LEADERSHIP BY THE MANY: THE POWER OF LATINO INCLUSION

摘要

Leading and managing our great diversity is a key challenge of this century. According to the U.S. Census, it is projected that by 2050 there will be no dominant culture and the United States will be a mosaic society. Latinos will make up 30 percent of the population. Because of its inherent diversity, Latino leadership is a model for including people from many backgrounds and countries. Leaders leverage the power of inclusion by bringing people together to appreciate differences, find common ground, build coalitions, and embrace partnerships. Many people today lament the lack of social and civic engagement in the United States. Yet the Latino social change agenda is gaining momentum-fueled by immigration, growing numbers, and a strong Latino identity. Latino leadership holds the promise of a new America with inclusiveness and active citizenship at its core. It is uniquely suited for today's diverse, global, and collaborative age. Latino leadership is of, by, and for the many.