaceted culture—can infuse new life into and bring a fresh perspective to leadership development for all our country’s current and future leaders.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Janet Murguía, President, National Council of La Raza\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Juana Bordas’s exploration into the traits of contemporary Latino leaders arrives at an important moment for our country. Latinos are the nation’s second largest population and, as the 2012 election demonstrated, have become a decisive force in American politics. Bordas provides timely insight into Latino contributions to our nation’s future and why their influence will continue to increase.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Arturo Vargas, Executive Director, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Juana Bordas is a highly credentialed champion of diversity in leadership and organizational change. Her new book, \u003ci\u003eThe Power of Latino Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, is a welcome reminder of Juana’s lifelong passion to support and empower young Hispanic leaders. To develop a deeper appreciation for the countless contributions the Latino community is making to America’s multicultural leadership journey, read this book!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Ken Blanchard, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe One Minute Manager \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eGreat Leaders Grow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eJuana Bordas is president of Mestiza Leadership International. She served as vice president of the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership’s board and as a trustee of the International Leadership Association.INTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Leading Latino Style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy great-grandmother dolores was born on the remote\u003cbr\u003enorthwest coast of Peru. Her straight hair, as black as charcoal,\u003cbr\u003efell to her waist; she stood tall and proud like the algarrobo tree\u003cbr\u003ethat grows in the Peruvian forests. Her mother knew the only future for\u003cbr\u003eher strong-willed daughter was submission to one of the arrogant men\u003cbr\u003ethat left Spain solitos (alone). So she searched for a better life for her\u003cbr\u003edaughter. Dolores would go by boat to the Nicaragua coast, which was\u003cbr\u003ealive and thriving. She had cousins there who sold goods to the pueblos\u003cbr\u003eand haciendas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the 1840s, freight boats exported coffee, bananas, and sugar, and precious\u003cbr\u003ewood from the Nicaraguan jungle. A creative and inventive woman,\u003cbr\u003eDolita became a talented baker-the bread she made was like manna from\u003cbr\u003eheaven for the Spanish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe was taking a morning walk when the wondrous aroma engulfed\u003cbr\u003ehim. Manuel Bordas was taller than any man Dolores had ever seen, with\u003cbr\u003epale skin and steel-blue eyes. But he had a respectful spirit that was rare\u003cbr\u003ein those who had ventured across the great ocean. He married the bright\u003cbr\u003eand spirited Indian woman. This union-of the Spanish man and the\u003cbr\u003eIndigenous woman-became my great-grandparents, reflecting the massive\u003cbr\u003emerger between two races that ushered in a new humanity in what\u003cbr\u003ewas called the new world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy ancestors remained on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, where I\u003cbr\u003ewas born, until the 1940s, when my familia, due to a devastating tsunami,\u003cbr\u003eimmigrated to Tampa, Florida. Tampa, where I grew up, is a cauldron of\u003cbr\u003eLatino culture, and in the tradition of Latinos we began to mix it up!\u003cbr\u003eToday, my extended familia includes Mexicans, Colombians, Spanish,\u003cbr\u003ePeruvians, Filipinos, and Cubans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy own life path follows this tradition: I trained for the Peace Corps\u003cbr\u003ein Puerto Rico and love the rhythms and cultural vibrancy of la isla\u003cbr\u003e(the island). I served in Chile, so I consider myself Chilean by corazn\u003cbr\u003e(affinity). And I have lived in Colorado among my cherished Mexican\u003cbr\u003eAmerican hermanos (brothers) for fifty years, which has instilled a deep\u003cbr\u003elove for these political, ranchera-dancing, and mariachi-loving people.\u003cbr\u003eMy ancestry and life experiences opened the doors for me to experience\u003cbr\u003ethe kaleidoscope culture of my extended Latina familia. This allows me\u003cbr\u003eto put forth a comprehensive leadership model that brings together the\u003cbr\u003enuances of the culture yet at the same time reflects our rich diversity.