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Marisa Rivera-Albert, President Mpowerment Works, LLC Indiana Latino Institute, Inc. Latino Women, Agents of Change J

Latinas As Change Agents -Reclaiming Your Power-. Marisa Rivera-Albert, President Mpowerment Works, LLC Indiana Latino Institute, Inc. Latino Women, Agents of Change June 18, 2009 . Remember: YOU are the Architect, Builder of YOUR LIFE The Author of Your Life Story.

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Marisa Rivera-Albert, President Mpowerment Works, LLC Indiana Latino Institute, Inc. Latino Women, Agents of Change J

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  1. Latinas As Change Agents -Reclaiming Your Power- Marisa Rivera-Albert, President Mpowerment Works, LLC Indiana Latino Institute, Inc. Latino Women, Agents of Change June 18, 2009

  2. Remember: YOU are the Architect, Builder of YOUR LIFEThe Author of Your Life Story You are the author of your own book- Your LIFE The Builder of your life Don’t let anyone else do it for you.

  3. Latinas Vote! Latinas Have Power! Latinas Lead!

  4. MujeresWE are the Majority in the World! Globally - 51% United States – 51%

  5. The Status of Women Globally Women are 51% of the world’s PopulationWomen and children make up 70% of the world’s poorWomen and children account for 80% of the world’s refugees.Women comprise over 2/3 of the world’s illiterate population.Women perform 2/3 of the world’s workWomen own 70% of all small businessesSource: UNIFEM -United Nation Fund For Women

  6. Status of Women in U.S. 111th Congress Women are 51% of the U.S. Population, but only 17% of Congress  91 women serve in the 111th Congress  74 in the House and 17 in the Senate  6 Hispanic Women  12 African American Women  2 Asian Pacific- Islander  0 Native American 17 women are US Senators from 100 74 are Congresswoman from 435 8 women are governors from 50 Center For American Women & Politics – Rutgers - 2009

  7. This is what I see

  8. Pay Inequalities for Women • At the rate of progress achieved over the past ten years, women will not achieve wage parity with men for more than 60 years. • The year 1960 – Women earn 60.7 % • The year 2002 – Women earn 76.6 % • Asian-Pacific Islander women have the highest wage ration of 77.0. • White women have a 75.1% • Black women have 66.8% • Hispanic women 55.0% Gender Wage Ratio- (1960-2002) Full-time, Year-Round Workers U.S. Census & IWPR 2003

  9. What Working and Stay-at-Home Moms are Worth Earning Statement for the Year ending in May 2007 Job Title Hourly Rate Hours Worked Housekeeper $10.65 983 Day Care Center Teacher $13.72 873 Computer Operator $16.76 458 Cook $14.03 629 CEO $184.06 213 Laundry Machine Operator $9.93 390 Facilities Manager $41.29 333 Psychologists $39.26 302 Janitor $12.39 317 Van Driver $16.21 307 Regular Hourly Rate $24.26 2080 Overtime Rate $36.28 2725 Total Value $50,452.00 $99,139.00 $149,591.00 Source: Salary.com Total Working Mom Salary -49.8Hours= $85,876

  10. Did you Know? • Women are nearly 50% of the workforce in the US • Women are responsible for 83% of all consumer purchases in America Today! • Home furnishings 94% • Vacations 92% • Consumer Electronics 51% • Cars 60% of purchases and 90% influence • New Bank Accounts 89% • Health Care 89% (Women’s spending is an astonishing $7 trillion right now!) Source:(Marketing to Women, Martha Barlette, 2003)

  11. Women are by Nature Multi-Taskers & Leaders! We are daughters We are Mothers We are employees We are the grandmothers and granddaughters We are sisters, we are spouses, we are housekeepers, we are community organizers, we are soccer moms, we are bosses, we are nurturers.

  12. Barriers for Women in Leadership

  13. De-Stressing for Success Organization is Essential • Plan your Week – Work, children, travel, etc. • Plan your day - Prioritize • Plan your future – (Prepare & learn to take calculated risks-) • Be Flexible • Take care of your health! • Go back and do something • You LOVE doing!

  14. What is Leadership?“Leadership is the process of persuasion or example by which an individual (or leadership team) induces a group to pursue objectives held by the leader or shared by the leader and his or her followers.” John Gardner Leadership is influence- Nothing more, nothing else.” The ability of the leader to influence others, both their followers and those outside their circle.” John Maxwell Leadership is about passing onto others the knowledge of success and accepting greater pride in knowing that you played a key part in someone else’s success. Consuelo Kickbush, LTC

  15. What is Servant Leadership? Servant Leadership “True Leadership emerges from those whose primary motivation is a desire to help others” Robert Greenleaf Serving others- employees, customers, and community- as the number one priority Leadership is not about YOU- It’s about THEM

  16. Facts About The Hispanic Community

  17. Hispanic Demographics • Top 10 Hispanic Markets Ranked by Population • Los Angeles • 2. New York • Miami • 4. Chicago • 5. Houston • Dallas • San Francisco • San Antonio • Phoenix • Rio Grande Valley New York 7.3 Chicago 1.8 San Francisco 1.5 Phoenix 1.3 Los Angeles 7.8 Dallas 1.5 SAN ANTONIO 1.3 Houston 1.8 Miami1.8 Population in millions Larger population than Canada Source: U.S. Census Bureau

