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Steven Gleason's acceptance speech for the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs profoundly touched me, especially his words: "It's clear to me that our ability to courageously share our vulnerabilities with each other is our greatest strength." This resonated deeply with me, as I grew up in a Catholic family where discussing struggles and vulnerabilities was often taboo. We were taught to hide our challenges, to not "air the dirty laundry." This culture of silence can be isolating and prevents true healing and authenticity. Steve's message challenges this mindset. By openly sharing his own vulnerabilities in his journey with ALS, he exemplifies how courage and strength can come from transparency and honesty. In a world where we often feel pressured to present a perfect facade, his words remind us of the power in being real and open with each other. We have one life to live, and it's crucial to embrace it fully—by being bold, open, and accepting of ourselves and others. Steven's speech is a powerful reminder to break down the barriers of silence and to find strength in our shared human experiences. Another moment in his speech that stood out to me, was when he spoke about the importance of purpose and connection. He said, "We are not alone. We are in this together." These words serve as a reminder that, despite our individual struggles, we can find solidarity and support in our communities if we have the courage to be vulnerable. Steven's journey and his words inspire me to live more authentically, to be open about my own struggles, and to support others in theirs. It's a reminder that our greatest strength lies not in hiding our vulnerabilities but in sharing them, fostering a deeper connection and understanding with those around us. https://lnkd.in/gSPY7tiR

Today is the Oscars, awards are granted by a group of peers, reminding me of the similarities in the professional world as well. As Latina, I have shared experiences with many of my professional sisters, whether in the public or private sector. We were always "too (add adjective)" or "not enough (add adjective)" because of our enthusiasm, joy, creativity, flexibility, and productivity displayed loudly or colorfully via our voices (some with accents further "communication separation"), facial expressions, and attire. We learn to be chameleons mitigating misunderstanding while attempting to measure up to "their" expectations of what and how we should represent the who and what we were. Not only is it an exhausting transformation because expectations may change daily or hourly, it denies our true voice at the table, which by the way is well served with the spice, talent, flavor, creativity, and colorful perspective which we bring. As an immigrant, I am very grateful for the experience that my adopted country has afforded me. I accept and celebrate that I stand strongly on the shoulders of many before me. Remember that phrase, "Immigrants get things done?" I realize I must take responsibility for presenting as my true self, a professional Latina in a work environment that may scurry away from my loud, colorful, passionate presentation and will benefit for exactly the same reasons. (I wonder if this is the true oxymoron my English professor encouraged me to figure out as I graduated with my B.A.in English?)

What kind of product or services are they providing in all of those businesses?

Let's try this again. Last week, we didn't have any #niceguy nominations, so I'm hopeful we'll have some great ones this week to make up for it. I know we have a holiday weekend coming up here in the US, so if you have time to give a shout out before you take off for the unofficial start of summer that would be great. Every Friday, I’ll share nominations for people who have been identified as nice guys (and gals). If you want to nominate someone, just shoot me a private message by 5:00 EST Thursday. There are only 3 requirements: 1) you have to be connected to the person you nominate 2) you can only nominate one person per week 3) you can’t nominate yourself 😀   If you want to provide a brief reason for your selection, that’s great, but it’s not a requirement. Let’s recognize people who make a difference simply by being nice. Have a great day, everyone. https://lnkd.in/etppteyc   #network #sportsbiz #people #niceguy #networking #sportsmarketing

You have failed‼️ (pause) You have learnt, yet another way of "how not to" deal with it. You have built up your mind to accept reality and You are determined to fight back stronger and grow greater. So, aren't there two winners in this story! Comment below.

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