Angel Santiago / November 1, 2024
Leadership Lessons in Everyday Experiences By Angel Santiago Life is a school where the lesson comes after you’ve failed the test; oh, and there is no recess. If life is the school, then the different environments we find ourselves in are …
Bruce X. Forey / October 1, 2024
MERIT COFFEE Celebrates 15 Years of Brewing Community and Excellence By Bruce X. Forey | Photography by David Teran A popular part of the 78209 community celebrates an impressive milestone this October. Merit Coffee marks 15 years of so …
Angel Santiago / September 1, 2024
Conducting with Purpose: Leadership Strategies from a High School Band Director By Angel Santiago | Photography by Taylor Lane Why did the band director go to the doctor? Because he was feeling a little ‘off-beat.’ But bein …
Angel Santiago / August 1, 2024
The Power of Hands-On Leadership By Angel Santiago | Photography by Taylor Lane What’s a leader’s favorite type of pizza? One with “extra” accountability and “supreme” communication! These are two leadership qualities that C …
Angel Santiago / July 1, 2024
By Angel Santiago | Photography by Taylor Lane Why did the ship captain make a great leader? Because when the waters got rough, he didn’t jump ship—he steered it to safety. On a serious note, I sat down and talked with Battalion Chief Cod …
Bruce X. Forey / May 31, 2024
By Angel Santiago | Photography by Taylor Lane Amy and David Doyle, along with Rees Peacock, own Sunset & Company, a funky, fun, gifty hardware store nestled in the beloved Sunset Ridge Shopping Center at the heart of Alamo Heights. They had …
Angel Santiago / May 1, 2024
You Don’t Have to be a Good Person to be a Good Leader, But It Helps By Angel L. Santiago Prominent leadership scholar Gary Yukl defines leadership effectiveness as “the leader’s ability to effectively influence followers and other organizationa …
Angel Santiago / April 1, 2024
Effective Communication for Leaders Insights into the crucial role of communication in leadership By Angel L. Santiago | Photography by Suzanne Pack, Celebrated Reflections “If you can’t communicate effectively, you will not lead …
Angel Santiago / February 29, 2024
A Conversation with Ana Montoya on The Transformative Power of Positivity in Leadership By Angel L Santiago | Photography by Taylor Lane Positivity is not just a characteristic, but it serves as a guiding light for leaders in difficult ti …