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Holding on to 90 Years of Wisdom – Honoring Bud Bradford
Bud Bradford: Honoring him after 90 Years.
Photo (from Left to Right): Brad Braford; Robert Larios (me); Bud Bradford.
Taking Ownership of Your Journey In Life: A Personal Reflection
Growing up in Pauma Valley, California, I had the privilege of being mentored by a good friend Bud Bradford. He spoke highly of his time at Stanford and the overall college experience he lived and how his actions enabled him to achieve great success in building his business later in life. His words were an …
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Stop Impressing Others and Start Impressing Yourself
You could be forgiven for thinking that integrity is something you only need to worry about when other people are around. But the truth is, your integrity is just as important when you’re alone. After all, who are you really trying to impress with your actions? Other people, or yourself? If you’re only trying to …
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Thanksgiving Is A Time To Give Thanks For All The People Who Have Helped Us Grow
Happy Thanksgiving Day! It’s a special day like today that I hope for all people that they have a wonderful day full of love, laughter, and good food. This is certainly a time to be thankful for all that we have in our lives. But it’s also a time to celebrate who we are and …
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Stay Motivated When Others Try To Bring You Down
In 1989, I was elated when I received the American Legion Award at my 8th grade graduation at Pauma School. It was a great honor to be recognized for my academic achievements, especially after spending the year before recovering from scoliosis surgery, and despite that it would be a decade before I would be sworn …
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Self-Advocacy: Why Head Down,Working Hard Is Not Enough
As an immigrant child, I remember seeing my parents working long hours and striving for the American dream. They sacrificed so much to give me and my siblings opportunities that we never would have had in México. They would say, “in this country, give it all that you have, and you will be rewarded.” Later …
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From a Mexican Immigrant to an American CEO
I’m an immigrant person born in Pihuamo, México then raised on an avocado and citrus farming community in San Diego County. My parents risked everything to give me a better life. As a one-year-old, they carried me in their arms across the treacherous Mexican border into America, where new challenges waited for me the next …
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Hello! My name is Robert Larios
Leadership is a journey, not a destination. It’s a role that we step into, and often it’s a role that we’re forced into. We don’t always choose to be leaders, but when we are, it’s our responsibility to lead with integrity and authenticity. I am a Mexican immigrant on an American leadership journey. I didn’t …
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