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"I have the Cross and the Virgin. In the end, I think it’s something that gives me much support, having a lot of faith. For me it is something very important."
— Ferrán Torres, Spanish professional soccer player
Dear TLI Family,
As the echoes of global celebration fade into a new week, the world's attention has been captivated by the triumphs on the pitch, most notably Spain securing the World Cup title. In moments of victory, athletes often point to what sustained them through the pressure, the intense training, and the high-stakes moments. For goalscorer Ferrán Torres, that anchor was unabashedly transparent: his faith, his devotion, and the symbols of his spiritual foundation.
In a culture that often urges public figures to compartmentalize or downplay what is sacred to them, hearing an athlete speak so openly about faith and the strength it provides is refreshing and convicting. It reminds us that no matter our arena, whether a packed global stadium, a corporate boardroom, a local community organization, or our own family homes, our resilience does not come from our own fleeting capacities. It comes from an anchor that grounds us when the stakes are highest.
When we look at the rapid economic shifts, cultural anxieties, and a persistent world hunger for authentic leadership, the intersection with the mission of Tepeyac Leadership becomes clear. We have enough polished managers or tactical strategists. We need integrated leaders, men and women of virtue who refuse to check their convictions at the door of their career.
True gratitude in leadership begins right here. It is the active, daily recognition that our talents, our platforms, and our leadership roles are not self-generated, but gifts entrusted to us for a higher purpose. When we cultivate a posture of gratitude, entitlement gives way to stewardship. We stop viewing leadership through the lens of ambition and see it as an avenue to serve others, uphold human dignity, and bring light into spaces that desperately need it.
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As we navigate the demands of this week, let us take a cue from both the discipline of sports champions and the posture of true stewardship. Let us examine how we carry our own crosses and our faith into our daily work. Are we letting our deeply held values inform our decisions when no one is watching? Are we putting in the work we are called to perform? Are we leaving it all in the field?
As a student of history, I can't help but remember that Spain has given the Church so many saints and over the centuries brought so many souls to God; it's easy to celebrate with them this week.
Thank you for being part of this incredible TLI family, and for striving each day to lead with courage, conviction, and grace. ¡Viva España! ¡Y Viva Cristo Rey!
Sincerely yours in Christ and Our Lady of Guadalupe,
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