\u003cbr\u003eI am also immeasurably fortunate to have worked with thousands of\u003cbr\u003eLatinos who have advanced our community and nation. Today, as an elder,\u003cbr\u003eI wish to integrate their knowledge into a viable theory of leadership based\u003cbr\u003eon our practical and collective experiences and woven from the beautiful\u003cbr\u003eculture that connects us. My abuela (grandmother) would simply have\u003cbr\u003esaid, Es tu destino (It's your destiny).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd speaking of destino, what luck that you are reading this book!\u003cbr\u003eAh, perhaps it is not luck; perhaps it is your destino that your past\u003cbr\u003eand present have led you to this point of learning about the powerful\u003cbr\u003eleadership in the Latino community. Latinos can take pride in the\u003cbr\u003eimmense contributions our leaders have made. Non-Latinos can become\u003cbr\u003emore culturally adaptive and start using the principles in this book\u003cbr\u003eto lead with a more inclusive and generous spirit. People of all ages\u003cbr\u003ecan form partnerships and work together to build a more viable and\u003cbr\u003einclusive future. And we can all infuse our leadership journeys with a\u003cbr\u003erenewed sense of purpose and a vibrant Latino flavor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOh yes!-claro que s!-if you are wondering about this Latino destino\u003cbr\u003ething, chapter 5 will highlight five steps that will align you with your\u003cbr\u003epersonal purpose and life vision, which Latinos call destino.\u003cbr\u003eThis second edition includes a new chapter, El Crculo: Inclusiveness\u003cbr\u003eAcross Generations, which features the voices, perspectives, and leadership\u003cbr\u003epractices of young Latinos and fashions an intergenerational\u003cbr\u003eleadership model. These practices are applicable to leadership development\u003cbr\u003eacross all ages, communities, and sectors. Additionally, the book\u003cbr\u003ehas been updated to include data from the 2020 census and information\u003cbr\u003eabout the advancements Latinos have made in the past decade.\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of each chapter, I have added reflection and application exercise\u003cbr\u003eto expand your leadership practices. I recommend that you use a special\u003cbr\u003enotebook, or Latino Leadership Journal, to answer questions, consider\u003cbr\u003ewhat you are learning, and find connecting points or areas to practice. You\u003cbr\u003ealso can share your perspectives and learning with others, and if the book\u003cbr\u003eis used in a class or book club, the exercises can be a catalyst for mutual\u003cbr\u003elearning and sharing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow let's look at the dynamics that make leading Latino style a viable\u003cbr\u003emodel for our rising global community and multicultural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Future Is Latino\u003cbr\u003eBeyond our cultural influence, Latinos will drive the\u003cbr\u003eAmerican economic engine in this century. Hispanics are\u003cbr\u003eprojected to account for 78 percent of net new workers between\u003cbr\u003e2020 and 2030.1 The US labor force growth rate has slowed over the\u003cbr\u003epast couple of decades and was heavily impacted by the COVID\u003cbr\u003eepidemic. The growth that has occurred is largely due to the increasing\u003cbr\u003enumber of Hispanic workers. Given the group's strong entrepreneurial\u003cbr\u003espirit, 80 percent of small business growth in the last decade was due\u003cbr\u003eto Latinos. And US Latino spending power represents a $2.3 trillion\u003cbr\u003emarket and the eighth-largest gross national product in the world, larger\u003cbr\u003ethan Canada, Italy, or Brazil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn a more practical level, by the middle of this century, when Latinos\u003cbr\u003ebecome the majority workforce, organizations will do well to cultivate\u003cbr\u003eLatino talent and thus benefit from their dynamic work ethic. Companies\u003cbr\u003ewho are part of the bilingual market economy will grow and prosper. The\u003cbr\u003ePower of Latino Leadership offers a hands-on, test-driven way to connect\u003cbr\u003ewith and leverage Latino assets, energy, and values. It puts forth culturally\u003cbr\u003especific leadership principles rooted in Latino history and tradition.\u003cbr\u003eAnother consideration is that, just as women left their imprint in the\u003cbr\u003elast century and changed every institution, Latinos will have a similar\u003cbr\u003eimpact in the twenty-first century. Women began the 1900s as 18 percent\u003cbr\u003eof the workforce. Today, they are the majority of workers and 40 percent\u003cbr\u003eof managers. There are more women than men studying in colleges and\u003cbr\u003euniversities, including law and medical schools. Women have made leadership\u003cbr\u003emore collaborative and relationship oriented.