From Where Do You Derive Your Power?

By Maritza Diaz

Gravitas is a quality of deep seriousness, a dignified bearing that commands respect in others, and the ability to maintain grace under fire.

THIS PAST MONTH ON LINKEDIN, I POSTED MY NEXT LIFE- CHANGING MOMENT. IN THE ONLINE SPACE, WE OFTEN ANNOUNCE OUR NEXT PROJECTS, EVENTS, AND OTHER NEWS TO PROMOTE AND CONNECT. THE DESIRE TO CONNECT HAS BEEN AN ADJUSTMENT FOR US ALL.

This past summer, with so much unwanted change, served as a time to reflect and dive deeper into my core to discover what would be next. Gaining more knowledge was the chosen path. Over the summer, I enrolled in Cornell’s Executive Women in Leadership Certification. The course was far beyond what I expected. The program was an intense course where reflection took center stage. In retrospect, the course served as a counseling session on my past work experiences.

What I discovered is a treasure trove of examples that provided different types of leadership styles. Some of these leadership styles were effective, but most of my observations on their leadership behavior were less flattering and largely ineffective in moving the organization to the next developmental growth level. Those past experiences shaped my perspective to empower others by customizing plans managing talent upward, rather than out of the organization.

Read the complete article in the new issue of Mumpreneur Movement Magazine: From Imposter To Influencer.

Maritza Diaz

Originally from Bronx, NY, Maritza Diaz is a Spanish speaking multi-dimensional professional. As a communications strategist and health advocate, she combines her lifelong passion for communications and improving others' wellbeing.

She has over ten years of professional experience in directing marketing programs in the Latinx and English markets. She has worked with clients in Washington, D.C., New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. She also worked as a production crew member in the film and television industry in the U.S. and Caribbean. Film credits include ALI, New In Town, I Love You Phillip Morris, and much more. She was also an entertainment publicist for Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, Lions Gate, and Warner Brothers.

For over 20 years, she was a dance instructor for ages 3 - adult. Disciplines included jazz, modern, and ballet. She is a certified yoga instructor for children and adults. Under Little Giant Life, she offers programs in self-development, wellness programs for children and adolescents. Maritza is a marketing communications consultant who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in business, Executive Women in Leadership Certification from Cornell University, and is currently earning a Master Degree in Marketing.

Making it happen has always been part of her methodology.