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:

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 …

Nurturing Emotional Intelligence

Angel Santiago / December 18, 2023

Nurturing Emotional Intelligence in the Age of Artificial Intelligence By Angel L. Santiago With insight from Eddie Martinez, Manager of the Trek Bike Shop “As more and more artificial intelligence is entering the world, more and more emotional intelli …

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