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Latino Leadership describes how Latinos will have a\u003cbr\u003esimilar impact in this century and validates the leadership practices that\u003cbr\u003ehave held Latinos together through the tribulations of being conquered,\u003cbr\u003ecolonized, and deemed a minority. Their resilience, contributions, and\u003cbr\u003ecultural vibrancy are a testament to the wisdom and perseverance of\u003cbr\u003etheir leaders.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the twenty-first century, the Eurocentric cultural imposition\u003cbr\u003eand colonization of the past five hundred years will be transformed into\u003cbr\u003ea diverse multicultural form. Jorge Ramos, an award-winning Univision\u003cbr\u003enews anchor, notes that the Latinization of America is the fundamental\u003cbr\u003einfluence that will change the monocultural nature of our society and\u003cbr\u003ereplace ethnocentric dominance with a multiethnic, multiracial, and multicultural\u003cbr\u003enation. Ramos observes that the melting pot is being converted\u003cbr\u003einto a delicious paella and that Latinos are adding color and flavor to our\u003cbr\u003eemerging rainbow nation. Now let's look at an overview of our exciting\u003cbr\u003eLatino leadership journey!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Latinization of America is the fundamental influence\u003cbr\u003ethat will change the monocultural nature of our society\u003cbr\u003eand replace ethnocentric dominance with a multiethnic,\u003cbr\u003emultiracial, and multicultural nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart I. La Historia: Latino Fusion\u003cbr\u003eand Hybrid Vigor\u003cbr\u003eThe power of latino leadership begins with the complex\u003cbr\u003ehistory that birthed the Latino phenomenon. Be prepared for an\u003cbr\u003eexciting roller coaster ride that starts in ancient Rome, traverses\u003cbr\u003ethe conquest of the Americas, and examines Manifest Destiny in the\u003cbr\u003enineteenth century.\u003cbr\u003ePart I starts with the Romans' occupation of Spain and then traverses\u003cbr\u003eto the footprints of the Spanish conquistadores-both precursors of\u003cbr\u003etoday's Latinos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1, Ancient Roots and Mestizo Ancestry, surveys the Spanish\u003cbr\u003eracial and cultural dominion of the new world-a very different encounter\u003cbr\u003efrom that which occurred in North America. Mestizos-the mixed-blood\u003cbr\u003eoffspring of the Spanish and the Indigenous people of this hemisphere-\u003cbr\u003ebecame the prevailing population and are the ancestors of today's Latinos.\u003cbr\u003eWe will explore a creation story of the Mestizo birth almost five centuries\u003cbr\u003eago that foretold the appearance of this cultural fusion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2, The Latino Legacy in the United States, describes the\u003cbr\u003eannexation of the US Southwest from Mxico and the designation of\u003cbr\u003eLatinos as minorities. This was abetted by Manifest Destiny, which proclaimed\u003cbr\u003ethat Indigenous\/Native tribes, Blacks, and the ancestors of today's\u003cbr\u003eLatinos needed to accept White civilization. Manifest Destiny swept in a\u003cbr\u003ebelief in cultural superiority and laid the groundwork for the segregated\u003cbr\u003esociety that continues until today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart II. Preparing to Lead: A Latino Perspective\u003cbr\u003eBecoming a leader in the Latino community requires pondering\u003cbr\u003equestions such as Why do I desire to lead? What will be my unique\u003cbr\u003econtribution? How will I stay the course? Part II offers three\u003cbr\u003eculturally based principles that prepare a person for leadership.\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3, Personalismo: The Character of the Leader, explores the\u003cbr\u003ebelief that every person has inherent value and must be treated with\u003cbr\u003erespect. Personalismo is the leader's character-her persona-and prescribes\u003cbr\u003ethat the leader establish genuine and caring relationships.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo become this type of person requires a leader's deep connection with\u003cbr\u003etheir inner self. Conciencia: Knowing Oneself and Cultivating Personal\u003cbr\u003eAwareness, chapter 4, highlights understanding one's history, heritage,\u003cbr\u003eand culture. A leader also must deal with the aftermath of exclusion and\u003cbr\u003ediscrimination, personally and in relation to Latinos as a whole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe belief that every person has a distinct life path is considered in\u003cbr\u003echapter 5, Destino: Personal and Collective Purpose. Individualistic\u003cbr\u003ecultures believe that a person determines their own future. Many Latinos\u003cbr\u003ebelieve it is impossible to control chance, fate, or unplanned events.