073 — Cherokee Values Empowerment with Cynthia M. Ruiz
Dr. Fred speaks today with professor, bestselling author, executive coach, and mother, Cynthia M. Ruiz (Cherokee Name: Lion Mother). Coming from blended cultures (Latina and Native American), Cynthia enjoys a passion for life and an appreciation of the gifts of Mother Nature.
Cynthia has received over 78 accolades and awards for her leadership and service to the community. She currently serves as the President of the LA City multibillion-dollar pension fund. She was named a Latina Influencer by Hispanic Lifestyle Magazine. Cynthia holds a Masters of Science Degree in Counseling and has completed a Leadership Course at Harvard University, John F Kennedy School of Government.
As a Leadership Expert and a Latina Influencer her passion is teaching others to rise to their power. Her Cherokee values have inspired her to share lessons she has learned from her ancestors.
Here's a slice of what you'll hear Cynthia and Dr. Fred discuss in today's lively conversation:
Balancing humility and confidence
Leadership as the ability to influence others (not a popularity contest)
Why we are never “stuck” with past decisions
Being authentic and leading by example
integrity as “doing the right thing when no one is looking”
The tendency of women to lead from social power & men to lead from individual power
The power of not seeing anyone as an enemy
Self-forgiveness as a key to freedom and empowerment
Recent positive developments in the Latino community
Cherokee culture has always been matriarchal
Overcoming a violent rape at 17 years old
Startling statistic: 1 out of 2 Native women are sexually abused
Episode Length: 00:56:29
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