  18. Census Projections Hispanic Demographics As of July 1, 2008: 45 million Hispanics, 15% of total U.S. population, largest minority group in the U.S. U.S. Distribution of Hispanics by Type: 2006 Hispanic Population in the United States: 1970 to 2050 Population in millions Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, Annual Social and Economic Supplement 2006

  19. Hispanic Market - The Latino 15 (L15) Source: Latino Talent 2008, by Dr. Robert Rodriguez

  20. Latina Facts • Latinas have the highest drop-out rates • Latinas have the highest teen pregnancy • 75% of Latinas earn less than $30,000 & only • 1% earn more than $75,000 • Latinas are the fastest growing segment in Small Business • Latinas represent 62% of the $870 Billion • Purchasing power of Latinos Source: Nat’l Coalition of Hispanic Health & Human Services & US Labor Dept & SBA.

  21. Barriers To Women In Leadership • Need for more knowledge- Lack of significant general management or line experience • Exclusion from informal networks • Lack of opportunities to acquire experience • Inability to maximize resources • Lack of self-confidence • Stereotyping and preconception of women’s roles and abilities • Lack of Opportunities in the labor force • Failure of senior leadership to assume accountability for women’s advancement Source: NHLI & Catalyst: Women in US Corporate Leadership, 2003, Advancing Latinas in the Workforce: What Managers Need to Know.

  22. What Women Want is: • Power • Money • Influence - Women want the opportunity to take risks - Women want a seat at the decision-making table - Women want a generous compensation for their performance Source: Korn & Ferry International

  23. Exercising Leadership The Strengths’ Theory • Focus on Strengths and Manage the Weaknesses • Find Out What You Do Well and Do More of It • Find Out What You Don’t Do Well and Stop Doing It Gallup Organization: Soar With Your Strengths, Donald Clifton & Paula Nelson

  24. Exercising Leadership “Get on the Balcony” • To gain both a clear view of reality and some perspective on the bigger picture by distancing yourself from the issue. • (You need to get off the dance floor & go to the balcony). • Maintain the capacity for reflection • Self-reflection does not come naturally Source- Ronald Heifetz & Marty Linsky- “Leadership on the Line, Staying Alive through the Dangers of Leading”

  25. Call To Action Towards Your own Success • Surround yourself with positive people • Attitude- Have a positive attitude • Be comfortable with who you are • Be Accepting- Embrace • Disagreements-Agree to disagree

  26. Call To Action Towards Your own Success • Take opportunities that are presented to you and seek new ones (i.e.- education, promotions, travels, relocation) • Learn to take calculated risks • Go back to school, beef-up your credentials • Preparation + Opportunity = Success • Challenge yourself to do more and better • Built Strong Support Groups • Seek high visibility and difficult assignments

  27. Be A Leader • Be Part of the Solution- Don’t be part of the Problem • Remember to give a voice to those who don’t have a voice! • Participate in the political process • Advocate for Women’s Rights! • Run for Office or for Boards & Commissions • Respect, honor and support other women • Don’t be a gate keeper, be a dream weaver!

  28. Empowerment Methodology • Where are you Now? Self-Awareness • Where Do You Want to go? Vision Crafting • What do YOU need to Change to get there? Transformation • What is the next growth step? Growing Edges • Ask yourself - Is it possible? Shift from Problem-solving to Possibilities - vision-creating. Empowerment Model developed by David Gershon and Gail Straub

  29. Introduction to Empowerment Focus on YOU • Dare to Dream- Learn to boldly and courageously reach for your highest visions! • Es Gratis! • Learn how to harness the passion of your heart and the power of your mind and create your fullest expression of being human! • WATER the SEEDS - Not the Weeds - • This approach is like a gardener who spends so much time finding and pulling weeds that the planting, care, and cultivation of fruitful plants is ignored.

  30. Pearls of Wisdom • Take opportunities that are presented to you and seek new ones (i.e.- education, promotions, travels, relocation) • Learn to take calculated risks • Go back to school, beef-up your credentials • Challenge yourself to do more and better • Built Strong Support Groups • Seek high visibility and difficult assignments

  31. Pearls of Wisdom Key to Success • Surround yourself with positive people • Attitude- Have a positive attitude • Be comfortable with who you are • Remember to give a voice to those who don’t have a voice! • Be Accepting- Embrace • disagreements-It’s okay to disagree.

  32. Pearls of Wisdom • Be Impeccable with your word • Don’t take anything personally • Don’t make assumptions • Always do your best Don Miguel Ruiz

  33. Be Proud of Who You are“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” • “Learn from your mistakes and learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” Eleanor Roosevelt “Yesterday is History Tomorrow is a mystery Today is a GIFT”

  34. Key to Success • Persistence (Learn not to take no for an answer) • Performance (Have high work ethics and do excellent work) • Y Mucho Corazon (Be passionate about what you do) P.S. Perspiration is also a given in leadership Marisa Rivera-Albert

  35. You are the Architect, Builder of YOUR LIFEThe Author of Your Life Story Remember Don’t let anyone else do it for you. “ Keep Believing in Yourself and your special dreams!”

  36. Mpowerment Works WebsiteWWW.MpowermentWorks.comMarisa@MpowermentWorks.com ¡GRACIAS! Consulting For Global Change

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