\u003cbr\u003e(Having to deal with discrimination is a case in point.) Life presents certain\u003cbr\u003eopportunities, experiences, and challenges. Destino is a dance with the\u003cbr\u003ecurrents of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart III. The Cultural Foundations of Leadership\u003cbr\u003eLatino inclusiveness is evident in Latinos' bienvenido-\u003cbr\u003ewelcoming-spirit. As members of a blended culture, their inherent\u003cbr\u003ediversity presented a conundrum for the Census Bureau, which\u003cbr\u003esince 1790 has counted, delineated, and described the US population. We\u003cbr\u003ewill learn about the evolution of Latino identity, and how the inclusion of\u003cbr\u003ethirty Hispanic subgroups, transformed the census.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6, De Colores: Culturally Centered Leadership, looks at shared\u003cbr\u003evalues such as respect, honesty, and service, from which leadership flows. In\u003cbr\u003emost cultures, values are imparted through proverbs or adages, which for\u003cbr\u003eLatinos are called dichos. Mi casa es su casa (My house is your house), for\u003cbr\u003einstance, encourages generosity, sharing, and taking care of people. Dichos\u003cbr\u003eallow Latinos to tap into the wisdom of their abuelos (grandparents). For\u003cbr\u003enon-Latinos, dichos increase cultural adaptability and open the door to\u003cbr\u003ebecome Latinos by corazn. (More on this as we continue.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFe y Esperanza: Sustained by Faith and Hope, chapter 7, explores the\u003cbr\u003espiritual values and the abiding faith that grounds leadership. How else\u003cbr\u003ecould Latinos have survived five hundred years since the conquest of\u003cbr\u003ethis hemisphere? Faith, or fe, is a living current prescribing that people\u003cbr\u003etake care of one another and work together to improve their lives. Csar\u003cbr\u003eChvez upheld spirituality as part of the activist nature of leadership. I\u003cbr\u003edon't think I could base my will to struggle on cold economics or on some\u003cbr\u003epolitical doctrine, he said. I don't think there would be enough to sustain\u003cbr\u003eme. For the basis must be faith.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart IV. Putting Leadership into Action\u003cbr\u003eLatinos are a we, a collective culture in which the familia and\u003cbr\u003ecommunity take precedence over the individual. Leadership, therefore,\u003cbr\u003eis not driven by individual success or credit but by contributing\u003cbr\u003eto the group welfare. The culture's humanistic core propels peopleoriented\u003cbr\u003ecollective leadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeaders are community stewards who encourage dispersed, shared, and\u003cbr\u003ereciprocal power and cultivate the leader as equal-where everyone contributes.\u003cbr\u003ePeople power has primed many to work for change. This critical\u003cbr\u003emass theory of leadership is described in chapter 8, Juntos: Leadership by\u003cbr\u003ethe Many.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9, Adelante! Immigrant Spirit, Global Vision, Multiracial\u003cbr\u003eIdentity, depicts how Latinos are international, and the integrating force\u003cbr\u003eof the Western Hemisphere. Moreover, there are three dominant subgroups\u003cbr\u003ein the United States-Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban-but\u003cbr\u003ethe past twenty years have also seen the appearance of substantial populations\u003cbr\u003eof Dominicans, Guatemalans, Nicaraguans, and Colombians.\u003cbr\u003eThese international connections make Latinos a prototype for global\u003cbr\u003eleadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForty percent of Latino growth in the past century has been through\u003cbr\u003eimmigration. Any organization or business experiencing 40 percent\u003cbr\u003egrowth must scramble to find the resources to integrate this type of expansion.\u003cbr\u003eFurthermore, leaders must constantly help the newly arrived with\u003cbr\u003eeducation, English classes, and basic services. Fighting for immigration\u003cbr\u003ereform remains a cornerstone of leadership and a testament to the social\u003cbr\u003eresponsibility and activism of Latinos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccording to the 2020 census, more than half of the nation's population\u003cbr\u003eunder age sixteen identifies as a member of a racial or ethnic minority.