When Spanish speaking team members become supervisors, they suddenly face unfamiliar leadership challenges. Before the promotion to supervisor, their job responsibilities were fairly straightforward, routine and predictable. As team members, they naturally formed a bond of friendship with their coworkers. They viewed each other as equals. But now as team leaders, the buddy relationship they
Read MoreRecently, I conducted a series of leadership workshop in a food processing company. Separate workshops were presented in both, English and Spanish. Each of the groups was composed of managers, supervisors and team leads. As a facilitator, I avoid presenting leadership workshops when the higher-ups are sharing the same training room with those who report
Read MoreAs a leadership trainer who works with first-generation Hispanic employees, I’m often inspired by their sincere willingness to learn. For most Spanish speaking supervisors, sitting in a training room with their workbooks is not a familiar experience. In fact, for most Spanish speaking supervisors, it’s the first time they appear in front of an instructor.
Read MoreThe words we use define who we are. Words reflect our identity, our ethics, beliefs and, behavior. Words of encouragement can influence us to succeed beyond our expectations. They can move us to push through our self-imposed limits. Words can also destroy. Hurtful, demeaning words can lower our confidence and self-esteem. They can bring us
Read MoreMost first-generation Hispanic supervisors have been promoted to their position because they’ve worked for their organization for a number of years and because they’ve attained a respectable knowledge of their company’s products and services. When they become supervisors, they suddenly have the immense responsibility of managing a team. But since many have never been exposed
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Training for Hispanics in the Workplace – Leadership Training for Spanish Speaking Supervisors