Building Bridges Between English & Spanish Speakers
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▪ Do You Lead People that Speak Mostly Spanish?
▪ Do Interactions Leave You Wondering if You were Misunderstood?
▪ Were you born and raised in the United States and find it difficult to deal with people who don't speak English?
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If You Answered Yes To Any Of These Questions, Then This Book Is For You!
America is in the midst of the largest demographic shift in history. It has left managers and leaders unprepared to deal with the challenges posed by the Spanish-speaking workforce, resident and customer.
Leaders Without Borders offers proven solutions and practical tips you can use immediately to improve the way you lead people who speak primarily Spanish.
This one of a kind book, written as a parable, uses a simple story to teach how to lead with cultural intelligence, improve communication, and provide transformational leadership to the fastest growing segment of the population.
Readers from all sectors, public or private, will benefit from Leaders Without Borders.
Praise for Leaders Without Borders
"The ability to see the obvious.... what a concept... does more than that, he leads people to water whether they are thirsty or not and compels them to drink...
"In this book, Carlos captures your imagination and forces you to think about real solutions that produce results... he truly has enabled our organization to see the importance of leading by defining the obvious."
TOMMY GONZALEZ
City Manager, City of Irving, Texas
www.CityOfIrving.org
"Leaders Without Borders should be read by anybody who wants to learn about culture, about the differences and similarities of Mexican and American peoples, their world views, leadership styles, US-Mexico relations, social change and international migration. Carlos Sanchez, a cultural broker himself, has written a fun, easy to read, but very important book that you, your family, your students and your colleagues will surely enjoy reading."
LAURA GONZALEZ, PHD
Executive Director and Founder
The Oak Cliff Center for Community Studies
www.oakcliffccs.org
“This book bridges the chasm between Spanish and English speaking cultures. We're in this together folks and Carlos Sanchez clearly shows the way.”
VINCE POSCENTE
New York Times Bestselling Author of The Age of Speed
www.VincePoscente.com
"Leaders Without Borders answers questions that all employers are currently asking."
DON HERRING, JR.
Don Herring Mitsubishi
www.donherring.com
"In Leaders Without Borders, you will find the wisdom, insights, strategies, and ideas for navigating the challenges of a diverse workforce and how you can help people reach their highest potential."
MARK LEBLANC
Author of Growing Your Business!
2007-2008 President, National Speakers Association
www.SmallBusinessSuccess.com
“Wake up America! The Spanish speaker is here to stay and it is essential for us to learn how to best manage and embrace this new workforce. Carlos has addressed in a thought provoking way how to get the most out of your English speaking managers and your Spanish-speaking employees.”
MARK LOZELLE
President, CEO
www.Tempress.com
“Carlos Sanchez' background as an executive includes successfully leading Spanish speaking teams of employees. He knows what works! The steps he outlines for leaders to adapt regarding the culture and beliefs of a Hispanic workforce will dramatically impact productivity, retention and motivation.”
SUSAN GATTON
President, SC Gatton & Associates
www.scgatton.com
“Mr. Sanchez has written a book that really hits the mark. EVERY English speaking manager should be given a copy in new hire orientation!”
RONNA TIMPA
President, Workplace ESL Solutions
www.WorkplaceESL.com
“Carlos Sanchez has produced a cleverly written and engaging primer on how to successfully bridge the cultural shift now occurring on our country. In the process, he also gives a brilliant and insightful examination of the Hispanic culture that is truly uplifting. It shows the future can be very bright for all Americans if we recognize the opportunity and humanity that Latinos are bringing to our workplace.”
MERCEDES OLIVERA
Columnist, Dallas Morning News
www.DallasNews.com
“Carlos Sanchez tells a compelling story with valuable business information. After reading Leaders Without Borders you will have new ideas to successfully sell to a Spanish-speaking customer.”
“We are all constantly working to build and maintain a cohesive team. Understanding cultural differences and values helps to bridge gaps and achieve that goal. This book provides the framework.”
JANET ROBERTS
Restaurant Manager-Owner 22 Units
www.SonicDriveInStore.com
“This is a transformational read for every manager and a much-needed tool in a world of diminishing borders. Congratulations to Carlos Sanchez for his leadership insight in writing this eye-opening book for all leaders!”
PAULINE SHIRLEY
Past International President, Toastmasters International
www.LeadersOnFire.com
“Very few of us can imagine tomorrow’s world. In this masterpiece, Carlos A. Sanchez not only predicts the future but also depicts it in a way that executives, managers and professionals will want to share with their workforce so their organizations can grow in the 21st century. As someone who lives in Texas, already a dual-language society, I am astounded by his insights.”
DAVE LIEBER
Columnist, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“Spanish Speakers are HERE TO STAY. IT IS WHAT IT IS! It’s incredible, but true. This book gives you techniques that are beneficial for those of us that work with the Spanish-speaking community.”
LAURA MOLESKI
Sales Assistant - CitiBank
www.citi.com
“Leaders Without Borders is overflowing with insights and understandings for dealing with the world as it is not as some would like it to be. Sanchez has created a priceless handbook for leading in these times and a masterpiece of managing in the multi-cultural workplace.”
“There is no doubt in my mind that anyone who invests time and money in this book will be a more effective leader and better person. It certainly helped me. There is no denying the workforce has changed. This book will help you thrive in this changed world.”
TIM DURKIN
President, Seneca Leadership Programs
www.TimDurkin.com
"Carlos Sanchez's - Leaders Without Borders - is an awesome book on how to earn trust and build priceless business relationships with the multi-billion dollar Spanish-speaking consumer. Read it today and 'Be Progress'!"
DEAN LINDSAY
Author of The Progress Principle and Cracking the Networking CODE
www.ProgressAgents.com
“Carlos Sanchez understands the unique challenges and opportunities that face people operating in the real world, where language and culture differences critically impact the quality of help to people in need.
His experience and imaginative vision in fashioning highly effective programs that assist health care givers to cross the chasm of language and culture qualify him as a voice we need to hear. His deep passion for the people caught on both sides of this divide comes through on every page.”
R. MARK GRACE
Director, Pastoral Care & Counseling
Baylor HealthCare System
www.BaylorHealth.edu
“We are two different cultures with the same goal. If you want to learn to establish closer ties between our cultures, I highly recommend this book.”