\u003cbr\u003eTheir fastest-growing identity is multicultural. Additionally, the number\u003cbr\u003eof Latinos reporting more than one race increased 567 percent. Because\u003cbr\u003eof their mixed heritage, this chapter affirms how Latinos will guide our\u003cbr\u003etransformation to a multicultural nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10, S Se Puede: Social Activism and Coalition Leadership,\u003cbr\u003edefines a leadership form that challenges inequities. S se puede! (Yes,\u003cbr\u003ewe can!) was a rallying cry for the farm workers and coined by Dolores\u003cbr\u003eHuerta, the vice president of the United Farm Workers, who marched with\u003cbr\u003eCsar Chvez in the 1960s. Farm workers advocated for fair pay, decent\u003cbr\u003eworking conditions, and adequate housing. Dealing with immediate issues\u003cbr\u003ewhile providing the skills and knowledge to address the institutional barriers\u003cbr\u003ethat perpetuate injustice is core to leadership today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe struggle for social and economic equality has endured because\u003cbr\u003eof consistencia-fierce determination and a lifelong commitment.\u003cbr\u003eConsistencia predicates that social change will take generations and\u003cbr\u003emultitudes of people. The most powerful Latino organizations are coalitions\u003cbr\u003ethat bring the diverse Latino groups together. Coalition leadership is\u003cbr\u003esorely needed today in a divided America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs one generation departs and a new one ascends to power, there is an\u003cbr\u003eurgency to transfer leadership to younger people. Chapter 11, El Crculo:\u003cbr\u003eInclusiveness Across Generations, recognizes the intergeneration nature\u003cbr\u003eof Latinos, where age is venerated and young people are the promise\u003cbr\u003eof tomorrow. This new chapter integrates the voices and experiences of\u003cbr\u003eyoung Latinos into an intergenerational leadership model. Young Latinos\u003cbr\u003eare building on the activism of the past and are crafting a new social identity\u003cbr\u003ethat is multicultural, global, and gender nonbinary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn chapter 12, Gozar la Vida: Leadership That Celebrates Life!, we discover\u003cbr\u003ethat leadership has a social, family-oriented, and celebratory quality.\u003cbr\u003eCheck out most Latino events and you will see music, dancing, good food,\u003cbr\u003eand socializing. Gozar la vida means to enjoy life. For the 70 percent of\u003cbr\u003eLatinos who are working class or have dealt with discrimination, celebrating\u003cbr\u003elife replenishes their spirit and strengthens their resolve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart V. Latino Destino\u003cbr\u003eIn 2045, latinos will be one-quarter of the people in the United\u003cbr\u003eStates-certainly a critical mass that will influence the twenty-first\u003cbr\u003ecentury.12 What lasting contributions will Latinos make to our nation?\u003cbr\u003eHow will they achieve this? What actions are needed to coalesce their\u003cbr\u003egrowing numbers, work with other groups, and actualize Latino power\u003cbr\u003eand contributions?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13, Latino Destino: Building a Diverse and Humane Society,\u003cbr\u003ediscusses how Latino values can create a compassionate society-where\u003cbr\u003epeople and community come before material wealth or individual achievement.\u003cbr\u003eSecond, as a mixed people, Latinos are cultural adaptives who connect\u003cbr\u003eacross differences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI propose that Latinos put forth an expanded definition of inclusiveness-\u003cbr\u003eone with an open door policy. This final chapter invites non-Latinos\u003cbr\u003eto join the familia and become Latinos by affinity, or corazn. And more\u003cbr\u003egood news: becoming a Latino by corazn is a springboard to experiencing\u003cbr\u003eother cultures, to becoming a cultural adaptive-a person who\u003cbr\u003erespectfully adopts and acknowledges beneficial behaviors, values, and\u003cbr\u003ereference points from a variety of cultures. The final section summarizes\u003cbr\u003eten steps to actualize Latino power, increase collaboration among Latino\u003cbr\u003eorganizations, and build bridges with mainstream groups.Bestselling author of Salsa, Soul, and Spirit","brand":"Berrett-Koehler Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304198492389,"sku":"NP9781523004089","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781523004089.jpg?v=1767741031","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-power-of-latino-leadership-second-edition-revised-and-updated-isbn-9781523004089","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}