About two dozen roofing contractors stepped out from the scheduled presentations late in the afternoon of day one of the 2015 Best of Success to make history. For the first time since its inception 11 years ago, the conference hosted a session specifically for Latinos in the workforce to discuss the state of the industry. All in Spanish.
Facilitated by Ricardo Gonzalez, founder and CEO of Bilingual America, the two-hour session became fertile ground for an open discussion about the challenges of the industry from their perspective. Discussion points included Gonzalez’s six keys to success in the U.S. corporate structure; overcoming language and culture barriers in the workplace; and the importance of changing mindsets to help breed personal and professional growth.