About the Author

Angel Santiago

My name is Angel Santiago, and I’m a teacher of transformation, a mindset coach, and a leadership facilitator. Feel free to connect with me via social media under the hashtag #LifeCoachAngel, or you can email me at angsanti@icloud.com.

Latest Articles:

Stunning Fall Colors of Texas Cypress Trees Surrounding a Crysta

Life as a Classroom

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 …

Leadership: Influence and Empowerment

Angel Santiago / October 1, 2024

A Guide to Effective Leadership By Angel Santiago | Photography by Taylor Lane Why do police officers make the best leaders? Because they know how to serve and protect their team’s potential! Emily Gore, a police lieutenant …

Conducting with Purpose

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 …

Lead from the Front

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 …

Steering the Ship: Leadership Strategies for Turbulent Times

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 …

You Don’t Have to be a Good Person to be a Good Leader, But It Helps

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 …

Leadership

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 …

Leading with Radiance

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 …

Leading Through Change

Angel Santiago / February 1, 2024

How Getting Back to the Basics Helped Emily Conrad Revive her Company Culture By Angel L. Santiago Why do dogs make make excellent leaders? Because they have a great bark record, know how to fetch results, and always paws for reflection before m …

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