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Significant Career Lesson From a CEO at Latina Advocates

As a CEO at Latina Advocates, one significant career lesson is "not underestimating the power of showing up" because doing so builds trust and gets noticed, alongside speaking up and using one's voice, as "people will notice when you speak out in certain spaces and when you don't."

Leadership, Communication, Trust Building, Self-Advocacy, Professional Development

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Carol Gonzalez

CEO

Latina Advocates

CSU Sacramento

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Communications, Political Science, American Studies

Government & Public Sector

Consulting

HSI Grad, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ, First Generation College Student

Video Highlights

1. The power of showing up: Developing trust is foundational and gets you noticed.

2. The importance of speaking up: Your voice matters and people notice when you use it.

3. Showing up and speaking up are critical for career advancement: Don't underestimate their impact.

Transcript

What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?

I think the most important lesson is not underestimating the power of showing up. When you show up, you're developing trust, and I think that's a foundation to who you are. People will notice and acknowledge that.

Also, speaking up is really important. Your voice matters. This is something I learned as a kid, and it translates into the work you do.

People will notice when you speak out in certain spaces and when you don't. Don't underestimate that power.

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