PinnedMarco Aponte-MorenoinILLUMINATIONDisinformation: An Escalating Challenge in the ClassroomOver the past few years, I’ve been surprised (and honestly a little heartbroken) by how disinformation has been shaping my students’…5d ago5d ago
PinnedMarco Aponte-MorenoImprov: Leadership’s Best-Kept SecretLast year, we launched a course at the Marshall School of Business titled “Leadership through Improv.” We have two sections: one in the…Sep 22Sep 22
PinnedMarco Aponte-MorenoWhy Indian Leaders Stand OutImage: Photos: Reuters, photo-illustration by QuartzAug 30Aug 30
PinnedMarco Aponte-MorenoMaría Corina Machado: A Visionary, Authentic and Resilient Leader Fighting for Venezuela’s FreedomLike millions of my fellow Venezuelans, I have been inspired by the leadership of María Corina Machado. She stands today as a powerhouse in…Jul 258Jul 258
Marco Aponte-MorenoWhen Culture Strikes Back: The Moment Latinos Turned to KamalaIn a close election, every vote counts. A recent racist joke by a speaker at a Trump rally describing Puerto Rico as a “floating island of…Oct 29Oct 29
Marco Aponte-MorenoThe Secret to Happiness (And How Leaders Can Use It)Before we start, let me share something personal about happiness. There’s a song that always brings me joy, and I can’t help but feel a…Sep 15Sep 15
Marco Aponte-MorenoLeadership Lessons from BeesA couple of weeks ago, while walking the dog with my 11-year-old son, he said, “Dad, you should make a video on leadership lessons from…Sep 8Sep 8
Marco Aponte-MorenoLatino Leadership: A Labor Day ReflectionToday is Labor Day in the United States, a day dedicated to honoring the hard work and commitment of millions of workers. While much of the…Sep 2Sep 2
Marco Aponte-MorenoWhy Indian Leadership Stands OutA couple of weeks ago, I had lunch with one of my former MBA students from India, Karan. We met up at an Indian restaurant in Santa Monica…Aug 30Aug 30
Marco Aponte-MorenoWhat Can Your Dog Teach You About LeadershipAs a leadership professor, I often think about what makes a great leader. While theories and case studies provide valuable insights, some…Aug 16Aug 16