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Lead in Life

Succeed in the New Era of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Pub Date Sep 30 2021 | Archive Date Jan 18 2022

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Description

What do a single rose in a crystal vase, a box of tomatoes, a knitting needle, a basketball, and a tingling earlobe have in common? They are all signals to Dr. Laura Murillo to live life to the fullest every day. A high-energy, results-focused change agent in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space, her undeniable passion for life stands as the foundation for her personal and professional brand.

As President and CEO of the award-winning Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, she has the uncanny ability to see a situation, not for what it is, but for what it can be. In Lead in Life: People. Passion. Persistence. Succeed in the New Era of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Murillo guides readers through the incredible, sometimes devastating, and victorious experiences that comprise her success-from earning a doctorate while pregnant, parenting a toddler, managing a parent's illness, and working full time, to hosting multiple TV and radio shows in English and Spanish concurrently, and being appointed to the Washington, DC Federal Reserve Board's Community Advisory Council, and more.

She uses her lived experiences as the daughter of immigrants, a woman, an executive, a media producer, and host to inform her perspectives and insights as an authority on DEI, guiding corporations, organizations, and institutions to adopt a genuine culture of DEI. In this new era of DEI, corporations must make a solid, lasting commitment to full representation, fairness, and inclusion of all voices in every decision, at every level of a corporation, all the time.

Lead in Life illustrates why everyone in a corporation has value and a voice that must be heard.

What do a single rose in a crystal vase, a box of tomatoes, a knitting needle, a basketball, and a tingling earlobe have in common? They are all signals to Dr. Laura Murillo to live life to the...


Advance Praise

"Dr. Laura Murillo is a transformational leader, motivator, and visionary. Internationally acclaimed for her many accomplishments, she is a constant source of encouragement for young people moving into leadership positions and for seasoned entrepreneurs seeking to deepen their involvement in the wider community. The youngest of nine children of Mexican immigrant parents,

Dr. Murillo conveys authenticity and depth of experience that inspires a broad-based commitment to help Houston develop into a truly equitable and inclusive multi-ethnic community, positioned to serve as a model for all of America as the twenty-first century unfolds."

- Stephen L. Klineberg, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Rice University

"Dr. Laura Murillo is a Houston treasure with national and international influence. Her expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion has opened many doors for others. She is a force of nature with boundless energy and has a proven track record of getting things done. We are proud to partner with Dr. Laura."

- Tilman Fertitta, Owner, Houston Rockets Chairman, CEO, and Owner, Landry's, Inc.

"As President of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Houston Bid Committee, I have counted on our diverse board in assisting us in bringing the international event to Houston. Dr. Murillo serves on the board and has utilized her media and business savvy to position us for maximum exposure. Her international connections and her commitment as a board member is commendable. As President, I can count on her to bring valuable insight and knowledge on a variety of topics including diversity, equity and inclusion."

- Chris Canetti President, Houston's 2026 FIFA World Cup Bid Committee

"Dr. Laura Murillo is a transformational leader, motivator, and visionary. Internationally acclaimed for her many accomplishments, she is a constant source of encouragement for young people moving...


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