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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …