Bud Bradford: Honoring him after 90 Years.
Photo (from Left to Right): Brad Braford; Robert Larios (me); Bud Bradford.
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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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Remembering Phil Orland: A Life Dedicated To Service
Knowing Phil Orland was one of those experiences in life where you meet someone who has a positive impact on your future. He would always be cheerful and full with words from wisdom, leading up until his passing this year at age 75! It’s because he gave honest feedback when I felt discouraged that helped …
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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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Give It All That You Have, And You Will Be Rewarded
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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America: Where the impossible becomes possible.
Rafael Larios: “It was a long and arduous journey, but we finally made it to the United States. We had risked everything to come here, fleeing our home in search of a better life. Crossing the border was only the beginning – now we had to start from scratch in a new country, learn a …
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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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