by Guillermo Vidal | Sep 7, 2017 | Becoming Your Best Self
The late American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist, Maya Angelou, is credited with one of my favorite quotes. “When someone shows you who they are, believe them; the first time.” It was my destiny, of course, to ignore this lesson until my late fifties when...
by Guillermo Vidal | Aug 31, 2017 | Political Views
I cannot begin my blog today without sending my thoughts and prayers to all of those affected by the wrath of hurricane Harvey. The devastation is frightening and the suffering unbearable. At the same time, I am touched by the coming together of so many souls to help,...
by Guillermo Vidal | Aug 24, 2017 | Spiritual Development
As I travel daily down my spiritual path, I noticed my tendency to judge and segregate between the people I like and those I don’t. Try as hard as I can, I cannot erase this trait from my modus operandi. Up to now, this has been an unconscious reflex, but now I know...
by Guillermo Vidal | Aug 17, 2017 | Inspiring Leadership
Doing the right thing is not a default position for great leaders to take, it is their only option. While it is important to note a person’s modeled behavior and inspirational speak to determine the level of his/her leadership ability, comportment alone is not enough...
by Guillermo Vidal | Aug 10, 2017 | Inspiring Leadership
Ever since the presidential election, I have listened to nighttime comics poke fun at our new president. Months before, I had stopped tuning in to the news because of the constant bickering between political sides. The laughter relieved my anxiety, but it could not...