Grace & Forgiveness
Reflecting about what behaviors and dispositions set the stage for inclusive conversations, we find that one of the most complex of these is giving the… Read More »Grace & Forgiveness
Sandra Martínez, Ph.D
Sandra M. Martínez is the President of Fénix Leadership & Development, LLC, a thought leader in leadership development and organizational transformation. She enables innovation, growth and transformation in businesses, government agencies, and non-profits in the U.S. and abroad through executive coaching and the design and delivery of leadership and organizational development programs, seamlessly integrating with internal teams.
Candor & Diplomacy in the Context of Race and Racism
The challenges and influences of race and discrimination in our organizations and society are complex. From our experience, we’ve learned that a focus on the… Read More »Candor & Diplomacy in the Context of Race and Racism
Inclusion Index: Measuring Diversity & Inclusion to Transform your Organization
In response to the palpable evidence of systemic racism in our society, many businesses and organizations have formed task forces to address the challenges of… Read More »Inclusion Index: Measuring Diversity & Inclusion to Transform your Organization
Resilience in the face of turbulence & uncertainty
The past few months have been trying — dealing with the angst related to a critical presidential election and a worsening pandemic scenario, with daily… Read More »Resilience in the face of turbulence & uncertainty
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Culture as a resource for strength and resilience
The entire team at Fénix Leadership and Development is committed to creating psychologically safe environments for individuals of all background to live and work. We… Read More »Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Culture as a resource for strength and resilience
Conversation, Stories & Responsibilities in the Context of Systemic Racism
We are becoming more and more aware of the historic and continuing systemic racism in our society and the inequity and violence that it engenders.… Read More »Conversation, Stories & Responsibilities in the Context of Systemic Racism
Scenario Planning
We live in a turbulent time during which we are experiencing, in a visceral way, uncertainty about the future. Leaders of client organizations from all… Read More »Scenario Planning
Leadership in the Time of COVID-19
Guidance for Effective Virtual Meetings
The current global health crisis demands effective leadership at all levels. We are working to support our clients and all leaders during this time. For… Read More »Leadership in the Time of COVID-19
Guidance for Effective Virtual Meetings
Understanding & Leveraging the Creative Tensions of Innovation & Creativity
I’ll come clean. Although I work today as an executive coach and organizational consultant, was formerly on the faculty of the USAWC and taught at… Read More »Understanding & Leveraging the Creative Tensions of Innovation & Creativity
How Culturally Aware are You?
Don’t dismiss it as PC posturing. Recognizing the varied backgrounds of your team and accommodating those differences in positive ways can help maximize any group’s… Read More »How Culturally Aware are You?