Jose Luis Prado says that the first step to joining a board is to be an indispensable leader. “Be a valuable player to your company on your own, without your ethnicity coming into the picture,” he says. “You must always take risks, learn new skills, and push yourself out of your comfort zone.”
The retired astronaut is using his perspective to empower both his own company, Ad Astra Rocket Company, and the organizations whose boards he serves on.
Allstate Financial Services’ president and chief operating officer, Maribel Gerstner, on the challenge facing Latinos today and her personal road to success
Hispanic Executive had the distinct pleasure of honoring its 2013 Top 10 Líderes with an intimate dinner that took place in Chicago. The evening’s sponsor was Northwestern Mutual with collaborating partner Chivas Regal.