From the Foreword:
“In this gem of a book, Tony López introduces us to cultural intelligence (CQ) and helps us understand how we go about developing leadership and organizational CQ. Importantly, Tony also explores the roles of the board and executive leadership teams in enabling and measuring CQ. Consider this book a guide, a road map, if you will, but don’t think of it as a recipe. Our personal CQ journeys are as individual as our fingerprints. The good news is this: CQ can be developed, improved, and used effectively; it can be powerful. I challenge all of us to embark on this journey and become high CQ leaders. Our teams, communities, and our families deserve nothing less.”
Yvonne GarciaGlobal Head of Internal Communications, Chief of Staff to Chairman and CEO
State Street Corporation
“Tony Lopez unlocks the vault on creating positive, enduring, and real change in how leaders and boards of directors must think about diversity, and how they can become culturally intelligent to fully leverage DE&I strategically and competitively up and down their organizations to drive impressive business results.”
Esther AguileraPresident and CEO
Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA)
“I have known Tony for many years and when Tony speaks, people need to listen. This book is insightful, and it is right on point, especially in today’s world. Understanding cultural intelligence (CQ) is paramount to any business leader of an organization, at all levels, including the board of directors. An organization that does not embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) will not survive. DE&I and CQ is no longer a “nice to have” but an imperative.”
Jose R. Rodriguez, partner (retired), KPMG LLPIndependent director, Popular, Inc., Primoris Services Corp., and Care Max, Inc.
“I have known Tony for long enough to know that when he writes, I read. This book is a resource that will help us unlock the potential within each of us. Read it, apply it, and change the world around you. It will be time well spent!”
Chester EltonBest-selling author of Leading with Gratitude
عن المؤلف
Anthony Lopez is the founder and CEO at L&L Advisors, a leadership and management consulting firm. He began his professional career as a captain in the Air Force. In 1991, he began his corporate career with Johnson & Johnson. While at J&J, he held leadership and executive positions in ETHICON and De Puy. He also served as chairperson for the Hispanic Organization For Leadership & Achievement. From 2009 to 2011, Tony was the SVP and GM for Respiratory in Care Fusion (a $750 million business). From 2011 to 2017, he served as president for medical solutions at Ansell Healthcare. From 2017-2018, he was CEO and managing director of AZZUR Group. Tony is chairman-emeritus of the PROSPANICA board of directors and served a term on the PROSPANICA Foundation board. He also served on the board of advisors for Cultur Intel Inc., Touchland Inc., and MAS Global Consulting. He is currently on the executive advisory board of Next Phase+ Capital. He holds a BS in electrical engineering and an MS in engineering management, and is a graduate of the Department of Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute. He is a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) scholar and a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association.
Tony is a sought-after speaker and expert on leadership and management topics. He has presented to audiences throughout the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, and thousands of people have attended his presentations. Tony is the author of The Legacy Leader (1st and 2nd editions), Breakthrough Thinking: The Legacy Leader’s Role in Driving Innovation, The Leader’s Lobotomy: The Legacy Leader Avoids Promotion-Induced Amnesia, The Leader in the Mirror: The Legacy Leader’s Critical Self-Assessment, “The Diversity Engagement Model: From Awareness to Action” (published in the Journal for Hispanic Business Research, October 2008), and LEGACYWOMAN: The Legacy Leader as Super Hero. He is also the author of See You at the Wake: Healing Relationships before It’s Too Late and Jag: Christian Lessons from My Golden Retriever. He can be reached via L&L’s website, www.legacyleader.net, or directly via e-mail at [email protected].